Horkos has launched the NX70 DUO version AM, a twin-head machining centre that uses Meltio's wire-based metal deposition alongside precision cutting. Manufacturers can alternate between building and machining in one setup. The machine was shown at the Japan International Machine Tool Fair in Tokyo.
How does the hybrid machine work?
The NX70 DUO version AM is a twin-head, non-bed machining centre from the Japanese maker Horkos. It uses Meltio's technology from Linares, Spain, in which a laser deposits welding wire. Deposition and cutting alternate within one setup, which reduces part transfers between machines.
What applications and showing?
Intended uses are complex part production, repair, remanufacturing and prototyping. Horkos says it targets labour shortages, limited floor space and environmental impact, and the machine includes its water-soluble iMQL system. It was shown at the Japan International Machine Tool Fair in Tokyo, 26 to 31 October 2026, as a dry run with video demonstrations.
What it means
Hybrid machines suit shops that already machine metal and want repair or remanufacturing without extra handling steps. For small and mid sized EU firms, the business case depends on utilisation and on whether wire-DED material properties meet part requirements, which the report does not address. Qualification and pricing are not stated. This follows the Horkos and Meltio investment coverage from 31 October.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NX70 DUO version AM?
It is a twin-head non-bed machining centre from Horkos that adds Meltio's wire-laser metal deposition to precision cutting.
Who supplies the additive technology?
Meltio, based in Linares, Spain, supplies the wire-based metal deposition technology.