First Metal Prints at UC Berkeley – A New Era of Advanced Manufacturing Begins

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for UC Berkeley and the Department of Nuclear Engineering: the successful completion of our first stainless steel prints using the campus’s first metal additive manufacturing (AM) system. This achievement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in research, education, and hands-on innovation at Berkeley.

The new GE Concept Laser, housed within the Nuclear Engineering Department and Manufacuring 360, was made possible through the generous support of Manufacturing 360, contributing faculty, and campus partners. This state-of-the-art tool brings high-precision metal printing capabilities to the Berkeley community and will support a wide range of activities—including cutting-edge research, student-led design and engineering projects, and manufacturing-focused education across multiple departments.

Designed to print industrial-grade metal components, the system enables rapid prototyping and fabrication of complex geometries in stainless steel and other alloys. It will serve as a core resource for Manufacturing 360 members, the NE department, and the broader Berkeley campus—including student clubs, capstone teams, and faculty from across the College of Engineering and beyond.

Stay tuned for workshops, collaborative project opportunities, and more as we continue to expand UC Berkeley’s capabilities in metal additive manufacturing and advanced materials engineering.

Let’s build the future—one layer at a time!