It is the single largest prize awarded to a 3D printing device in history. The IAMA has selected the AMBIT system, a tool-changing device which allows any CNC machine to function as a laser-cladding AM machine, as the winner of their inaugural $100,000 award for innovation in 3D printing. The AMBIT multi-task system, a group of swappable heads and docking systems, can use non-traditional processing heads like laser deposition devices for manufacturing, can swap those functionalities in to a process in just seconds. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/49154/ambit-wins-iama/


Below is a photo of the AMBIT system ready for action: