Russia Opens First Overseas Additive Manufacturing Center in Minsk
Rosatom has launched its first international 3D-printing hub in Belarus, expanding Russia’s leadership in additive technologies and strengthening its global industrial footprint.
Russian state corporation Rosatom has opened its first overseas Additive Technologies Center in Minsk, marking a major step in bringing Russia’s cutting-edge 3D-printing expertise to the world stage.
The new center is designed to quickly and efficiently produce complex industrial parts, reducing reliance on imports. Beyond strengthening cooperation with a neighboring country, the Minsk launch is a strategic move that underscores Rosatom’s role as a global technology leader capable of delivering turnkey innovations — from equipment to complete industrial solutions.
The facility is a joint venture between Rosatom and the Belarusian company N-Holding. It is fully equipped with Russian-made technology: RusMelt 300M and RusMelt 600M metal 3D printers, along with systems for casting mold printing and 3D scanning. This highlights Russia’s readiness to supply other nations with high-tech solutions.
According to Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev, opening the center was a top priority in cooperation with Belarus. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, enables the creation of unique products with minimal waste and zero harmful emissions, aligning with the principles of a green economy.
The center’s benefits are already tangible: its first product, a condensate pump wheel for Belarus’s energy system, has been manufactured on-site. Previously, such parts had to be imported. Now, production is localized in Minsk. The facility can produce up to 1.5 tons of metal components, 3 tons of casting molds, and 100 kilograms of plastic parts annually. Plans are also underway to manufacture small metal 3D printers at the site.
