Medusa is a fully enclosed hybrid system that combines pellet and filament 3D printing with CNC milling in one automated unit.

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Large-Format 3D Printing. Built in Britain. Available Across America.

Rapid Fusion's industrial additive manufacturing systems, Apollo, Zeus, Medusa, and Cerberus, are now available in the US through PADT, the Southwest's most trusted engineering and additive manufacturing partner. Trusted by engineers and manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and more. Sold and supported by PADT, serving US manufacturers since 1994.

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Seamlessly transition between tools: pellet extruder, dual filament extruders, and CNC spindle, using an automatic tool changer. Combined with AI-driven calibration and defect detection, Medusa ensures accuracy and reliability at scale.

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With a 1.2 × 1.2 × 1.2 m build volume, Medusa delivers unmatched throughput, flexibility, and precision for demanding engineering polymers.Ideal for aerospace, energy, automotive, construction, marine, and R&D, Medusa reduces lead times, consolidates processes, and produces better parts faster.

The Competitive Edge

What Sets Medusa Apart

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Siemens Industrial Core

Not adapted desktop technology. Pure industrial control systems from day one. The same PLCs and drives running automotive production lines now orchestrate hybrid manufacturing.

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True Print-to-Mill Integration

Zivid scanning technology automatically registers printed surfaces for perfect CNC finishing. No manual measurement. No guesswork. Perfect alignment every time.

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Robot-Ready Architecture

Designed for Industry 4.0 from the ground up. Kuka robot integration isn't an afterthought—it's fundamental to continuous, lights-out operation.

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Proven Reliability

Every component selected for 24/7 industrial duty. From Siemens drives to HSD spindles, from IMI ball screws to Hiwin linear guides—no compromises on quality.

Medusa Applications Across Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Medusa enables high-speed printing and in-cell milling of advanced tooling, lightweight components, and flight-ready parts. Its enclosed system supports repeatable quality and process traceability for demanding aerospace workflows.
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Automotive

Produce high-precision moulds, jigs, fixtures and end-use parts faster and more flexibly. Medusa’s multi-material capabilities and CNC finishing deliver tight tolerances and durable results in fewer steps.
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Construction

Manufacture complex formwork, structural prototypes, and bespoke components at scale. Medusa’s large build volume and automated print-to-finish workflow help speed up project timelines and reduce on-site waste.
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Energy

From custom insulation panels to heavy-duty housings, Medusa prints and mills durable components built to withstand tough operating environments while keeping production in-house and on schedule.
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Marine

Medusa handles corrosion-resistant polymers and hybrid workflows to deliver large, complex parts for vessels, marine infrastructure and subsea equipment all with the accuracy needed for extreme conditions.
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Art & Design

Design without limits using large-format extrusion, fine filament detail, and CNC finishing all in one system. Medusa is ideal for ambitious sculptural work, installations and prototypes that require both scale and precision.

What Makes Medusa Different?

Fully Integrated Multi-Tool Workflow

Pellet and filament extrusion plus CNC milling in one enclosure, with automatic tool changes for uninterrupted hybrid production.

Automated Accuracy at Scale

Live thermal tracking, auto-calibration, and defect detection ensure consistent quality and reduced waste.

Built for Industrial Autonomy

Factory-ready with MES connectivity, robotic material handling, and one-click operation for lights-out manufacturing.

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See the real cost of your tooling, and what additive manufacturing could change with our production cost calculator.

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