Metal-Ceramic Multi-Material 3D Printer

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is soliciting bids to purchase a Metal‑Ceramic Multi‑Material 3D printer for use in its research and teaching laboratories. The procurement is a single‑item purchase; the vendor must supply the printer, ensure it meets the specified multi‑material capabilities, and provide any required installation, training, and warranty support. This opportunity is ideal for manufacturers or distributors of advanced additive‑manufacturing equipment seeking to sell to a major public research university. • Item: Metal‑Ceramic Multi‑Material 3D printer (specifications not detailed in the excerpt) • Procurement type: RFB (Invitation for Bid) – competitive sealed bidding • Posting date: 10/13/2026; submission deadline: 10/22/2026 02:00 PM • Questions due: 10/21/2026 05:00 PM (directed to Eric Thompson) • Primary contact for bid submission: Julie Yapp ([email protected]) • No site visit or pre‑bid meeting required • NIGP codes: 20676 (Printers, 3D) and 49043 (Laboratory & Scientific Equipment) • Expected contract value: likely in the six‑figure range based on typical costs for industrial‑grade multi‑material 3D printers.