The Innoptus Solar Team once again demonstrated the power of Belgian innovation by winning the recent Electrek American Solar Challenge, a demanding solar race across the United States.

As a proud sponsor, Melotte contributed several high-precision components that were used in the team's solar car. Thanks to our advanced manufacturing expertise, we help make innovative technologies more reliable, efficient, and future-ready.

This victory was even more remarkable given that it was the first time the team participated in the race in North America. Therefore, they had to successfully tackle new routes, regulations, and racing conditions. This achievement highlights the strength of collaboration between industry and engineering talent.

Congratulations to the entire Innoptus Solar Team on this outstanding result. We are proud to support their journey and look forward to seeing their next innovations in sustainable mobility.  

Melotte’s annual summer vacation period is almost upon us.

To this end, we can confirm that our offices will be closed from Monday, July 13 until Friday, July 24, 2026. Furthermore, in the week of July 6 and July 27, collections and deliveries will only be possible between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a relaxing vacation period!  

At Melotte, we believe that innovation starts with curiosity and continuous improvement. That’s why our teams are currently testing the amsight data system to better understand how process parameters in 3D-metal printing relate to final part quality. The amsigt system is a specialized, AI-driven software platform that acts like a digital quality backbone. 

By linking production data with CT scan insights, we're exploring how critical to quality parameters can be identified earlier in the production process. This will help us learn, improve, and further strengthen our expertise in advanced manufacturing.

This learning journey is assisting us as we work towards lower inspection costs, while improving compliance, predictability and proces reliability - key factors in strengthening our position within complex supply chains.

You can discover more about this pilot initiative via this link.  

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Melotte will participate in the Manufacturing Technology Conference at the NH Conference Center Koningshof in Veldhoven, The Netherlands. This one day conference brings together more than 100 specialists in manufacturing technologies, and topics to be covered include machining, additive manufacturing, surface treatment, and metrology. 

For Melotte, this represents an excellent opportunity to connect with customers, partners, and industry peers, as well as exchange ideas on how advanced manufacturing technologies can help translate complex designs into efficient and high‑quality production solutions. 

During the event, our team will present our latest innovations and highlight our expertise in high‑precision manufacturing and 3D metal printing. The Melotte team will be at Booth M57, where we’ll be happy to discuss manufacturing challenges and possible future projects with you.

You can register your attendance for free via this link.

We look forward to meeting you there!

Melotte is delighted to announce its participation in Machineering NextGen Experience, which will take place at Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium) from March 26-27, 2026. This year’s edition will strongly focus on forward‑looking developments in manufacturing technology and mechanical engineering, and will bring together many leading companies and technology experts from across the industry.

Melotte will be exhibiting at Booth 509, where our team will highlight our expertise in high‑precision manufacturing and 3D metal printing. We look forward to demonstrating how our technologies support customers in achieving future‑oriented engineering and production goals.

You can participate in Machineering NextGen Experience free of charge by registering via this link. And we welcome all attendees to visit our booth and connect with our specialists. 

We hope to see you there!

Process stability and quality assurance are crucial in 3D metal printing for the semiconductor industry, where precision, cleanliness, and reliability are non negotiables. Printing complex vacuum tight and pressure tight components requires a highly robust and controlled process, especially when internal structures are difficult to inspect.

To further enhance the repeatability and reliability of printed metal components, Melotte has started a research project together with experts from KU Leuven and Ghent University. Thanks to the financial support from VLAIO, we’re working to further push the boundaries of stable, high quality production for advanced semiconductor applications. 

Stay tuned for more updates on this research project! 

To all our fantastic colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other partners: thank you for your trust and collaboration throughout 2025. We wish you a wonderful end to the year and a great start to 2026.

Please note that our offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. 

From November 12-13, 2025, Melotte will be exhibiting at Precisiebeurs 2025, which will be held at Brabanthallen 's-Hertogenbosch (The Netherlands). Alongside various other leaders in the precision technology sector, we’ll be showcasing our expertise in high-precision manufacturing and 3D metal printing.

You’ll be able to find us at Booth 408 in Hall 3. We look forward to welcoming you and further exploring how we can support your future projects. You can register for free via https://precisiebeurs.nl/aanmelden.

At Melotte, quality is at the heart of everything we do. In this regard, we are very proud to announce that following a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas, we recently officially renewed our ISO 9001 certification. This achievement represents an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to realizing excellence in quality management. Furthermore, it clearly reflects our dedication to consistently deliver products and services that meet customer expectations, while continuously improving our internal processes.

What is ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organizations in order to ensure consistent quality, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement. This certification confirms that our operations are structured, efficient, and aligned with global best practices.

We would like to thank the entire team at Melotte for their great efforts and contributions to this certification.

Melotte is proudly celebrating the remarkable achievement of the Belgian Innoptus Solar Team. They recently secured third place at the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia.

As a committed partner in innovation, Melotte contributed high-precision printed and milled components to the team’s cutting-edge solar car, which is named The Infinite Apollo. This vehicle stands as a true testament to engineering excellence and sustainable technology. 

Be sure to take a look at the picture showcasing the parts we produced, which were seamlessly integrated into one of the world’s most advanced solar vehicles. This is a powerful reminder of how the combination of collaboration and technological expertise can drive real progress. 

We feel truly honored to have played a role in this inspiring journey, and we’d like to wish the entire Innoptus Solar Team continued success in the future in their mission to further push the boundaries of solar mobility.