PAR Systems and Enabled Engineering Partner to Advance SolidStir™ Friction-Stir Deposition Technology
Shoreview, MN — September 29, 2026 — PAR Systems and Enabled Engineering announced an exclusive license and partnership agreement focused on advancing and commercializing Enabled Engineering’s SolidStir™ technology, an emerging solid-state additive manufacturing process based on friction-stir welding principles.
“PAR Systems is excited to recognize this formal agreement with Enabled Engineering and to work together to advance the potential of SolidStir™ technology,” said Karla Leis, President and CEO for PAR Systems. “We see promising opportunities, particularly in applications where solid-state deposition could offer an alternative to traditional castings and forgings. We look forward to working with industry partners to further mature the technology and identify applications where it can deliver meaningful value.”
The team is excited to demonstrate how SolidStir™ supports future applications involving the recovery and reuse of metal feedstock, including metal chips and recycled scrap. These possibilities could contribute to improved material utilization and more sustainable manufacturing practices as the technology continues to mature. Enabled Engineering identifies upcycling metal chips, recycled feedstock, and circular-economy applications among the technology’s potential uses.
Dr. Kumar Kandasamy, Founder and CEO of Enabled Engineering, said “We are eager to advance and commercialize SolidStir™ in partnership with PAR Systems. In addition to near-term additive manufacturing and extrusion applications for the Department of War and industry, we are excited to address large-scale aluminum recycling using our SolidStir™ technology. Our process is feedstock agnostic, with the ability to utilize rods, cut-up parts, chips, and powder. Applying this technology to reuse the vast quantities of aluminum scrap in the US is very intriguing.”
Mr. David Dress, Director of Business Development at Enabled Engineering, said “The flexibility of scaling SolidStir™ systems offers a huge potential, including building large components in ‘purpose built’ custom machines as well as scaling down for retrofitting milling machines and robotic arms. In addition, our SolidStir™ technology has been demonstrated for novel solid-state material development using our unique feed port options.”
The partnership combines Enabled Engineering’s SolidStir™ technology with PAR Systems’ experience in advanced manufacturing systems, automation, controls, machine design, and friction-stir processing, including the well-established I-STIR technologies. PAR Systems develops and supports custom manufacturing systems for high-value components and challenging industrial environments.
Additional information about SolidStir™ technology is available on PAR’s Friction Stir Deposition page.
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About PAR Systems
From enabling the automated production of life-saving medical devices to supporting clean energy initiatives at nuclear power plants and advancing aerospace manufacturing, PAR Systems has spent more than 65 years engineering solutions that bring innovation to life. The company partners with customers in highly regulated and precision industries including Life Sciences, Aerospace, Nuclear, and advanced industrial sectors to design and integrate custom automation systems that scale ideas into reliable production.
PAR’s capabilities span automated assembly, advanced manufacturing, and critical handling solutions, supported by deep technical expertise and a unique ability to apply insights across industries. With more than 8,000 systems delivered in over 30 countries, PAR helps organizations improve quality, increase productivity, and operate more safely and efficiently.
At its core, PAR Systems is driven by its mission: to advance how the world powers, protects, heals, and explores.
Learn more at par.com.
About Enabled Engineering
Founded in 2019, Enabled Engineering was established as a cutting-edge technology development company with a clear vision: to develop next-generation materials, processing methods, and manufacturing technologies that meet the evolving needs of modern industries. Our core expertise spans additive manufacturing, upcycling, metal forming, advanced metal alloys, metal matrix composites, and metal joining. By applying deep scientific principles in an integrated, systems-oriented way, we create transformative solutions.
At the forefront of our innovation is the patented SolidStir™ platform — a revolutionary solid-state metal additive manufacturing and extrusion technology. Designed to overcome limitations in traditional processes, SolidStir™ enables high-performance, scalable applications across sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, and Energy. With a strong foundation in R&D and a commitment to bridging critical technology gaps, Enabled Engineering is advancing the frontiers of possibilities in manufacturing. Learn more at enabledengineering.com.
