The broader/commercial impact of this SBIR Phase I project is to revolutionize metal additive manufacturing by developing innovative acoustic molding technology addressing supply chain vulnerabilities while enabling manufacturing capabilities. Current metal 3D printing processes require expensive equipment, materials, and extensive post-processing, limiting adoption to large enterprises creating foreign dependencies. This project targets the metal additive manufacturing market by offering a solution operating in standard electrical environments without high-powered lasers or metal powders. The innovation enhances scientific understanding by demonstrating contactless acoustic manipulation of molten metals, enabling multi-material printing capabilities like aluminum-copper hybrid components previously impossible to manufacture. The technology provides competitive advantages through material recyclability, performance with reflective materials challenging laser-based systems, and faster print speeds through molten metal deposition versus powder methods. The proposed business model focuses on direct sales with small machinist shops as the primary beachhead market, followed by research institutions and facilities including dental and medical device producers. This democratizes metal additive manufacturing while strengthening domestic production capabilities and reducing supply chain dependencies. The technology serves national interests by enabling prototyping, reducing material w