A.A.S. degree from an accredited program in mechatronics or a related field, such as automated manufacturing technology, electrical technology, electro-mechanical maintenance technology, engineering CAD technology, engineering design technology, electronics and computer engineering, electronics and computer engineering technology, robotics and automation technology, or a comparable program of study in industrial, computing, and engineering technologies; alternatively, at least 4 years of mechatronics-specific work experience will be considered in lieu of the A.A.S. degree. Xact Metal, Inc. , headquartered in State College, PA , is making metal additive manufacturing systems affordable for small- to mid-sized companies that need prototyping, casting, tooling, and small-part printing but could not afford metal powder-bed fusion systems in the past.