The new system offers an extended 1.5m build envelope in the z-axis to accomodate even larger parts than its predecessor, the NXG XII 600.
SLM has already accepted its first order for the new system for use in the defence sector
The new software gives engineers ‘unprecedented’ power and control over geometry, build-specific toolpathing and laser parameters. (Image: Dyndrite)
The new software gives engineers ‘unprecedented’ power and control over geometry, build-specific toolpathing and laser parameters
Sam O’Leary, CEO of SLM Solutions, and Jacob Brunsberg, CEO of Sigma Additive Solutions (Image: Business Wire)
Sigma Additive Solutions' PrintRite3D in-process quality assurance solution will be certified to work with SLM’s metal additive manufacturing machines
SLM management is convinced the transaction will further enhance SLM’s ability to stay at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing
The systems will be used to build parts for the Pearl 10X engine, which is designed specifically for the Dassault Falcon 10X advanced jet. (Image: Dassault Aviation)
The firm recently purchased two additional quad-laser systems as part of the pre-production ramp-up for its Pearl 10X engine
The SLM500 can integrate lasers independently or in parallel to increase build rates by 90% over twin laser configurations
Bosch will utilise its new systems to produce parts for its powertrain technology, including custom aluminium parts for hydrogen technology and electric drive productions
The SLM 500 can integrate four lasers independently or in parallel to increase build rates by 90 per cent over twin-laser configurations. (Image: SLM Solutions)
The OEM uses its AM systems to produce various metal parts in series for vehicle production
This quality assurance software enables customers to perform build job evaluations and process qualifications and part certifications more efficiently
SLM Solutions' open architecture philosophy has been key to MIMO Technik's progress. (Image: SLM Solutions)
MIMO Technik has successfully met the material spec performance for ALSi10Mg aluminium powder for Boeing
The NXG XII 600 from SLM Solutions features twelve 1kW lasers for increased productivity. (Image: SLM Solutions)
The two systems will help the rocket company make its space missions more affordable and efficient by creating lighter, faster, and more robust space components
Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible, of Trumpf, share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Lasers offer a non-contact, fast, flexible and cost-effective tool for cutting sheets across a range of industries. (Shutterstock/Parilov)
Specialist laser integrator Cyan Tec shares some of the latest developments taking place in the field of sheet metal cutting
Integrators such as GFH Micromachining, 3D Micromac, and LLT Applikation develop complete laser micromachining systems featuring all the laser, motion control, software, and safety components required to realise high-quality applications (Image: GFH Micromachining)
Looking at the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Laser technologies will have to continue to evolve to keep up with the need of the electronics industry. (Image: Shutterstock/raigvi)
Electronics manufacturing presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges for developers of laser materials processing technologies
Handheld laser cleaning devices are a popular choice in industry for delivering the beam to the workpiece. (Image: Shutterstock/Surasak_Photo)
The basics of laser cleaning, the systems involved, and the benifts it offers over conventional cleaning techniques
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See, of the MTC, demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
