SLM Solutions launches quality assurance software
16 March 2022
This quality assurance software enables customers to perform build job evaluations and process qualifications and part certifications more efficiently
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SLM Solutions' open architecture philosophy has been key to MIMO Technik's progress. (Image: SLM Solutions)
MIMO Technik and SLM Solutions accelerate qualification of AM parts for aerospace
8 February 2022
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)
Rocket manufacturer orders two 12-laser AM systems
11 January 2022
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
Mahle's automotive components are found in half the vehicles around the world, according to the firm. (Image: Mahle)
Mahle collaborates with SLM Solutions to offer serial AM production to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
7 January 2022
The two companies aim to improve the speed and quality of automotive component manufacturing in both prototyping and serial production
Division of North American automotive supplier invests in AM machine for serial production
27 October 2021
MacLean Additive has purchased an SLM 280 3.0 Production Series system from SLM Solutions
Divergent Technologies harnesses the power of additive manufacturing to unleash innovation in the automotive industry. (Image: Divergent Technologies)
Automotive manufacturer to operate six 12-laser 3D printers
12 October 2021
Divergent will be the largest shareholder of the SLM NXG XII 600 in the United States
SLM Solutions' Free Float reduces the need for support structures in additive manufacturing
2 July 2021
This software innovation largely reduces the need for support structures in additive manufacturing, and in some cases removes them completely, without increasing build time
The size of the AM-optimised part is 455 x 295 x 805mm. (Image: SLM Solutions)
Selective laser melting produces part for aircraft landing gear
9 April 2021
The part was redesigned for metal AM, enabling a weight reduction of 15 per cent
Elementum 3D and SLM Solutions partner to increase powder choices for AM users
6 April 2021
Now, SLM Solutions customers can access previously unavailable powders from Elementum 3D
The NXG XII 600 uses 12 1kW lasers over build envelope of 600 x 600 x 600mm
SLM Solutions signs MoU for the purchase of five 12-laser printers with major European OEM
27 January 2021
The customer will be one of the first global companies to take advantage of the 12-laser printer and intends to implement it for serial production
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