Direct metal printing (DMP), also known as laser-based powder bed fusion (LPBF), is an additive manufacturing technology that builds high quality, complex, metal parts from 3D CAD data.

In the machine, a high precision laser is directed to metal powder particles to selectively build up thin, horizontal metal layers on after another. This cutting edge technology allows for the production of metal parts with challenging geometries, not possible using traditional subtractive or casting technologies. 

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Large Frame Printers

  • DMP Factory 500

    Robust, high quality metal AM with integrated powder management

    Highlights:

    • Lasers: 3 x 500 W / Fiber laser
    • Build volume: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
    • Ideal for: Medium to large parts for reduced weight/light-weight design

    Software:

    • 3DXpert
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Mid Frame Printers

  • DMP Flex 350

    Midsize single laser designed for application development, R&D, and production

    Highlights:

    • Lasers: 1 x 500 W
    • Build volume: 275 x 275 x 420 mm
    • Ideal for: Small to medium parts

    Software:

    • 3DXpert

  • DMP Flex 350 Dual

    Midsize dual laser designed for application development, R&D, and production

    Highlights:

    • Lasers: 2 x 500 W
    • Build volume: 275 x 275 x 420 mm
    • Ideal for: Small to medium parts

    Software:

    • 3DXpert

  • DMP Flex 350 Triple

    Midsize 3-Laser workhorse for reliable, repeatable production

    Highlights:

    • Lasers: 3 x 500 W
    • Build volume: 275x275x420 mm (275 RPM) and 350x350x350 mm (350 RPM)
    • Ideal for: More lasers and build capacity for medium and large parts

    Software:

    • 3DXpert

  • DMP Factory 350

    Midsize single laser designed for application development, R&D, and production

    Highlights:

    • Lasers: 1 x 500 W
    • Build volume: 275 x 275 x 420 mm
    • Ideal for: Small to medium parts

    Software:

    • 3DXpert

  • DMP Factory 350 Dual

    Midsize dual laser designed for application development, R&D, and production

    Highlights:

    • Lasers: 2 x 500 W
    • Build volume: 275 x 275 x 420 mm
    • Ideal for: More lasers and build capacity for medium and large parts

    Software:

    • 3DXpert
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Small Frame Printers

  • DMP Flex 200

    Professional and precise metal 3D printer with 500W laser source

    Highlights:

    • Lasers: 1 500 W/Fiber laser
    • Build volume: 140 x 140 x 115 mm
    • Ideal for: Small, complex precision parts used in e.g. R&D and Dental

    Software:

    • 3DXpert
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Metal Alloy Materials

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3D Systems DMP Metal LaserForm Ti Gr 23

LaserForm Ti Gr23 (A)

High strength, low weight, excellent biocompatibility - lower Oxygen than Gr5

LaserForm Ni718 DMP Combustion Chamber

LaserForm Ni718 (A)

Oxidation, corrosion and extremely high-temperature resistant

LaserForm AlSi10MG(A) Heat Exchanger

LaserForm AlSi10Mg (A)

Good mechanical properties and good thermal conductivity

Aheadd CP1 hero

Aheadd® CP1

Aluminum alloy with excellent thermal conductivity

3D Systems DMP LaserForm Stainless 316L Impeller

LaserForm 316L (A)

Able to be sterilized and highly corrosion resistant.

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DMP Software

  • DMP Inspection for QA in Metal AM

    DMP Inspection

    Minimize secondary inspection in Metal AM with validated automated analysis

    Highlights:

    • Root cause analysis and correction
    • 3D visualization of meltpool events
    • Automated post-build detection
    • Analysis scalable to production volume

  • DMP Monitoring

    Real-time process monitoring for informed decisions on product quality

    Highlights:

    • In-build, real time data collection
    • DMP Vision and DMP Meltpool data
    • Real time build analysis
    • Allows informed decisions
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    Materials

    Our extensive and versatile portfolio of 3D printing materials addresses the widest range of applications and performance characteristics in additive manufacturing, with plastic, elastomer, composite, wax, metal, bio-compatible and more material types.

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    Software

    3DXpert is an all-in-one integrated software to prepare, optimize and manufacture 3D CAD models using industrial metal additive manufacturing (AM). This parametric based software streamlines your process to quickly and efficiently transition from a 3D model to a successfully printed part.

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    Our experts can support you in the early phases of identifying the potential of the additive technology for your company, through developing and qualifying your application and finally transferring this knowledge to your own manufacturing environment.

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