3D Industry Applications-Industrial

industry-one processing step to produce components with actual functionality in 3D printed form

additive manufacturing enables tool-free production with great design freedom

industrial companies face many challenges: sustainable energy efficiency, constant cost pressure, small batch production of specialty parts and short lead times. For small batch production, traditional tooling methods do not have cost advantages. In addition, implementing rapid modifications to the shape of the part before production begins will require a significant amount of effort and cost. For parts suppliers, it will seriously affect the delivery schedule.

Additive manufacturing offers a completely new solution for industrial companies, namely tool-less production methods. This technology gives the designer a great deal of freedom. By providing material only where mechanical strength or functionality is required, the solution also makes it possible to manufacture lightweight parts with highly complex geometries.

The EOS system requires only one processing step to manufacture components with actual functionality. Tool-less additive manufacturing solutions are cost-effective and are particularly suitable for small-scale production. The shape of the part can be modified at any time and the lead time is guaranteed. Another advantage is the unlimited supply of spare parts, which can be produced on demand.

In addition, the material utilization rate of additive manufacturing is better than that of traditional processing methods. The laser sintering equipment only applies the powdered material to the actual required position, and the unmelted material can be reused.