by EOS
Initial fields of application identified in the automotive, medical and jewelry industries
Krailling, Germany, Dec. 9, 2013—3D-Micromac AG in Chemnitz, a leading provider of highly efficient laser micromachining systems, and EOS GmbH, a technology and market leader for design-driven, integrated e-Manufacturing solutions in additive manufacturing, are bringing their respective technological know-how in the area of Micro Laser Sintering technology (MLS) into a new corporation. The goal of establishing 3D MicroPrint GmbH is to advance the development and commercialization of the new MLS technology, and to identify and establish more solutions in the field of micro technology.
3D-Micromac AG and EOS GmbH have been developing Micro Laser Sintering technology together since 2006. The first system successfully began operation at a German research institute earlier in 2013.
Dr. Hans J. Langer, founder and CEO of EOS GmbH remarks: “Demand for very small parts which are difficult to manufacture using conventional processes is rising tremendously. Micro Laser Sintering provides solutions for three major trends: individualisation, functional integration, and miniaturisation.”
Joachim Göbner, one of the business managers of 3D MicroPrint, adds: “Working with layer thicknesses of ≤ 5 µm, focus diameters of ≤ 30 µm and powder particle size of ≤ 5 µm, the MLS technology opens up new dimensions. With MLS it is even possible to produce moveable component assemblies.”
Tino Petsch, CEO of 3D-Micromac AG continues: “Our timing is virtually perfect. The current 3D printing hype shows that our investment in the development of Micro Laser Sintering systems was exactly right. Together we now offer a trend-setting solution that opens up new approaches in product development and manufacturing for our customers.”
Joachim Göbner, formerly project head MLS at EOS and head of the technical centre Chemnitz, and Tino Petsch, CEO of 3D-Micromac, were appointed as business managers of 3D MicroPrint. The company’s headquarters is located in Chemnitz.
3D MicroPrint has already moved into new premises on the Chemnitz Smart Systems Campus. The new location brings a major expansion of production space. Development and service capacities are also being expanded.
Background information on Micro Laser Sintering technology
Micro Laser Sintering is an Additive Manufacturing technology. Based on digital, 3D-design data, parts are built from metal powders, layer by layer, using a laser beam. The process is also known as industrial 3D printing.
MLS enables the production of parts with complex 3D structures, where conventional manufacturing processes reach their limits. Even a lot size of one part can be produced at reasonable cost-per-part. The technology offers a high degree of freedom of design, and the capacity to integrate and optimise functionality. Individualisation of products even in series production processes can be accomplished without difficulty. Target applications include nozzles for the automotive industry, components for medical devices or the individualisation of jewellery. Aside from that, a growing demand for micro-parts can be observed in the areas of mould-making and aerospace technology.
About 3D-Micromac AG
Since its foundation in 2002, 3D-Micromac AG has become one of the international market’s leading suppliers of highly efficient laser micromachining systems as well as innovative coating and printing technologies.
Stand-alone systems as well as entire production lines can be offered and are used, for example, in medical technology, semiconductor processing, photovoltaics, or the production of flexible electronic components. In addition, 3D-Micromac is your competent partner for developing new technologies and processes or customized systems. See http://www.3d-micromac.com for more information about the company and products.
About EOS GmbH
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Germany, EOS is the technology and market leader for design-driven, integrated e-Manufacturing solutions for Additive Manufacturing (AM), an industrial 3D printing process. EOS offers a modular solution portfolio including systems, software, materials and material development as well as services (maintenance, training, specific application consulting).
As an industrial manufacturing process it allows the fast and flexible production of high-end parts based on 3D CAD data at a repeatable industry level of quality. As a disruptive technology it paves the way for a paradigm shift in product design and manufacturing. It accelerates product development, offers freedom of design, enables the optimization of part structures, and enables lattice structures as well as functional integration. As such, it creates significant competitive advantages for its customers. For more information please visit http://www.eos.info
Contact:
3D MicroPrint GmbH
Technologie-Campus 1
09126 Chemnitz
E-Mail: info@3dmicroprint.de
Web: http://3dmicroprint.de
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