EOS, a global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions, introduced the EOS M 100 – a new system for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) – at formnext in Frankfurt/Germany this week. In terms of process and parts quality, the system corresponds to the EOS M 290 metal system.

The EOS M 100 system is geared for entry into additive manufacturing. Its small build volume is based on a round build platform with a diameter of 100 mm. For example, the system can produce approximately seventy dental crowns and bridges in three hours.

Initially, this machine can process two types of materials, EOS CobaltChrome SP2 (CE-certified, CE 0537) and EOS StainlessSteel 316L. EOS Titanium Ti64 is still in the development stage, and will be the next material to be made available for this system.”

The system features a 200 Watt fiber laser. This laser has a smaller laser spot, which delivers excellent detail resolution and thus makes it possible to produce high-quality, highly-complex and delicate components.

The systems build space and an efficient recoating and exposure strategy reduce non-productive time periods, which also contributes to the efficient production of smaller quantities. Materials can be easily replaced, and maintenance activities can be performed quickly. The periphery equipment of the system also minimizes powder contact, and is aligned to an industrial production process.