Nikon SLM Options says that the one thousandth system it has produced, an NXG XII 600, has now been acquired – by Bosch. (SLM stands for “selective laser melting”, a method for 3D printing or additive manufacturing.)

German industrial large Bosch will make the most of the milestone NXG XII 600 to “elevate the manufacturing” of essential components for powertrain expertise, hydrogen, and electrical drive purposes at its 3D-Printing Manufacturing and Processing Middle in Nuremberg, Germany.

This heart makes a speciality of additive manufacturing (AM) for each prototyping and serial manufacturing, harnessing the facility of Nikon SLM’s expertise to satisfy rising manufacturing calls for.

The one thousandth system, with its industry-leading 12-laser configuration, will “considerably improve” the capability for large-scale, high-quality AM manufacturing, particularly for difficult supplies like aluminium alloys.

This set up helps the manufacturing of dependable, environment friendly, and scalable AM options for automotive and rising applied sciences.

Sam O’Leary, Nikon SLM Options’ CEO, says: “We’re honored to have fun our one thousandth system milestone with Bosch, a longstanding accomplice who really understands the transformative energy of additive manufacturing.

“The NXG XII 600 is designed for high-output manufacturing environments, and we look ahead to seeing Bosch leverage this expertise to push boundaries in automotive and past.”

The NXG XII 600 represents a groundbreaking achievement in additive manufacturing, that includes a 12-laser system able to dramatically accelerating construct charges and maximizing output.

Engineered for industrial-scale manufacturing, it contains an exchangeable construct cylinder to reduce downtime and a closed-loop powder dealing with system that prioritizes operator security and materials effectivity.