nano-scale 3D printed metal parts with micro laser sintering nano-scale 3D printed metal parts with micro laser sintering
dec 18, 2013

nano-scale 3D printed metal parts with micro laser sintering

nano 3D printed parts made with micro laser sintering technology
all images courtesy 3D microprint

 

 

 

german companies EOS and 3D-micromac have come together to establish 3D microprint, a new business enterprise focusing on the production of nano-scale metal components using micro laser sintering (MLS) technology for additive manufacturing. based on digital three dimensional design data built from metal powders, the process works layer by layer, using laser beams to cure the final piece into a solid artifact. otherwise known as ‘industrial 3D printing’, MLS enables the production of parts with complex three dimensional structures, where conventional manufacturing processes normally reach their limits.

 

 

nano scale production scale – matchstick context

 

 

the goal of establishing the company was to advance the development and commercialization of MLS technology, helping identify and establish more solutions in the field of micro technology. ‘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: individualization, functional integration, and miniaturization. explains hans J. langer, founder and CEO of EOS. ‘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,’ adds joachim göbner of 3d microprint. ‘it is even possible to produce moveable component assemblies.’

 

 

complex forms are easily achieved

 

 

the nano-scale production method offers a high degree of freedom of design, enabling the capacity to integrate and optimize functionality for applications such as nozzles for the automotive industry, components for medical devices, jewelry or for use in aerospace engineering.

 

 

MLS can produce moveable component assemblies in nano-scale

rodrigo caula I designboom
dec 18, 2013

  • Very interesting! But… the article is mentioning micro laser sintering and nano-scale production at the same time. A bit confusing, isn’t it? They say that particle size is ≤ 5 µm, so we can assume that is not under 1µm. So I would say, as the companie does, that this technology works at the micro scale.

    ivan_rguez says:
    Dec 18, 2013

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