In order to establish industrial Additive Manufacturing (AM) in series production, a reliable, reproducible and, above all, economical process is required. High post-processing costs, long printing times and inefficient material consumption do not meet the requirements.

But how does “advanced 3D Printing” work? In this presentation, you will learn more about the working principle of a new process control solution that includes a unique intelligent real-time thermal management system that reduces or eliminates support structures while working 2 to 5 times faster than other additive manufacturing technologies.

EOS Smart Fusion is the latest development for the advancement and promotion of metal AM. This technology automatically adjusts the laser power of EOS metal AM systems in real time to solve potential manufacturing problems quickly and efficiently. The technology measures the laser energy absorbed by the powder bed and adjusts it using advanced algorithms. As a positive side effect, support structures that would be mandatory in other metal AM applications can be avoided. This not only eliminates slower build times, but also lowers your cost per part by reducing post-processing and material usage. It also adds significant value in terms of sustainability. With Smart Fusion software, precise Beam Shaping and a wide range of New Materials, more industries can make a positive business case for metal AM applications. This is particularly beneficial for industries with highly technical components such as energy, space tech, mobility, and aerospace.

Michael Jan Galba