EOS and 3D-Micromac Bring MLS Technology to Business Enterprise

3D-Micromac AG (Chemnitz, Germany) and EOS GmbH 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.

The firms 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 chief executive officer 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: individualization, functional integration, and miniaturization.”

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, chief executive officer 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, chief executive officer of 3D-Micromac, were appointed as business managers of 3D MicroPrint. 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.

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