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Nikon SLM Solutions Hints at Massive New Metal 3D Printer in Rocket Lab Deal

Nikon SLM Solutions announced a rather prominent new customer: Rocket Lab.

Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Two of the largest metal 3D printer manufacturers have announced record milestones. Some weeks ago, Nikon SLM Solutions revealed that they had sold their 1,000th system, which turned out to be purchased by Bosch. The machine sold was one of their largest machines, the massive twelve-laser NXG XII 600, which sports a build volume of… Continue reading Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Bringing Additive Manufacturing Into Focus at Nikon

Hamid Zarringhalam, Nikon Advanced Manufacturing CEO, talks 3D printing strategy, challenges, growth and parallels with the semiconductor industry.

Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation

Nikon has been busy transforming one of their 3D print acquisitions, and it’s not SLM Solutions.

From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success

At Rapid+TCT last week we had a chat with SLM Solutions and discussed the company’s integration with Nikon.

Nikon SLM Solutions and Howco Partner to Develop C103 Alloy for AM

Howco Metals Management will also acquire a new SLM 280 metal 3D printer.

SLM Solutions Rebrands as Nikon SLM Solutions NA, Inc.

SLM Solutions has changed their name.

The Top 10 Metal AM Companies by Revenue

EOS leads a group of key players in metal AM, according to the latest VoxelMatters Metal AM Market Report 2023 that was released on December 4th.

Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist

Ai Build announced they’ve received a significant investment, and there’s an interesting twist to the story.

From Large to Ultra Large: SLM Solutions Acquires Adira AddCreative

SLM Solutions made an interesting move this past week, acquiring a very large system for their equipment catalog.

SLM Solutions Partners with DTI to Enhance Metal 3D Printing Technology

The battle for metal 3D printing supremacy continues, with an interesting move from SLM Solutions this week.

Mass Media Asks, “Have We Finally Reached the 3D Printing Revolution”?

A recent story in The Guardian regarding the state of 3D printing is generating some controversy.

Exploring the Role of 3D Printing and Robotics in Japan’s Manufacturing Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the incredible developments in 3D printing and robotics that have taken place in Japan.

There’s An Even Bigger NXG XII

SLM Solutions announced the NXG XII 600E, an even bigger version of the company’s massive metal 3D printer.

Sigma Additive Solutions Has Been Busy

There has been two interesting announcements from Sigma Additive Solutions.

EPlus3D Announces Massive Metal 3D Printer

EPLUS 3D announced the availability of a massive metal 3D printer, the EP-M1250.

Software Now Drives Many 3D Printing Improvements 

Software has become increasingly important in 3D printing in multiple dimensions.

SLM Solutions To Build World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer

SLM Solutions is the major contractor on a project set to build what should be the largest 3D printer ever.

Thoughts on the Nikon – SLM Systems Acquisition

Nikon is set to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions, but what are the implications?

Divergent’s Purchase of More SLM NXG XII Equipment Indicates an Industry Change

SLM Solutions announced a blockbuster sale of their flagship NXG XII 600 to Divergent, and there are implications.

New AM Materials Round Up

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

SLM Solutions’ Shocking Decision

SLM Solutions’ Shocking Decision

SLM Solutions announced a major change in marketing strategy, skipping a major trade show and focusing on an all-digital approach.

SLM Solutions Announces Free Float, A Support-Free Technology

SLM Solutions Announces Free Float, A Support-Free 3D Printing Technology

SLM Solutions announced a new technology called “Free Float” that dramatically reduces the need for support material.

Mystery Announcement To Come From SLM Solutions: Some Speculation

Mystery Announcement To Come From SLM Solutions: Some Speculation

SLM Solutions is teasing us with a pending announcement of something “big”.

Has Industry Finally Discovered 3D Printing?

Has Industry Finally Discovered 3D Printing?

I’m seeing evidence that 3D printing has truly taken hold in advanced manufacturing, at least in some industries.

Flight Critical Demonstrations: How To Increase AM In Aerospace

Flight-Critical Demonstrations: How To Increase AM In Aerospace

SLM Solutions described an interesting metal 3D printed part made for an aerospace client.

We May See Very Large Metal 3D Printers In The Future

We May See Very Large Metal 3D Printers In The Future

It’s likely we will see increasingly larger 3D printers in the future.

First NXG XII 600 Ships To North America

First NXG XII 600 Ships To North America

The first massive 12-laser NXG XII 600 3D printer destined for North America is on its way to Divergent.

SLM Solution’s “Miracle Machine”: the NXG XII 600

SLM Solution’s “Miracle Machine”: The NXG XII 600

SLM Solutions has released a breakthrough metal 3D printer, the massive NXG XII 600.

Jill Christner: “Diversity Brings A Balance”

Jill Christner: “Diversity Brings A Balance”

Jill Christner is the President and General Manager of SLM Solutions for the Americas.

Published September 2, 2020
Categorized as interview Tagged diversity, slm solutions, wi3dp
SLM Solutions Grows 90%? What Happened?

SLM Solutions Grows 90%? What Happened?

SLM Solutions announced their revenue grew an astonishing 90% in the first half of the year. How did they accomplish this during a pandemic?

Published August 18, 2020
Categorized as Corporate Tagged finanicals, manufacturing, metal, slm solutions

Using Correct Additive Manufacturing Terminology

Are we using the right words when referring to our favorite technology?

Published July 6, 2020
Categorized as Ideas Tagged astm, iso, slm, slm solutions, terminology, wohlers

SLM Solutions Continues To Reconfigure, Focus On The US Market

SLM Solutions is only looking ahead with internal restructuring and an upcoming metal 3D printing machine release.

Published April 27, 2020
Categorized as interview Tagged _temp, interview, metal, operation, slm, slm solutions, strategy

Production Additive Manufacturing Means Quality Assurance Is Far More Important

What happens when 3D prints change from being prototyping devices to production machines? A lot more quality control, that’s for sure.

Published December 20, 2019
Categorized as Ideas Tagged additive assurance, metal, oqton, production, qa, quality, quality control, slm, slm solutions, trends

SLM Solutions’ Operations Updates

I recently visited SLM Solutions North America, and during that visit learned more about how the company has been updating its operations and strategies.

Published August 7, 2019
Categorized as Corporate, interview Tagged $SLM Solutions operations, interview, slm, slm solutions, strategy, tour, usa

The Original In SLM 3D Printing: Inside SLM Solutions

We visited SLM Solutions North America for a look inside the original SLM metal 3D printing systems and a discussion of their approach to the market.

Published July 24, 2019
Categorized as tour Tagged $SLM Solutions North America, customer service, interview, metal, sales, slm, slm solutions, tour, visit

The SLM Solutions Story

SLM Solutions traces its history back to the history of SLM 3D printing and is looking forward to a new chapter in metal additive manufacturing.

Published July 10, 2019
Categorized as Corporate Tagged #sponsored, $SLM additive manufacturing, corporate, history, metal, metals, slm, slm solutions

SLM Solutions Making Things Easier

SLM Solutions has been slowly adding ease of use features on their 3D metal printing systems. 

Published July 27, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged metal, slm, slm solutions

A Look Inside SLM Solutions’ New 3D Metal Printers

We finally had a chance to spend some quality time with representatives of SLM Solutions, and learned a great deal about their 3D metal printing advances. 

Published June 2, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged metal, slm, slm solutions

SLM Solutions: We Have No Idea

SLM Solutions is a well-known manufacturer of metal 3D printing equipment, but we can’t tell you anything about them. 

Published November 18, 2016
Categorized as Corporate Tagged slm, slm solutions

Corporate Behemoth and U.S. Billionaire Square Off Over Metal 3D Printing

GE shook the world of 3D printing last month when it announced a bid to acquire leading metal 3D printer manufacturers Arcam and SLM Solutions for a combined $1.4 billion.

Published October 28, 2016
Categorized as Corporate Tagged acquisition, ge, slm, slm solutions

BREAKING: General Electric to Acquire Both Arcam AND SLM!

Today General Electric announced plans to acquire two metal 3D printing companies, Arcam and SLM Solutions.

Published September 6, 2016
Categorized as Corporate Tagged arcam, ge, metal, slm, slm solutions

SLM’s Highly Capable Metal 3D Printers

We took a close look at SLM’s line of metal 3D printers and found several very interesting features. 

Published January 1, 2015
Categorized as printer Tagged metal, slm, slm solutions

SLM Solutions Set for an IPO?

Germany’s SLM Solutions has hired Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse to prepare a potential initial public stock offering.

Published March 21, 2014
Categorized as Corporate Tagged financial, slm solutions
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