The battle for metal 3D printing supremacy continues, with an interesting move from SLM Solutions this week.
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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 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 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
SLM Solutions is teasing us with a pending announcement of something “big”.
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
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
It’s likely we will see increasingly larger 3D printers in the future.
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 Solutions has released a breakthrough metal 3D printer, the massive NXG XII 600.
Jill Christner: “Diversity Brings A Balance”
Jill Christner is the President and General Manager of SLM Solutions for the Americas.
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?
Using Correct Additive Manufacturing Terminology
Are we using the right words when referring to our favorite technology?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SLM Solutions Making Things Easier
SLM Solutions has been slowly adding ease of use features on their 3D metal printing systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.