GE Additive announces 3D printing hardware, software and materials developments at Formnext

GE Additive has announced its first Concept Laser M Line Factory systems will be delivered to customers in Q2 of 2019.
Launched at Forrmnext 2016, the Concept Laser M Line Factory is a modular system which is supplemented by automation to deliver a reliable series production tool. Having undergone rig and lifetime testing, the build volume has been increased to 500 x 500 x 400 mm, while improvements have been made to the serviceability, process control and thermal stability, and onboard software system. The platform consists of the laser process station and the material handling station. The former boasts four lasers of either 400W or 1KW and comprises three independent modules: powder module, build module and overflow module. These can be activated individually and do not form one continuous unit. They have also transported automatically. Meanwhile, the material handling system serves as a pre- and post processing and powder management unit with an integrated sieving station.