Industrial metal 3D printers using DMLS, SLM, and EBM technologies from EOS, SLM Solutions, Trumpf, and Renishaw. Compare build volumes, laser power, layer resolution, and material compatibility.
Small-format machines (100×100×100mm) target dental, jewelry, and micro-component production. Mid-format (250×250×300mm) covers most industrial prototyping and tooling. Large-format (400×400×400mm+) serves aerospace structural parts and multi-part batches. Larger build volumes require proportionally longer build times and higher gas consumption.
20–30µm layers deliver the finest resolution for medical implants and complex internal channels. 50–60µm layers balance quality and build speed for general industrial parts. 80–100µm layers maximize throughput for near-net-shape parts that will be post-machined.
Verify the machine's validated material library includes your target alloys. Common qualifications: 316L stainless, Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718, AlSi10Mg, and CoCr. Custom material development adds 3–6 months and $20K–$50K to your timeline.
| Brand | Model | Power | Laser | Work Area | Max Steel | Origin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon SLM | NXG XII 600 | 12kW | Fiber | — | — | DE | $1,500,000 | |
| SLM Solutions | NXG XII 600 | 12kW | Fiber | — | — | DE | $2,500,000 | |
| SLM Solutions | NXG XII 600E | 12kW | Fiber | 600×600 | — | DE | $2,500,000 | |
| Velo3D | Sapphire XC 1MZ 8kW | 8kW | Fiber | 600×600 | — | US | $2,000,000 | |
| Velo3D | Sapphire XC 600 | 8kW | Fiber | 600×600 | — | US | $1,500,000 | |
| Han's Laser | EP-M450 | 2kW | Fiber | — | — | CN | $450,000 | |
| Han's Laser | EP-M650 4-Laser | 2kW | Fiber | 650×650 | — | CN | $650,000 |
NXG 600
Fiber
NXG XII 600E 4kW
600 × 600mm
Fiber
Sapphire 4kW
315 × 315mm
Fiber
BLT-S600
Fiber
RenAM 500Q
250 × 250mm
Fiber
Sapphire XC
Fiber
M 400-4
400 × 400mm
Fiber
SLM 500 HL
Fiber
FS421M
Fiber
TruPrint 5000
Fiber
M 290-2
Fiber
Concept Laser M2 Series 5
Fiber
DMP Flex 350
Fiber
DMP Flex 350 500W
275 × 275mm
Fiber
BLT-S310
Fiber
BLT-S400 500W
400 × 400mm
Fiber
FS301M
Fiber
FS421M 500W
425 × 425mm
Fiber
TruPrint 3000
300 × 300mm
Fiber
M 290
Fiber
M2 Series 5 400W
250 × 250mm
Fiber
SLM 280 PS
Fiber
DMP Flex 200
Fiber
Production System P-50
Solid
FS121M 500W
Fiber
EP-M260 3D Printer
260 × 260mm
Fiber
PX100
Solid
RenAM 500M
Fiber
RenAM 500S
Fiber
M 290 Pro
Fiber
Concept Laser M1
Fiber
SLM 125
Fiber
Shop System
Solid
X25Pro
Solid
FX20
Solid
Production System P-1
Solid
M 100
Fiber
FX10
Solid
MYSINT100 200W
100 × 100mm
Fiber
TruPrint 1000
Fiber
DMP Flex 100
Fiber
InnoventX
Solid
Studio System 2
Solid
Mark Two
Solid
Metal X
Solid