The SLM-XL is equipment for additive manufacturing of large-scale parts, particularly metallic components, using laser technology for the bonding of metal powders. This pioneering innovation expands the applicability of this technology in production processes.
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Challenges Addressed:
The developments carried out as part of this project have made it possible, among other things:
- Additive manufacturing of large-scale parts for producing components for the mold, automotive, and aerospace industries.
Practical Benefits for Society:
The completion of the SLM-XL project delivered several significant benefits, including:
- Creation of a robust, industrial-grade system capable of manufacturing large-scale metallic components, offering high printing capacity in terms of volume and size.
- Exceptional design freedom provided by the successive material addition method, enabling unique geometries with high precision.
