Metal additive manufacturing machine

DMLM

Build bigger, faster and bolder than ever before As additive technology continues to transform the manufacturing world with lighter, stronger and less expensive parts, there has been an increasing demand from many industries for additive machines that are bigger and faster. In response, GE Additive launched Project A.T.L.A.S. (Additive Technology Large Area System) aimed at developing the next generation of large additive machines suitable for customers in industries such as aviation, space, energy and automotive. Knowing the intense level of quality demanded by these industries, Project A.T.L.A.S. utilized aerospace engineers to build on the technology previously developed by GE and combine it with Concept Laser’s expertise in DMLM (Direct Metal Laser Melting) laser additive machines. Evolving into the next generation of additive offerings With the end goal of producing large precision parts with speed, GE Additive has delivered a BETA machine as part of Project A.T.L.A.S. This next-generation additive machine offers the world’s largest DMLM build envelope without compromising quality. This ‘meter-class’ laser powder bed fusion machine showcases several key technologies, including scalable architecture, combined with feature resolution and build-rate speeds surpassing today’s machines. As significant as this first milestone is, it’s just the beginning. Select customers are already operating BETA machines to gain an early, first-hand appreciation of its current capabilities and long-term potential, as well as providing learning and experience feedback to enhance future machine configurations.