SLM Solutions GmbH, Germany
EMO 2015
Interview with Mr Stefan Ritt, VP-Head ofGlobal Marketing & Communications
SLM to open Shanghai office in November / New technology to premiere at Formnext
Milan, Italy: 05 Oct 2015: SLM features in their firstparticipation in EMO their selective laser melting machine SLM 280, which isalready in the market. It features two laser sources to create two work piecesin parallel (equivalent to multi-spindle machining in classic CNC applications)or alternatively, to work on one work piece simultaneously for a faster overallprocess. They have decided to join classic metalworking show EMO, as they feelthat metal-based additive manufacturing develops faster towards industrial levelapplications than those using plastics. „In metal-based 3D printing the materials are exactly the same as what is used in classic CNC machining, inplastics however those are not exactly the same, which slows down the movement towards industrial manufacturing. This is why we decided to come here andexhibit side by side with classic CNC metal working technologies.,” explains MrRitt, VP-Head of Global Marketing & Communications at SLM.
New technology features to premiere at FORMNEXT
The companyinformed 3D Science Valley at EMO that new technology developments would premiereat FORMNEXT, a 3D printing trade show that will take place in November inFrankfurt, Germany. Their company’s three current machine types will all runlive on one of the largest booths at this new show. They will feature severalimproved technical details, which prepare the machines for industry 4.0 (IoT)integration. Furthermore they will introduce fully automatic circuit powdersupply. Users can also expect increased performance of the lasers with regardto daily applications in an industrial manufacturing environment.
SLM continues growth path & opens Shanghai location
Mr Ritt gladly announced that SLM continues on its international growth path: “Thisyear we have seen a clear positive trend in the automotive industry forpurchasing 3D printing equipment mainly for their own mould and dieproduction.” The general development continues to reflect well on SLM’sdevelopment with sales and staff numbers nearly doubling over the past fewyears. The first half of 2015 has already seen an order intake almost threefoldcompared to the similar period in 2014.
On November12, 2015 SLM will open its Shanghai location with machines running live onsite. This will be the latest addition to SLM’s international representations following Singapore and Novi, Michigan (US). Looking ahead, Russia and India will be next. (KP)
SLM Solutions首展意大利米兰EMO
SLM Solutions全球市场副总裁Steffan Ritt，来源：3D科学谷
2015年10月，意大利米兰EMO展，SLM Solutions首次带着SLM 280参展EMO欧洲机床展，犹如传统机床的多主轴设计，选择性激光熔融技术的SLM 280带双激光头，可以同时加工两个工件，或者是同时联动加工一个工件的不同部位以加快加工速度。
SLM Solutions双激光头，来源：3D科学谷
由于感觉到金属市场的强劲需求，SLM Solutions决定参加EMO展，SLM Solutions全球市场副总裁Steffan Ritt说：“传统CNC机床加工的金属产品与选择性激光熔融技术加工的金属产品属于一个目标市场，这跟塑料3D打印有很大区别，而目前塑料3D打印市场的增速不如工业制造市场的增速。SLM Solutions选择跟传统CNC机床肩并肩展览我们的技术和解决方案。”
SLM Solutions的SLM 280加工区间，来源：3D科学谷
下一站FORMNEXT
SLM Solutions告诉3D科学谷，除了在EMO展出SLM 280，他们还准备在德国法兰克福11月份的FORMNEXT展会上展览其三台最主要的创新技术增材制造设备，这也将是SLM Solutions最大的展台。
SLM Solutions将隆重介绍其为工业4.0所改进的技术细节，并且还会介绍他们完全的自动粉末供给循环系统。用户可以可以在工业制造环境中期待这些提高了性能的激光增材制造设备日常的运营提高他们的绩效。
国际化进程
另外，SLM Solutions将与11月在上海开设办事处，这是继SLM Solutions海外新加坡，美国密歇根办事处的又一家，下一步SLM将继续其国际增长的路径，将在俄罗斯和印度开设办事机构。Steffan Ritt说“今年我们看到了一个明确的积极的在汽车行业的发展趋势，欧洲的汽车厂购买3D打印设备用于自行开发模具。”在过去的几年，SLM的开发与销售和人员的数量几乎翻了一番，而2015上半年订单量已经达到2014同期的三倍。
SLM 280
建造室（mm,x/y/z): 280x280x350
激光：400/1000w, YLR-Faser-Laser
建造速度：20 ccm/h/35ccm/h
层厚：20微米～75微米/100微米
最小壁厚：150/1000微米
光束聚焦操作：70 – 120微米/700微米
扫描速度：15 m/s
操作中的惰性气体消耗：Ar/N2,2,5l/min
惰性气体消耗排气：Ar/N2,1700l@100/min.
压缩空气需求：ISO 8573-1,18l/min.@1,5bar
尺寸（mm, BxHxT): 1800×1900(2400)x1000
重量：～1000 kg
关于EMO
EMO是由欧洲机床工业合作委员会（CECIMO）发起和赞助的，是世界上第一流的机械制造技术专业展览会。EMO以其展览规模全球最大，展品种类丰富，展品水平引领世界，参观客商档次最高而闻名于世。EMO是国际机床行业的窗口，是国际机床市场的缩影和晴雨表。
EMO创立于1951年，在欧洲的两大著名展览城市按照“汉诺威—米兰”的模式巡回展出，集高科技之大成，展示各个工业领域的机床、机械加工设备，展示最新科技和生产方式，突出展示未来加工发展趋势，规模之大影响力之高是真正意义的国际展会。
