High-precision additive manufacturing of complex metal parts
Overview
Direct Metal Printing (DMP) is an advanced metal additive manufacturing technology that uses high-powered lasers to fuse fine metal powder layer-by-layer in a vacuum environment, creating dense, pure and complex metal components with exceptional accuracy.
Benefits & Advantages
Key advantages of producing high-performance metal parts
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Exceptional Part Purity
Ultra-low oxygen levels during printing (<25 ppm) result in high-density parts with superior microstructure and minimal oxidation.
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Design Freedom & Complexity
Build intricate geometries, internal channels, lattice structures and conformal cooling features that are impossible with traditional methods.
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Lightweighting Without Compromising Strength
Optimise parts to reduce weight while maintaining or improving mechanical performance.
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Shorter Lead Times
Produce functional metal parts directly from digital files without tooling delays, speeding up development cycles.
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Reduced Waste & Lower Cost per Part
Additive approach uses only the material required, lowering scrap and machining.
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Scalable from Prototyping to Production
Same process parameters and materials can be scaled from R&D to serial production, ensuring repeatability and consistency.
Core elements that make DMP a reliable, production-ready metal AM process
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Vacuum Chamber
Best-in-class vacuum chamber design maintains <25 ppm oxygen environment for the purest printing atmosphere resulting in superior surface finish.
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Fine Metal Powder Fusion with High-Power Lasers
Precisely melts and fuses metal particles layer-by-layer to produce near-net-shape parts.
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Bidirectional Recoating
Speeds up layer deposition and improves powder distribution for uniform builds.
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Modular Print Modules
Enables quick changeover between materials and jobs, reducing contamination risk.
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Integrated Software Workflow
Seamless CAD-to-print process with build prep, simulation, and quality monitoring.
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Real-Time Process Monitoring & Inspection -
Ensures consistent part quality and reduces secondary inspection needs.
Direct Metal Printing is ideal for industries where complex, high-performance metal parts are critical.
Discover the range of systems designed to deliver the power of Direct Metal Printing at different scales.
2oneLab 2Create
Metal 3D Printer for Dental Applications
The 2Create Dental 3D Printer delivers precise, scalable, and cost-effective production of dental prosthetics and models. Its LPBF technology, fast material switching, and flexible metal compatibility ensure efficiency and accuracy.
The 2Create Plus Metal 3D Printer delivers high-productivity, precise metal printing with a 150×150 mm build area and 400 W laser. Ideal for dental, medical, and small-batch industrial parts.
Scalable Metal Additive Manufacturing for Seamless Large Parts
The DMP Factory 500 is an industrial metal 3D printer with a modular architecture that enables scalable, high-quality metal additive manufacturing. It delivers seamless, precision printing with vacuum-controlled reliability from design to finished part.
DMP Flex 350 – Precision Metal 3D Printing with Maximum Flexibility
The DMP Flex 350 is a midsize metal 3D printer built for application development, research, and low-to-medium production with exceptional precision and surface quality. Its flexible build system and ultra-low oxygen chamber ensure reliable, repeatable metal printing.
DMP Factory 350 – A powerful and precise metal 3D printer with integrated powder management and a high-performance 500W laser, ideal for R&D, prototyping, and production.
Delivers exceptional material efficiency, build flexibility, and unmatched print consistency with its advanced vacuum chamber.
HBD 150 / 150D: High-Precision Dental & Medical Metal 3D Printer
A compact, sealed SLM system for high-density titanium printing, optimized for dental and medical applications. Features ultra-low oxygen control, precision lasers, and safe powder handling.
Precision Dual-Laser Metal 3D Printer Built for Performance
A compact dual-laser metal 3D printer delivering precise, high-productivity titanium-grade manufacturing for dental, research, and custom applications. Features sealed powder handling and advanced atmosphere purification.
High-Efficiency Metal 3D Printing for Industrial Production
The HBD 350 series is a high-volume metal 3D printer offering single, dual, or quad-laser configurations for efficient, precise production. Its sealed powder system ensures consistent density and surface quality across aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial applications.
The HBD 500 is a high-performance metal 3D printer with a 430×520×520 mm build volume and multi-laser system. Intelligent powder management ensures precise, reliable, and efficient industrial-scale production.
A powerful, large-volume multi-laser 3D printer engineered for high-performance industrial metal production.
The HBD 1000Pro is an industrial metal 3D printer with eight high-power lasers and a 660×660×1250 mm build volume. It delivers high-speed, precise, and repeatable production with intelligent powder and atmosphere control.
Certified AHEAD‑D CPI is a high‑performance aluminum alloy engineered for additive manufacturing, offering exceptional thermal conductivity and heat management. Ideal for heat exchangers, thermal systems and advanced applications requiring lightweight, efficient thermal performance.
Certified A6061‑RAM2 is a 3D‑printable aluminum alloy offering enhanced strength, ductility and superior as‑built surface finish versus traditional casting alloys. Ideal for lightweight structural, thermal management and anodizable components in aerospace, automotive and industrial applications.
Certified C-103 (A)
Certified C‑103‑A is a high‑performance niobium alloy with exceptional strength and stability at elevated temperatures and superior cryogenic properties. Ideal for additive manufacturing in aerospace, propulsion and extreme‑environment components.
Certified CuCr1Zr‑A is a high‑conductivity, high‑strength copper‑chromium‑zirconium alloy engineered for additive manufacturing. It delivers exceptional thermal and electrical performance, making it ideal for heat exchangers, electrical components, tooling and high‑duty industrial applications.
Certified CUCr2.4 is a high‑performance copper alloy for additive manufacturing, offering excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, strength, and corrosion resistance—ideal for heat exchangers, electrical components, tooling, and functional parts requiring reliable performance.
Certified CuNi30‑A is a high‑performance copper‑nickel alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, stable properties from cryogenic to elevated temperatures and strong ductility. Ideal for 3D‑printed marine, offshore, chemical and industrial components requiring durability and reliability.
Certified GrCop‑42‑A is a high‑strength copper‑chrome‑niobium alloy engineered for additive manufacturing, offering superior thermal conductivity, creep resistance and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. Ideal for aerospace, propulsion and advanced heat transfer applications where pure copper is insufficient.
Certified HX is a high‑performance nickel‑based alloy engineered for 3D printing, offering exceptional strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance—ideal for aerospace, energy, and industrial applications requiring durable, high‑temperature capable parts with reliable long‑term performance.
Certified M789 (A) is a cobalt-free, high-strength tool steel optimized for additive manufacturing, offering excellent corrosion resistance, high hardness, and durability—ideal for tooling, molds, and industrial components requiring reliable performance in demanding environments.
Certified Oxygen-Free Copper (A) is a high-purity metal delivering exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, enabled by an extremely low-oxygen environment, making it ideal for heat exchangers, electrical components, and high-performance applications requiring maximum conductivity and reliability.
Certified Scalmalloy (A)
Certified Scalmalloy (A) is a high-strength aluminum alloy optimized for additive manufacturing, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, and good thermal and electrical conductivity—ideal for aerospace, motorsports, and lightweight structural applications.
GRX-810 (A) is a designer nickel-based superalloy engineered for additive manufacturing, offering exceptional high-temperature strength, creep resistance, and durability—ideal for aerospace components, turbine systems, and extreme-environment applications requiring superior thermal and mechanical performance.
LaserForm 17-4PH is a precipitation-hardened stainless steel offering excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and good toughness, ideal for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications requiring durable, high-performance parts with reliable mechanical properties.
LaserForm 316L (A)
LaserForm Stainless 316L is an extra-low carbon stainless steel offering excellent corrosion resistance and sterilization capability, ideal for medical tools, food processing, and chemical applications requiring durable, high-quality parts with reliable performance.
LaserForm 316L (B) is an extra-low carbon stainless steel offering excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and sterilizability. It is machinable, weldable, and polishable—ideal for medical tools, food processing, chemical applications, and durable end-use parts.
LaserForm AlSi10Mg is a lightweight aluminum alloy offering excellent mechanical properties and thermal conductivity, ideal for aerospace, automotive, and heat exchanger applications requiring strong, durable, and high-performance functional parts with reliable consistency.
CoCr (cobalt-chrome) is a high-performance metal powder offering excellent corrosion and wear resistance, high strength, and superior high-temperature stability, making it ideal for biomedical implants, dental applications, and durable industrial components.
LaserForm CoCrF75 is a high-performance cobalt-chrome alloy offering excellent corrosion, wear, and heat resistance with proven biocompatibility, making it ideal for medical devices, dental implants, molds, and durable industrial components in demanding environments.
LaserForm Maraging Steel is a high-performance metal offering excellent hardness, strength, and wear resistance, with good machinability and heat-treatability—ideal for tooling, molds, aerospace components, and durable industrial parts requiring long-term reliability.
LaserForm Ni625 is a high-performance nickel superalloy offering excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and superior heat resistance, making it ideal for aerospace, marine, chemical, and nuclear applications requiring durable, high-temperature functional parts.
LaserForm Ni625 (B) is a high-performance nickel superalloy offering excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and superior heat resistance—ideal for aerospace, marine, chemical, and nuclear applications requiring durable parts in extreme environments.
LaserForm Ni718 is a nickel-based superalloy offering excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance, along with outstanding high-temperature strength and durability—ideal for aerospace, turbine engines, and demanding industrial applications requiring reliable performance in extreme environments.
LaserForm Ti Gr1 is a commercially pure titanium 3D printing material offering lightweight performance, excellent biocompatibility, high ductility, and superior resistance to corrosion and extreme temperatures—ideal for medical implants, aerospace components, and high-performance engineering applications.
LaserForm Ti Gr23 is a high-strength, lightweight titanium alloy with excellent biocompatibility and lower oxygen content than Grade 5, delivering improved ductility and fracture toughness—ideal for medical implants, aerospace components, and high-performance functional parts.
LaserForm Ti Gr5 is a high-strength, lightweight titanium alloy with excellent biocompatibility, making it ideal for aerospace components, medical implants, and functional parts requiring durability, corrosion resistance, and reliable performance in demanding engineering applications.
Tungsten (A) is a high-density refractory metal offering exceptional radiation shielding, corrosion resistance, and extreme temperature stability, making it ideal for imaging equipment, aerospace, nuclear, and high-performance industrial applications requiring durable, high-precision components.
3DXpert is the all-in-one software platform that powers Direct Metal Printing. It streamlines every stage of the additive manufacturing workflow—from design for AM (DfAM), build preparation and simulation to inspection—inside a single, fully integrated environment.
Built on a true CAD engine, 3DXpert preserves the integrity of mechanically designed parts without converting them to STL, enabling history-based, parametric build preparation as the new standard. Its hybrid DfAM approach unites solid, mesh and implicit (voxel) modeling for unprecedented flexibility and up to 75% faster file processing times.
By automating repetitive tasks, capturing best practices into scripts and applying AI to group similar parts, 3DXpert reduces manual work and costly errors, freeing engineers to focus on high-value design and production decisions.
