German companies in micro laser sintering effort

The goal of establishing 3D MicroPrint GmbH is to advance the development and commercialisation of new MLS technology, and to identify and establish more solutions in the field of micro technology. 3D-Micromac AG and EOS GmbH have been developing MLS technology together since 2006, in fact. The first system successfully began operation at a German research institute last year, it is reported. Dr Hans J Langer, founder and CEO of EOS GmbH, explained: "Demand for very small parts, which are difficult to manufacture using conventional processes, is rising tremendously. Micro laser sintering provides solutions for three major trends: individualisation, functional integration, and miniaturisation." Joachim Göbner, one of the business managers of 3D MicroPrint, added: "Working with layer thicknesses of = 5 miron, focus diameters of = 30 micron and powder particle size of = 5 micron, MLS technology opens up new dimensions. With MLS, it is even possible to produce moveable component assemblies." Tino Petsch, CEO of 3D-Micromac AG, added: "Our timing is virtually perfect. The current 3D printing hype shows that our investment in the development of Micro Laser Sintering systems was exactly right. Together, we now offer a trend-setting solution that opens up new approaches in product development and manufacturing for our customers." Joachim Göbner, formerly project head MLS at EOS and head of the technical centre Chemnitz, and Tino Petsch, CEO of 3D-Micromac, were appointed as business managers of 3D MicroPrint. The company's headquarters is in Chemnitz, the same city as Micromac AG.