The German-based manufacturer of powder bed metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines said the agreement also facilitates the reservation and allocation of production-slots and the final binding agreement will be signed by Q2 2021
Additionally, SLM Solutions said a further beta machine contract has been concluded with another customer - which will be delivered in Q2 2021.
In November 2020, SLM Solutions, unveiled the NXG XII 600 boasting 12 lasers, each with 1 kW power and build envelope of 600x600x600mm. Its arrival marks a breakthrough in the additive manufacturing (AM) sector and paves the way for industrial serial production.
Combined with innovative technical features, maximum productivity and reliability, SLM Solutions said it proves its technological leadership in the AM manufacturing industry. The customer will be one of the first global companies to take advantage of its benefits and it reportedly intends to implement it for serial production.
In December, SLM Solutions appointed Gosport-based Kingsbury to sell its products and services in the British and Irish markets.
Sam O'Leary, CEO of SLM Solutions, said: "When we launched the NXG XII 600, we knew it would disrupt the industry and spark a new era for manufacturing. Therefore, this MoU just two months after the launch is an exciting milestone for the company.
"It validates our vision that the OEMs can implement innovative additive manufacturing technology for serial production into their business models."
He added: "The NXG XII 600 accelerates the future of metal additive manufacturing, and our engineers have further pushed the boundaries of what is possible."
SLM Solutions said AM can lead to numerous commercial and technical advantages allowing companies to strengthen their competitive positions, but It requires knowledge in AM, and above all, robust and productive machines. The company said the SLM Solutions' NXG XII 600 "takes manufacturing to a new level" and enables the production of complex, high-quality metal parts in only a few hours.
O'Leary said: “This MoU underlines that not only are we prepared to step forward to the industrialization of metal additive manufacturing, but the marketplace is ready as well."
