Integrated 3D Expands Production Capacity With 4-Laser EOS M 400-4 Metal 3D Printers

Integrated 3D (i3D MFG), a metal additive manufacturing (AM) provider in North America, is purchasing 12 ultraproductive 4-laser EOS M 400-4 metal 3D printers. The investment will grow the company’s all-EOS capacity to 36 systems in its Redmond, Oregon, production facility. Delivery of a large portion of the machines is expected in 2024 and the remainder of deliveries is slated for 2025 and 2026.

“i3D’s strong partnership with EOS has had a demonstrable impact on our ability to serve broad customer-based needs for complex metal additive components,” says Erin Mastroni, i3D CEO. “The combination of forward-thinking, resiliency, reliability and best-in-class technology is at the forefront of why i3D continues to expand our relationship with EOS.”

The EOS M 400-4 continues to propel the growing demand for large parts, as well as true metal AM production of complex, disruptive parts. The system features four 400-watt lasers and a 400 × 400 × 400-mm build volume, making it well suited for industrial applications.

Starting in 2013 with the acquisition of an EOS M 280, i3D has committed to EOS’ Direct Metal Laser Solidification (DMLS) laser powder bed fusion technology. The company says its serves customers in a broad spectrum of industries, including space, medical device manufacturing, clean energy and automotive. Additionally, i3D says its leadership in AM further unlocks capabilities to accelerate technological development for other customers under the BTX Precision umbrella in the aerospace and semiconductor industries. Those industries, along with the significant growth in rockets, satellites and defense applications, are propelling both i3D’s and BTX’s dramatic growth in the high-precision manufacturing sector.

“This order is one of the largest single metal AM investments ever in North America. The fact that i3D is fully committed to EOS technology is extremely gratifying. i3D’s extraordinary team, led by Erin, has driven dynamic, ambitious growth. The reliability of EOS systems and services has been integral to their progress,” says Glynn Fletcher, EOS North America president. “There is an amazing collaborative bond between our two companies. Strong, supportive relationships at every level have helped create the path to today’s announcement.”

The EOS M 400-4 is tailored for serial production of metal AM and can accommodate processing a broad range of materials, including aluminum, copper, stainless, titanium and tool steels, among others.