Laser melting trends from SLM Solutions

SLM Solutions, one of the technology leaders in metal-based additive manufacturing technology, will present several papers and workshops at the 6th annual Laser Additive Manufacturing 

Workshop (LAM?) in in Houston, Texas from March 12-13, 2014.

Organized by the Laser Institute of America (LIA), the 6th annual LAM Workshop will bring industry specialists, executives, users and researchers from around the world together to discuss themes around the affordable and effective application of cladding, sintering and rapid manufacturing to today's manufacturing challenges. The LAM Workshop's two-day agenda is packed with presentations, workshops and a list of high-profile presenters.

The SLM Solutions stand in the exhibition area will showcase the latest trends in laser melting technology, and recent investments and recent research and development milestones.

Henner Sch?neborn, executive vice president, and James Fendrick, managing director of US subsidiary, SLM Solutions NA Inc., will represent the company. As a session chair and panelist, Mr Sch?neborn will help lead through the conference program.

Along with renowned universities and institutes, SLM Solutions is one of the leading sponsors of research and development in the area of laser additive manufacturing.

“The common goal is the research and development of efficient and high quality solutions for prototyping and small series production with the objective of providing customers with excellent productivity, flexibility and quality,” Mr Sch?neborn said.

Lubeck, Germany-based SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, also commonly referred to as 3D printing. The company focuses on the development, assembly and sale of machines and integrated system solutions in the field of selective laser melting, vacuum and metal casting for the aerospace, energy, healthcare and automotive industries.Femme