Additive Manufacturing and Industrial 3D Printing 

Additive Manufacturing (AM) enables the efficient production of highly complex components from metal and plastic powders as well as photopolymers. The most important laser-based methods include:

• Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 
• Stereolithography (SLA) 
• Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Additive Manufacturing is used today not only for prototyping but also for high-volume series production. The technology enables cost-effective manufacturing of highly complex geometries while reducing material consumption and offering a high degree of design freedom. This enables the flexible, efficient, and scalable production of customized components. Typical applications range from fully functional prototypes and tools to industrial mass production in sectors such as aerospace, medical technology, automotive manufacturing, semiconductor production, energy technology, and consumer goods manufacturing.
 

SCANLAB Solutions for Additive Manufacturing

As a leading provider of laser scanning solutions, SCANLAB supports machine manufacturers across the entire spectrum of additive manufacturing. Our scanning systems are optimized for a wide range of performance and application requirements – from systems demanding the highest levels of precision and part quality to production-oriented platforms designed for maximum productivity and scalability.

By combining scan systems, control electronics, and intelligent software, SCANLAB offers solutions for modern AM platforms of all sizes. We are happy to assist you in selecting the best solution for your specific machine and process requirements.