Dual-Laser LPBF Processing

How does multi-laser technology enable material property gradients in #MetalAM? 💥💥 #MaterialsMonday

While everybody is talking about the future advantages of Beam Shaping, there is a suitable solution already implemented in many of the current #MetalAM systems - like our Nikon SLM Solutions 280.

The dual-laser exposure strategy implemented by Gregor Graf is setting new standards in functional grading for Metal #AdditiveManufacturing. Through precisely calibration procedure, we’re able to selectively harden areas within a component, providing targeted durability and toughness for high-performance applications.

👉 With a calibrated dual-laser setup, we can reach up to 99.9% material density and achieve a controlled 15% boost in hardness.
👉 The technology is perfect for manufacturing durable, complex parts where varying material properties are crucial.
👉 This breakthrough allows us to engineer components with wear-resistant surfaces and flexible cores, all in one seamless build process.

Functionally graded materials made through dual-laser exposure could redefine standards in industries from aerospace to high-strength tooling.

💬 Would your industry benefit from functionally graded materials?

👇 Link to the research paper