The MetalFab G2 is an SLM 3D printer from Additive Industries with a 420 x 420 x 400 mm build volume.
The MetalFab G2 is an SLM 3D printer from Additive Industries with a 420 x 420 x 400 mm build volume.
Additive Industries MetalFab G2, Technical Specifications
Laser System
Up to four 500 W fiber lasers (full-field, each covering the entire 420×420 mm platform independently). Beam diameter configurable from 100–500 µm via Dynamic Laser Assignment Tool. Over 150 improvements versus MetalFAB1.
Optics / Scanner
Automated laser calibration via the MF Calibrate tool: multi-beam qualification without manual intervention. Optimised gas flow and heat management versus previous generation.
Build Volume
420 × 420 × 400 mm; layer thickness 20–90 µm. Build rate up to 150 cm³/hr (four-laser configuration).
Chamber / Shielding Gas.
Calibration: Additive Industries MetalFab G2
Automated Laser Calibration (MF Calibrate)
Full multi-beam calibration without manual intervention: beam diameter, power, position. Run after optics cleaning and before each production campaign (<30 min).
Automated Base Plate Levelling
Built-in automated sequence; planarity < 50 µm. Run before every build, even for repeat jobs: thermal distortion from the previous build may have shifted the plate.
Powder Handling System Verification.
Common Defects: Additive Industries MetalFab G2
Porosity (lack-of-fusion / gas porosity)
Mismatched energy density or contaminated powder. PrintRite3D provides early detection. Fix: optimise parameter set and verify powder O₂/moisture levels.
Recoater Streak Lines
Worn recoater blade or powder agglomerates. Inspect and replace blade per manufacturer schedule; sieve powder before use.
Residual Stress / Warping.
Use Cases: Additive Industries MetalFab G2
Aerospace Serial Production
Up to 95% machine utilisation in Continuous Production configuration: proven at Airbus and NLR for serial Ti-6Al-4V and IN718 components.
Automotive Structural Parts (Bugatti)
Open parametric architecture for AlSi10Mg and Ti-6Al-4V; proven in Bugatti Chiron titanium brake callipers.
Energy Industry.
| Manufacturer | Additive Industries |
|---|---|
| Technology | SLM |
| Class | industrial |
| Build volume | 420 x 420 x 400 mm |
| Layer height | 20-90 µm |
| Kinematics | gantry |
| Enclosure | active |
| Auto levelling | no |
| Price | 1 200 000 EUR |
| Compatible materials | alsi10mg, ss-316l, ti-6al-4v, inconel-718, cocr, copper |
| Price (EUR) | 1 200 000 EUR |
|---|---|
| Note | Reference from the database; no market source or date. |
| Manufacturer | Additive Industries |
|---|---|
| Technology | SLM |
| Class | industrial |
| Build volume | 420 x 420 x 400 mm |
| Layer height | 20-90 µm |
| Kinematics | gantry |
| Auto levelling | no |
same class and kinematics, close in price within 30 percent
| Model | Class | Kinematics | Build volume | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetalFab G2 (this) | industrial | gantry | 420 x 420 x 400 mm | 1200000 |
| FormUp 350 Evolution | industrial | gantry | 350 x 350 x 1000 mm | 1200000 |
| EOS M 300-4 | industrial | gantry | 300 x 300 x 400 mm | 1200000 |
| RenAM 500Q | industrial | gantry | 250 x 250 x 350 mm | 1200000 |
| Material |
|---|
| AlSi10Mg |
| Stainless Steel 316L |
| Ti-6Al-4V |
| Inconel 718 |
| CoCr (Cobalt-Chrome) |
| Copper (Cu) |