EOS P3 NEXT

The EOS P3 NEXT is an SLS 3D printer from EOS with a 340 x 340 x 600 mm build volume.

Specifications

EOS P3 NEXT: Technical Specifications

Build Volume

The EOS P3 NEXT retains the P 396's build volume of 340 × 340 × 600 mm. The deep 600 mm Z-stroke is one of the mid-frame line's key advantages: enabling long parts or dense multi-level nesting without splitting.

Laser System and Scanning

P3 NEXT features upgraded scanning algorithms delivering up to 50% higher productivity versus the P 396. The specific laser power is not publicly disclosed by EOS, but systematic gains come from optimised beam trajectory and reduced dead-time between layers.

Speed and Efficiency.

Calibration

Calibration Procedures

• Platform Leveling: Automated pre-build check. Target deviation < 0.1 mm across 340 × 340 mm. Tip: Run after every chamber swap or machine relocation.
• Optimised Laser Algorithms: Activate and validate the new scan profiles in EOSPRINT 2. A test coupon must show repeatability ±0.1 mm. Tip: After any firmware update, rerun the laser validation test.
• Material-Specific Temperature Profile: Set the profile for PA 2220 or ALM PA 950 HD.

Common defects

Common Defects on EOS P3 NEXT

Warping: Corners of horizontal parts curl after cooling. Cause: insufficient fresh powder or deviation in the improved heating system. Fix: verify temperature profile in EOSPRINT 2; increase virgin powder fraction; orient flat parts at 45°.

Delamination at High Speed: At maximum recoater speed with dense powders (ALM PA 950 HD), delamination may occur. Fix: reduce scan speed or increase laser power for thick layers.

What it is used for

Applications and Limitations

Best suited for:

• Round-the-clock serial production of functional polymer parts: 90% machine utilisation and 50% higher productivity are designed for continuous operation.
• Long Z-axis components (up to 600 mm): cable ducts, tubular elements, structural frames.
• Production with ALM PA 950 HD for 80% powder recyclability and minimal material costs.