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The AconityLab is one of the first commercial systems from the manufacturer Aconity3D (a spin-off of the Fraunhofer ILT). The machine is equipped with a 1 kW single mode fiber laser and a pre-focused scanner system with a large 30 mm aperture, which enables small spot sizes (80 µm) and the flexible integration of different beam shaping concepts. The structural separation of the core machine and laser protection housing enables the uncomplicated integration of various monitoring systems.

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The foundation for this research system is a state-of-the-art EOS M290 machine which is equipped with an experimental optical setup. Through a LCOS-SLM solution, it is possible to define the laser intensity distribution in the build plane freely, without any restrictions, so arbitrary beam shapes can be designed. The maximum size of the customizable laser beam shape is 1x1 mm. Additionally to the beam shaping technology, the machine is equipped with a cutting-edge monitoring system, consisting of two multispectral imaging cameras (MSI) which are mounted on-axis (through a port in the scanner) and off-axis (directly facing the powder bed). Thereby, the process can be monitored to allow for a better control and understanding of the observed effects (like overheating, keyholing, etc.). The Systems is part of the EU-project InShaPe which aims at an environmentally friendly AM with higher productivity through a first-time-right production principle.

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The OptiBeam Pro is an in-house built PBF-LB/M system equipped with state-of-the-art functionality. It features the AFX-1000 laser, which offers seven switchable beam profiles ranging from Gaussian to Ring-shaped. The Raylase AM-Module scanning system provides beam zooming up to a factor of 2 and includes a co-axial monitoring system. Control of the system is managed by either a self-developed PLC or AMCF system. Various powders such as 316L stainless steel, Inconel 718 & 738, and Wolfram are utilized. This setup is dedicated to fundamental research, focusing on the impacts of beam shaping, co-axial absorption monitoring and keyhole detection, co-axial absolute temperature monitoring, and the exploration of novel materials.

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The PHOENIX is a high-performance additive manufacturing system designed for precision and versatility in laser-based powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M) processes. The machine core, a Renishaw AM 400^HT, is equipped with a 400 W fiber laser, which provides a stable beam quality  and a 70 μm focus, ideal for high-quality metal part production. The system utilizes a galvanometer-based scanning system that ensures rapid and accurate beam delivery across the build platform, enabling the manufacturing of complex geometries and fine detail. The high-temperature module is capable of preheating the build plate up to 500 °C, making it an optimal fit for the stable processing of demanding alloys. On top of that, an open software package developed based on the Autodesk Machine Control Framework (AMCF) enables cutting-edge research. Scan path manipulation and innovative monitoring system integration are made possible by the full accessibility of the process chain from CAD to the final part.

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The TruPrint 1000 by Trumpf is an industrial laser-based powder bed fusion machine with a small build volume. The 55 μm spot enables high-precision manufacturing of parts, allowing for the printing of complex geometries with high spatial resolution using 316L stainless steel. The industrial-standard machinery offers easy handling, making it suitable for both professional and educational use.