At the end of last year, EOS, a global technology and quality company for high-end solutions in additive manufacturing (AM), introduced EOSTATE MeltPool, an extension for its EOS M 290 system for direct metal laser sintering (DMLS).
It provides automated and intelligent process monitoring in real time. In this way, it creates the conditions for the automated monitoring of the melting pool. At the same time, it enables a view inside the part during the build process, as such paving the way for building a new quality system in the future.
Lufthansa Technik is the first customer to acquire the entire EOSTATE MeltPool solution. Udo Behrendt, key account manager at EOS, commented: “With Lufthansa Technik, we are pleased to welcome an innovative partner from the industry, with whom we will continue to develop our technology for the demanding requirements for the repair of aviation and aerospace components.”
Simon Feicks, project manager additive manufacturing, engine services at Lufthansa Technik, added: “We selected the EOS solution for several reasons. The underlying metal system EOS M 290 impressed us with its process stability. The technology has already proven itself with engine manufacturers. During the decision-making process, we were particularly impressed with this particular combination of EOS core competencies. On this basis, we will be preparing for future component generations that are optimised for additive manufacturing, so that we can continue to defend our leadership position in an intensely competitive environment.”
