ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Optomec – a leading global supplier of production-grade additive
manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals, today announced the release
of the new LENS CS 600 and CS 800 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) DED
Systems. These new additions to the Optomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping
(LENS) Classic System Series are configurable and maximize the process
build envelope with a minimal system footprint.

“These new systems come packed with next-generation DED components all
born from signature Optomec know-how and built to provide affordable,
high-quality metal additive manufacturing capabilities for industry’s
most demanding requirements,” said Tom Cobbs, Optomec LENS product
manager. “The LENS CS 600 and CS 800 systems represent the latest in DED
processing from precision deposition to cladding applications and extend
our product portfolio to continue to provide high-value metal additive
manufacturing solutions.”

The LENS CS 600 and CS 800 come standard with controlled atmosphere
chambers allowing for processing of both non-reactive and reactive
metals in an atmosphere that keeps moisture and oxygen levels at less
than 10 ppm. Also standard is the powerful Siemens 840D controller which
allows for smooth and sophisticated 3D printing from three axis up to
simultaneous five axis motion. These systems are also compatible with
Optomec’s latest generation LENS deposition head providing higher power
laser processing (up to 3 kW), interchangeable print nozzles, and
variable spot sizes.

Optomec LENS systems use an additive manufacturing technique called
directed energy deposition (DED), where high-powered lasers build
structures layer by layer directly from powdered metals, alloys,
ceramics, or composites to produce fully-dense parts with excellent
mechanical and fatigue properties.

The LENS CS 600 and CS 800 systems are designed to maximize the LENS
process build envelope while minimizing chamber volume and system
footprint. The base LENS machines are equipped with a linear three axis
motion system, but optionally can be delivered with a user
interchangeable rotary table and/or tilt-rotate trunnion for four and
five axis operations. The Siemens motion controller provides an
easy-to-use push button HMI and utilizes industry standard G&M codes to
drive the system. Optional material starter recipes, closed loop process
controls, thermal imaging, five axis tool path generation software, and
unparalleled customer service round out the LENS CS 600 and CS 800
systems.

All classic series systems incorporate Optomec industry-leading LENS
3D Metal Printing technology, which has been enhanced for higher
power and faster additive manufacturing. One unique advantage of LENS is
that it is able to add metal to existing parts for repair and coating
applications that extend the useful life of components without the need
to re-fixture or align the component on a second machine. The LENS CS
600 and CS 800 systems continue to lead the industry in cost to
performance ratio. First customer shipments have already begun this year.

About Optomec

Optomec is a privately-held, rapidly growing supplier of Additive
Manufacturing systems. Optomec’s patented Aerosol Jet Systems for
printed electronics and LENS 3D Printers for metal components are used
by industry to reduce product cost and improve performance. Together,
these unique printing solutions work with the broadest spectrum of
functional materials, ranging from electronic inks to structural metals
and even biological matter. Optomec has more than 300 marquee customers
around the world, targeting production applications in the electronics,
energy, life sciences and aerospace industries. For more information
about Optomec, visit http://optomec.com.

LENS is a registered trademark of Sandia National Labs; Aerosol
Jet is a registered trademark of Optomec.

Contacts

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876-4418