Lasefinity introduces compact 100X metal AM machine with integrated nitrogen generation
Lasefinity, a brand of Manufacturing Made Easy Ltd headquartered in Sheffield, UK, has introduced the 100X, a compact Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) machine designed to reduce the cost, complexity and space requirements associated with metal Additive Manufacturing. The machine combines a 100 × 100 × 100 mm build volume with integrated cooling, filtration and nitrogen generation.
Measuring 460 × 460 × 720 mm and weighing less than 100 kg, the 100X houses its laser, cooling system, filtration equipment and nitrogen generator within a single enclosure. For materials compatible with nitrogen processing, no separate chiller, external filtration unit or additional nitrogen generator is required. This integration is intended to reduce the installation footprint, simplify setup and minimise the number of separate components requiring maintenance.
The 100X features a 300 W air-cooled, single-mode fibre laser and a high-accuracy galvanometer-based scanning system. An adjustable beam diameter of 70–150 µm enables users to investigate different energy distributions and processing conditions. The heated build plate can reach 120°C, providing further flexibility for material development and application-specific process parameter optimisation.
The machine is designed to process a range of materials, including steels, aluminium, nickel and titanium alloys, subject to suitable processing parameters and atmospheres. Its integrated nitrogen generator supports materials compatible with nitrogen processing, while an external argon connection allows argon to be used when required.
Users have open access to process parameters and can source their own suitable metal powders and standard consumables. This enables researchers to investigate materials, optimise laser settings and study process behaviour, while allowing industrial users to develop application-specific processing strategies and manage operating costs.
In an effort to address ongoing ownership costs, the 100X uses replaceable filters and is available with maintenance packages, including pay-as-you-go options. These arrangements allow users to select support according to their operational requirements and expenditure. Each machine is supplied with a full one-year warranty.
The 100X operates on single-phase 110/220 V power, eliminating the need for a three-phase electrical installation. Lasefinity states that its plug-and-play configuration is designed to enable startup within one hour of delivery, subject to site readiness and the completion of necessary setup and safety checks. Application-specific commissioning and process development may still be required.
The machine is aimed at businesses, research laboratories and universities seeking to adopt metal AM with potentially lower equipment costs, operating expenses and infrastructure requirements commonly associated with larger machines. Its 100 mm cubic build volume is suited to small components, experimental builds and materials development, while its open architecture supports both industrial application development and academic research.
Lasefinity will be at Formnext 2026, November 17 – 20, Frankfurt, Germany, hall 12.0, stand G130.
