Concept Laser breaks ground on new Additive Manufacturing centre

December 1, 2017

News
December 1, 2017
Concept Laser breaks ground on new  3D printing centre

GE and Concept Laser have broken ground on a new ‘3D Campus’ in Lichtenfels, Germany (Courtesy GE)

 

GE and Concept Laser have broken ground on a new ‘3D Campus’ in Lichtenfels, Germany. According to the companies, the 3D Campus will unite research and development along with production, service, and logistics. The new offices are expected to be ready for move-in in early 2019, and will offer 40,000 m2 meters of working space for about 500 employees.

Future machine production capacity is expected to be four times higher than today, making Concept Laser’s Lichtenfels facility a global GE centre for the production of metal Additive Manufacturing systems. It was stated that around €105 million will be invested into the location.

The 3D Campus is expected to accommodate the strong growth of Concept Laser in recent years and make room for further expansions. Frank Herzog stated, Founder and Chairman & CEO of Concept Laser, stated, “We are not only laying the foundation for a new facility, but also creating skilled jobs in the region. Lichtenfels will become a global beacon for industrial 3D printing as the new GE centre”.

Ilse Aigner, Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy, and Technology, commented during the groundbreaking, “The 3D Campus will create a centre for 3D metal printing that offers real added value for the whole of Bavaria. 3D printing is becoming more prevalent in almost all sectors because it allows lighter, more variable and more stable components to be produced using fewer resources.”

www.ge.com/additive

www.concept-laser.de

News
December 1, 2017

Looking for AM machines, metal powders or part manufacturing services?

Discover suppliers of these and more in our comprehensive advertisers’ index and buyer’s guide, available in the back of Metal AM magazine.

  • AM machines
  • Process monitoring & calibration
  • Heat treatment & sintering
  • HIP systems & services
  • Pre- & post-processing technology
  • Powders, powder production and analysis
  • Part manufacturers
  • Consulting, training & market data
Find suppliers

Don’t miss a thing – register for our newsletter

Don't miss any new issue of Metal AM magazine, and get the latest industry news. Sign up to our twice weekly newsletter.

Register now

In the latest issue of Metal AM magazine

Download PDF
 

Extensive AM industry news coverage, as well as the following exclusive deep-dive articles:

  • Back to the future: A decade of Additive Manufacturing innovation and growth at Materials Solutions
  • Win or lose: A CEO’s reflections on Artificial Intelligence and Additive Manufacturing
  • AMS 2025 New York: A reality check for the Additive Manufacturing industry
  • Optimising powder removal in PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing: A Digital Twin approach
  • ValCUN’s MMD: A robust, wire-based aluminium AM technology for defence and industrial applications
  • Enhancing quality and reliability in metal Additive Manufacturing: The role of laser calibration

Join 40,000+ other AM professionals – follow us online

About Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine

Metal AM magazine, published quarterly in digital and print formats, is read by a rapidly expanding international audience.

Our audience includes component manufacturers, end-users, materials and equipment suppliers, analysts, researchers and more.

In addition to providing extensive industry news coverage, Metal AM magazine is known for exclusive, in-depth articles and technical reports.

Our focus is the entire metal AM process from design to application.

Each issue is available as an easy-to-navigate digital edition and a high-quality print publication.

Discover our magazine archive…

The free to access Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine archive offers unparalleled insight into the world of metal Additive Manufacturing from a commercial and technological perspective through:

  • Reports on visits to leading metal AM part manufacturers and industry suppliers
  • Articles on technology and application trends
  • Information on materials developments
  • Reviews of key technical presentations from the international conference circuit
  • International industry news

All past issues are available to download as free PDFs or view in your browser.

Browse the archive

Share via
Copy link
Powered by Social Snap