Laser Prototypes Europe (LPE) has installed a new EOS P396 polymer 3D printing system to address 'surging demand for production-grade 3D printed components.'
The new EOS P396 represents LPE's fourth industrial SLS system and will allow the company to 'manage larger production runs and reduce lead times,' while 'maintaining the rigorous consistency required for end-use parts.'
LPE has sought to increase additive manufacturing capacity following a 'year of aggressive growth', which saw the company also implement two Hybrid Photosynthesis (HPS) systems. The increase in polymer manufacturing capability is allowing LPE to cater for larger parts and take another step towards a 'repeatable, production-focused' output.
"Additive manufacturing has matured into a mainstream production solution, and we are seeing that reflected in the scale of projects coming through our doors," said Patrick Walls, Engineering Director at LPE. "It’s no longer just about the ‘first off’ part; it’s about repeatable quality across an entire batch. This latest expansion helps us to bridge that gap for our customers, providing the high-volume throughput they need without losing the precision and certification that LPE is known for.”
LPE’s 3D Printing services support a diverse range of functional polymer and metal materials, underpinned by a full suite of in-house post-processing services. This start-to-finish infrastructure ensures that components are delivered ready for immediate integration into high-performance end-use applications. By maintaining all secondary operations under one roof, LPE says it provides a streamlined, low-risk supply chain that guarantees stringent quality control at every stage of the manufacturing cycle. LPE holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 accreditations, ensuring every part meets rigorous industrial specifications and quality benchmarks.
