EOS presents the new EOS P3 NEXT polymer 3D printer

At Formnext 2024, EOS presented its latest development in the field of additive manufacturing: the EOS P3 NEXT. The industrial 3D printer was specially developed for the production of polymer parts and promises an increase in productivity of up to 50% compared to its predecessor. With a more compact design, optimized processes and new materials, the EOS P3 NEXT sets new standards in SLS series production, according to the manufacturer.

The machine offers a build volume of 340 × 340 × 600 mm with a significantly smaller footprint. The technical improvements include new scanning algorithms, a faster coating speed and improved heating systems. These developments not only ensure greater efficiency, but also better dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the components. In addition, the printer supports a material recycling rate of up to 80%, which both reduces costs and promotes sustainability.

“The EOS P3 NEXT enables a flexible and scalable manufacturing solution for regulated markets such as medical technology,” explained Virginia Palacios, Managing Director of Polymer Solutions at EOS. Customers can choose from a wide range of biocompatible materials, including EOS PA 2220 HighReuse and ALM PA 950 HD. These materials are not only durable, but also cost-effective and suitable for demanding applications such as medical devices, spectacle frames and structural components.

ADDMAN Group, a leading provider of AM services, is already testing the EOS P3 NEXT. According to Jay Dinsmore, Deputy Managing Director of ADDMAN, the machine will be at the heart of the company’s new “Health Excellence Additive Lab”. This center will produce applications for the regulated medical market from January 2025, meeting the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The EOS P3 NEXT will be available from December 2024. Seven materials are already available for the market launch. These include PA 2200 and PA 2241 FR; other materials can be qualified on request.