3D Systems DMP Factory 500: Scalable Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical Industries

• Advanced metal additive manufacturing system
• Modular design enabling scalable production
• Consistent, repeatable part quality
• Cost‑effective metal 3D printing
• High‑throughput operation
• Seamless handling of large components

Modular, Scalable Factory Architecture

The DMP Factory 500 is built around function‑specific modules that work in concert to maximize throughput and reduce downtime. Each module is fully integrated with a Removable Print Module (RPM) that can be vacuum‑sealed for a controlled print environment and moved between printer and powder modules for a seamless, continuous production workflow.

Printer modules run 24/7, while Powder Management Modules (PMMs) efficiently depowder build plates and automatically recycle unused powder. This closed‑loop system keeps the RPM ready for the next build, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

Configure your factory with the optimal number and type of modules to match your production volume and product mix.

Key Features

• Consistent, repeatable quality across all builds
• Lower part costs compared to traditional manufacturing
• High productivity with continuous production capability
• Seamless handling of large components up to 500 mm per side
• Fully integrated closed‑loop powder management

Specifications

• Manufacturer: 3D Systems
• Applications: Production & R&D
• Industries: Aerospace, Automotive, Medical
• Technology: DMP (Direct Metal Printing)
• Print type: Metal
• Launch year: 2018

Materials

• Primary: Nickel alloys (additional alloys available upon request)
• System type: Closed material loop

Build Volume (XYZ)

• Metric: 500 × 500 × 500 mm
• Imperial: 20.7 × 20.7 × 20.7 inches

Technical Properties

• Layer thickness: 2–200 µm
• Laser: 3 × 500 W fiber lasers
• Dimensional accuracy: ±0.1–0.2 % with a minimum tolerance of 50 µm

System Requirements

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro, 64‑bit
• Software: DMP Software Suite + 3DXpert
• Electrical: 400 V AC, 3‑phase + N + PE, 50/60 Hz

Physical Dimensions & Weight

• Metric: 3010 × 2290 × 2820 mm
• Imperial: 118 × 90 × 111 inches