Machine Comparison
Colibrium M Line vs DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
Colibrium Additive vs DMG Mori · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The Colibrium M Line and the DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM are both metal additive manufacturing machines, but they sit at opposite ends of the size range. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair: build volume is the only row both list.
The Colibrium M Line builds within 500 x 500 x 400 mm (x, y, z) and is aimed at large nickel alloy, tool steel and aluminum parts. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM builds within 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. (X / Y / Z), a far smaller envelope meant for small, detailed parts, lattice structures and components with internal cooling channels.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Colibrium M Line | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | 500 x 500 x 400 mm (x, y, z) | 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. (X / Y / Z) |
Advantages
Colibrium M Line
- Build volume of 500 x 500 x 400 mm (x, y, z) against 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. (X / Y / Z)
- Suits large nickel alloy, tool steel and aluminum parts that need a 500 x 500 mm area
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- A 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. build volume sized for small, detailed parts
- Suits lattice and honeycomb structures and parts with close-contoured internal cooling channels
- Suits material and process parameter development on an open system
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. Choose the Colibrium M Line for large parts that need its 500 x 500 x 400 mm build volume, in nickel alloys, tool steels or aluminum. Choose the DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM for small, detailed components, functional prototypes in series materials and parameter development, where a 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. envelope is enough. With only one comparable figure published, part size is the deciding factor.