Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM vs Trumpf TruPrint 1000
DMG Mori vs Trumpf · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM and the Trumpf TruPrint 1000 are both compact laser powder-bed machines for small metal parts, and both list a 200 W fiber laser. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, so the differences come down to build volume and the laser option.
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM builds in a rectangular 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in volume, while the Trumpf TruPrint 1000 builds in a cylinder of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height. That gives the DMG Mori the taller build, 7.9 in against 3.9 in. DMG Mori also lists a 400 W laser as an extra-cost option, where the table shows only 200 W for the Trumpf.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM | Trumpf TruPrint 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Source | Fibre laser, 200 W standard, 400 W optional | Trumpf fiber laser |
| Laser Power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Build Volume | 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in. (X / Y / Z) | Cylindrical: 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM
- Taller build: 7.9 in of height against 100 mm (3.9 in)
- Rectangular 4.9 x 4.9 x 7.9 in build volume against a cylinder of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter
- 400 W laser available as an extra-cost option; 200 W is standard on both
Trumpf TruPrint 1000
- Small build cylinder of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height, matched to dental copings, crowns and jewelry
- Positioned as an entry platform for dental labs, research labs and small shops starting in metal additive manufacturing
Verdict
Both are small 200 W machines, so pick by part shape and application. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 12 SLM is the choice for parts up to 7.9 in tall, lattice structures and parameter development on an open system, with a 400 W option in reserve. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 fits dental labs, jewelry makers and research groups whose parts sit inside a 100 mm (3.9 in) cylinder. With so few shared figures published, the table supports no broader ranking.