Machine Comparison
EOS M 100 vs Trumpf TruPrint 1000
EOS vs Trumpf · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The EOS M 100 from EOS and Trumpf TruPrint 1000 from Trumpf are direct competitors in the metal additive manufacturing category. These machines are closely matched across most specifications, making the decision more about specific feature priorities, dealer support, and your existing shop ecosystem than raw spec advantages. Both machines are proven performers in production environments and represent solid investments for shops in the market for a metal additive manufacturing.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | EOS M 100 | Trumpf TruPrint 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Build Volume | Ø 100 x 95 mm (Ø 3.94 x 3.74 in) | Cylindrical: 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height |
| Laser Type | Yb-fiber laser | Trumpf fiber laser |
| Layer Thickness | 20 - 50 µm (material dependent) ▲ | 10 - 50 um (0.0004 - 0.002 in) |
| Materials | Cobalt Chrome, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Precious metals | Stainless steels, tool steels, titanium alloys, cobalt-chrome, precious metals, aluminum alloys |
| Inert Gas | Nitrogen | Nitrogen or Argon |
| Machine Dimensions | 800 x 950 x 2,250 mm (31.5 x 37.4 x 88.6 in) | ~1,445 x 1,680 x 1,600 mm (56.9 x 66.1 x 63.0 in) ▲ |
| Software | EOSPRINT, EOSTATE monitoring (optional) | TruTops Print |
| Price Range | $250,000 - $350,000 | $170,000 - $250,000 (new, configuration dependent) ▲ |
Advantages
EOS M 100
- Superior layer thickness at 20 - 50 µm (material dependent) vs 10 - 50 um (0.0004 - 0.002 in)
- Backed by EOS's dealer and service network for parts and support
- Dental labs producing crowns, bridges, partial dentures, and custom abutments in cobalt chrome and titanium
Trumpf TruPrint 1000
- Superior machine dimensions at ~1,445 x 1,680 x 1,600 mm (56.9 x 66.1 x 63.0 in) vs 800 x 950 x 2,250 mm (31.5 x 37.4 x 88.6 in)
- More competitive pricing at $170,000 - $250,000 (new, configuration dependent) compared to $250,000 - $350,000
- Backed by Trumpf's dealer and service network for parts and support
- Dental labs and dental manufacturing operations producing copings, crowns, bridges, and partial frameworks in CoCrMo and titanium
Verdict
This is a close matchup. The EOS M 100 and Trumpf TruPrint 1000 trade advantages across different specifications, making neither a clear winner on paper alone. Your decision should come down to practical factors: which dealer is closer, which control system your operators already know, what tooling ecosystem you're invested in, and which machine's specific strengths match your highest-volume work. Get quotes on both, run test cuts with your actual parts if possible, and factor in long-term service and support costs.