Machine Comparison
SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 vs Trumpf TruPrint 1000
SLM Solutions vs Trumpf · Metal Additive Manufacturing
Summary
The SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 and the Trumpf TruPrint 1000 are both metal additive machines, but they serve different jobs. One is a large production system with 12 x 1,000 W of laser power (12 kW total); the other is a small machine with 200 W. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, so the table has two rows.
The SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 builds within 600 x 600 x 600 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 23.6 in) and has 60 times the laser power. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 has a cylindrical build volume of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height, which fits dental, medical, jewelry and research work.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 | Trumpf TruPrint 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Power | 12 x 1,000 W (12 kW total) ▲ | 200 W |
| Build Volume | 600 x 600 x 600 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 23.6 in) | Cylindrical: 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height |
Advantages
SLM Solutions NXG XII 600
- 12 x 1,000 W of laser power (12 kW total) against 200 W, 60 times as much
- 600 x 600 x 600 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 23.6 in) build volume against a cylinder of 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height
- Described for series production of large parts and full-plate runs
Trumpf TruPrint 1000
- Small build cylinder, 100 mm (3.9 in) diameter x 100 mm (3.9 in) height, sized for dental, medical and jewelry parts
- Described as an entry point for labs, R&D facilities and small job shops starting in metal additive work
- Described for intricate small parts in cobalt-chrome, titanium and precious metals
Verdict
These machines do different jobs. The SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 is for series production of large parts, with 600 x 600 x 600 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 23.6 in) of build volume and 12 kW of total laser power. The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 is for small, intricate parts such as dental copings, small implants, jewelry and tooling inserts that fit a 100 mm (3.9 in) cylinder, and for labs and small shops starting in metal additive work. A buyer considering one is rarely considering the other.