3D Systems DMP Factory 500

The 3D Systems DMP Factory 500 is a large-format, production-scale direct metal printing system with a 500 x 500 x 500 mm build volume and three 500W fiber lasers. Designed from the ground up for factory-floor metal additive manufacturing, the Factory 500 incorporates automated powder handling, the removable print module (RPM) system, and vacuum chamber technology to deliver the throughput and consistency required for serial production of large metal components.

The triple-laser configuration covers the 500 x 500 mm build area with overlapping scan fields, enabling all three lasers to address any region of the build plate simultaneously, providing roughly 3x the build rate of a single-laser system of equivalent volume. The vacuum-capable build chamber achieves oxygen levels below 25 ppm, essential for processing reactive alloys like titanium and aluminum where even trace oxygen contamination degrades mechanical properties. The powder management system is fully enclosed, maintaining inert atmosphere from powder loading through build completion and part removal.

The Factory 500 modular architecture is designed for continuous production. The RPM system allows one build to be removed and a fresh module loaded in under 30 minutes while the completed build is processed offline. Powder recycling, sieving, and quality checking happen in connected modules rather than manually at the machine, reducing manual handling, improving powder traceability, and minimizing operator exposure to metal powders.

3D Systems supports the Factory 500 with the 3DXpert software suite for build preparation and the DMP Monitoring system for in-process quality assurance. Material options include LaserForm Ti Gr23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI), LaserForm Ni718, LaserForm AlSi10Mg, and other qualified alloys. Parts qualified on the smaller DMP Flex 350 can transition to the Factory 500 without re-developing process parameters, as both machines share the same core laser and atmosphere technology.