Concept Laser Xline 2000R

The Concept Laser Xline 2000R is one of the largest laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems ever built for industrial production, featuring an 800 x 400 x 500 mm build envelope — a scale that puts large turbine components, aerospace structural frames, and substantial industrial tooling within reach of additive manufacturing for the first time. Developed by Concept Laser GmbH (acquired by GE Additive in 2016), the Xline 2000R represents the pinnacle of the Concept Laser product lineup and a genuine engineering achievement in large-format metal AM.

The Xline 2000R uses two 1,000 W Yb-fiber lasers (2 x 1 kW) operating simultaneously across the build area in a zone-based dual-laser configuration. At this scale, a single laser would require impractically long build times — the 800 x 400 mm footprint demands multi-laser operation to remain commercially viable. The LaserCUSING process (Concept Laser's proprietary name for their selective laser melting technology) achieves near-100% density parts with mechanical properties competitive with wrought material in the Z-direction when process parameters are optimized.

With a build volume of 800 x 400 x 500 mm, the Xline 2000R was, at the time of its introduction, without peer in the LPBF market for part size capability. It enables printing of components like large aerospace structural brackets, automotive die-casting tooling with conformal cooling, large industrial impellers and turbine wheels, and spacecraft structural elements as single-piece prints. The 'R' designation indicates an updated version with enhanced powder handling, improved atmosphere management, and refined process controls over the original Xline 2000.

Following GE Additive's acquisition of Concept Laser, the Xline 2000R has been marketed primarily through GE Additive's industrial channels. The system uses GE Additive's Amp software platform for build preparation and process management, replacing the original Concept Laser software suite. Large-format metal AM at this scale requires substantial facility infrastructure — the machine itself weighs several tonnes, requires high-capacity argon or nitrogen supply, 3-phase high-amperage electrical service, and significant floor space. New Xline 2000R systems are priced between $2,000,000 and $3,500,000 depending on configuration and options.