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SLM Solutions NXG XII 600E

$2,500,000-$4,000,000 Updated 2025-03-15
SLM Solutions NXG XII 600E Metal Additive Manufacturing
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Key Specifications

build volume

600 x 600 x 600 mm

lasers

Up to 12 x 1 kW

total power

12 kW

build rate

Up to 1,000 cm³/hr

layer thickness

30-90 µm

materials

AlSi10Mg, Ti6Al4V, IN718, IN625, 316L, H13

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Overview

Enhanced NXG XII 600 with up to 12 x 1 kW lasers (12 kW total), 600 x 600 x 600 mm build volume. Highest build rate in SLM at up to 1,000 cm³/hr.

Targets serial production in aerospace, automotive, energy. Multi-laser overlap for full plate coverage. Materials: Al, Ti, Ni alloys, stainless, tool steel.

Enhanced optics, improved gas flow, updated monitoring.

New: $2.5M-$4M. Competitors: EOS M 400-4, GE Concept Laser, Trumpf TruPrint 5000.

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Full Specifications

Parameter Value
Build Volume 600 x 600 x 600 mm
Lasers Up to 12 x 1 kW
Total Power 12 kW
Build Rate Up to 1,000 cm³/hr
Layer Thickness 30-90 µm
Materials AlSi10Mg, Ti6Al4V, IN718, IN625, 316L, H13
Scan Speed Up to 12 m/s
Atmosphere Argon or nitrogen
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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • 12 kW industry-leading
  • 600 mm cube
  • 1,000 cm³/hr
  • Production serial mfg
  • Wide material range
  • Enhanced over original

Limitations

  • $2.5M-$4M
  • 12-laser calibration
  • Major facility needs
  • Limited base
  • Post-processing
  • High powder costs
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Best For

Aerospace serial Automotive lightweighting Energy sector Production scale-up Largest SLM builds Throughput critical
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Frequently Asked Questions

01 Cost?

$2.5M-$4M.

02 Lasers?

Up to 12 x 1 kW.

03 Rate?

Up to 1,000 cm³/hr.

04 vs EOS?

3x lasers, larger volume. EOS has broader base.

05 Materials?

Al, Ti, Ni, SS, tool steel.

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Videos

SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 Digital Launch

SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 Digital Launch

Nikon SLM Solutions

Unrivaled Production Speed and Precision of the Nikon NXG 600E.

Unrivaled Production Speed and Precision of the Nikon NXG 600E.

Nikon SLM Solutions

What AM machines still need to compete with traditional manufacturing — NIKON SLM Solutions

What AM machines still need to compete with traditional manufacturing — NIKON SLM Solutions

Additive Talks

CYLINDER SWAP

CYLINDER SWAP

Nikon SLM Solutions

Automated Depowdering of NXG XII 600 part

Automated Depowdering of NXG XII 600 part

Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH | Automated Depowdering

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