Trumpf TruPrint 1000

The Trumpf TruPrint 1000 is the entry-level system in Trumpf's laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) portfolio, built for small-format metal 3D printing of dental, medical, jewelry, and precision-engineering components. With a cylindrical build volume of 100 mm diameter by 100 mm height, it's not a production workhorse -- it's a compact, accessible platform for shops and labs that need to print small metal parts without the complexity and cost of Trumpf's larger TruPrint 2000, 3000, or 5000 systems.

The TruPrint 1000 uses a single Trumpf fiber laser at 200 W with a beam diameter of approximately 55 um, which delivers the resolution needed for fine-detail work like dental copings, crowns, bridges, small medical implants, and intricate jewelry pieces. Layer thickness ranges from 10 to 50 um depending on material and the balance between surface quality and build speed. The small build chamber and moderate laser power keep the system's energy consumption and inert gas usage low compared to larger LPBF platforms.

Powder handling on the TruPrint 1000 is designed for accessibility. The build cylinder and overflow cylinder are removable, allowing powder changes between materials with reasonable turnaround time. The system runs under inert gas atmosphere (nitrogen or argon depending on the alloy) for processing reactive and non-reactive metals. Supported materials include stainless steels (316L), tool steels, titanium alloys (Ti6Al4V), cobalt-chrome (CoCrMo), precious metals, and aluminum alloys.

The TruTops Print software handles build preparation including part orientation, support generation, slicing, and laser parameter assignment. Trumpf provides validated parameter sets for common alloys, and the system offers parameter access for users developing custom materials or optimizing existing processes. Build preparation can be done offline on a separate workstation while the machine runs.

The machine footprint is compact -- roughly 1,445 x 1,680 x 1,600 mm -- making it viable for dental labs, university research facilities, and small job shops that can't dedicate large floor areas to additive manufacturing equipment. Machine weight is approximately 600-700 kg, light enough for installation without special floor reinforcement.

Melt Pool Monitoring is available as an option for in-process quality assurance, tracking the laser-material interaction during each layer to flag anomalies. This is important for medical and dental applications where part integrity is critical and regulatory documentation may be required.

New TruPrint 1000 systems typically start around $170,000 and can reach $250,000 with monitoring options and material packages. That positions it below the EOS M 100 and comparable small-format LPBF systems in price, making it one of the more accessible industrial metal 3D printers from a major manufacturer. Used systems are rare on the secondary market given the relatively small installed base.