Metal‑Base — Affordable LPBF metal 3D printing for the shop floor
Floor‑standing LPBF

Affordable LPBF metal 3D printing—on your shop floor.

Print dense 316L stainless steel with a compact, floor‑standing LPBF system built for labs, startups, enthusiast makers, and R&D teams. Standard power, straightforward install.

Now printing at customer sites across NL and EU See recent builds →
Metal‑Base 1.0 floor‑standing LPBF printer on dark background
Prototype shown. Final industrial finish pending.

True LPBF under €10k

Re‑engineered optics and motion cut cost—without compromising density.

Workshop‑ready

Compact, floor‑standing footprint with standard power and simple setup.

Open where it counts

Klipper‑based motion and open‑source slicing for a familiar workflow.

Specs at a glance

Laser445 nm, 60 W diode
Build area128 × 100 mm 128 x 150 mm optional
Layer height0.05–0.10 mm (typ.)
Materials316L stainless, bronze (CuSn); copper in development
DensityNear‑full (316L)
Inert gasNitrogen
ControlKlipper; open‑source slicing
Spread

Thin layer of powder across the plate.

Melt

Laser selectively fuses each cross‑section.

Repeat

Layer by layer until the part is complete.

Depowder

Recover powder; reveal parts.

Finish

Optional machining and tumbling.

Safety & responsibilities

LPBF involves laser and fine metal powder. Metal‑Base is designed with interlocks and an inert nitrogen atmosphere, and ships with clear handling procedures. Operators must follow local standards and wear appropriate PPE.

Read the full safety guide

Materials

  • 316L stainless — production‑grade results
  • Bronze (CuSn) — attractive finish
  • Copper — promising, in development
  • Aluminum — not supported

Ready to bring metal AM to your shop floor?