EOS will assemble the EOS M 290 metal 3D printers in Texas
The company is expanding U.S. manufacturing with the best selling system (2,000 units installed to date)
EOS, a global leader in additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, is set to expand its U.S. production capabilities by assembling its highly successful EOS M 290 metal AM system at its Pflugerville, Texas, facility. This expansion, planned for the first quarter of 2025, will focus on fulfilling North American orders as demand continues to soar for one of the world’s most widely adopted metal 3D printing systems.
“EOS has been manufacturing in the U.S. for 14 years, and with the increasing demand for our best-selling EOS M 290—along with government policies promoting domestic production—expanding to our Texas facility was an easy decision,” said Kent Firestone, Senior Vice President of Operations at EOS North America.
EOS’s Texas-based facility already manufactures the INTEGRA P 450 polymer AM system and produces polymer materials through its Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) division in Temple, Texas. The company’s years of expertise, coupled with its ISO 9000 certification, ensure the Texas-built EOS M 290 will meet the same high standards of quality and performance that have driven its global success.
The EOS M 290’s dominance in the market is backed by its specifications, such as a 400-watt precision fiber laser with a 100 µm (0.004 in) focus diameter, a build area of 250 x 250 x 325 mm (9.8 x 9.8 x 12.8 in), and a scan speed of up to 7.0 meters per second (23 ft/sec). Additionally, it is compatible with the largest range of materials on the market, including aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, cobalt chrome, and tool steel.
“The fact that more than 2,000 EOS M 290 systems are in use worldwide is a testament to the system’s unmatched capabilities,” added Firestone. “We’re excited to bring its assembly to the U.S., meeting the growing demand from our North American customers.”
Glynn Fletcher, President of EOS North America, also emphasized the strategic importance of regional manufacturing: “In-region production is becoming a critical requirement for the end-users of our technology. The ‘Texas Built’ EOS M 290 will not only meet this need but will also strengthen our commitment to expanding U.S.-based manufacturing over the next few years.”
The expansion of EOS’s Texas operations aligns with its broader strategy to continue growing its presence in the North American market and to meet the rising demand for advanced additive manufacturing technologies. Nikon SLM Solutions recently began manufacturing its NXG systems in North America, to cater to a US-market that is more receptive to new technologies and more willing (and able) to invest in them than most European markets.
