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SLM Solutions

SLM Solutions
28350 Cabot Drive, Suite 100
Novi, Michigan, 48377
United States of America

Serving as the North American subsidiary of SLM Solutions Group AG SLM Solutions NA, Inc. is a leading provider of 3D additive technology and machinery for metal part prototypes and manufacturing production.These powerful and innovative technologies support an optimal approach for safe, flexible and cost efficient metal part production across the aerospace, automotive, academia, energy and medical industries. SLM systems include the SLM®125HL, SLM®280HL, and SLM®500HL.Our multi-laser options, bi-directional loader movement, open software control, and closed-loop metal powder handling are defining the industry gold standard for achieving greater build speed, increased operator safety, and production part quality.

SLM Solutions NA Inc Resources

Making the Case for Building an AM Team

There's no question that metal AM technology has arrived at the point where it's a viable production alternative for companies of all sizes, across many industries. Manufacturers just need to do the proper due diligence to ensure they choose the right metal AM technology for their application. At the same time, they also need to align with a trusted and expert partner that can help navigate the inevitable twists and turns in what’s likely to be a rewarding and transformative journey.


SLM Solutions NA Inc in the News

Nikon SLM Solutions and Howco Metals Management Extend Partnership

Strategic advancements are focused on additive manufacturing for aerospace.

Nikon SLM Solutions Develops Dedicated Engineering Team

Goal is to enhance support and collaboration with its U.S. customers. 

AMEXCI and Nikon SLM Solutions Collaborate in the Nordics

This collaboration is intended to enhance large-scale serial production through additive manufacturing machines, the companies report.

Additive Manufacturing Solutions Uses Nikon SLM Solutions’ Technology

This move bolsters AMS' capacity for producing advanced materials and novel alloys, the company says.

Nikon SLM Solutions Partners with Materialise

Nikon SLM Solutions 3D printers attain connectivity with Materialise CO-AM.

GKN Aerospace Buys Two Nikon SLM Solutions Additive Manufacturing Systems

Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 printing area and 12 lasers align with GKN Aerospace's vision to make large parts with high productivity, companies say.

SLM Solutions Buys Adira AddCreative Technology

SLM Solutions solidifies its large additive manufacturing systems roadmap, company says.

Nikon’s Public Takeover Offer for SLM A Success

The settlement of the takeover offer and the bonds offer was effectuated in late January.

SLM Solutions Presents Innovation for Producing Large-Scale Metal Parts

The solution will enable production of high-quality metal parts up to a size of 3.0x1.2x1.2 meter (LxWxH), SLM Solutions reports. 

SLM Solutions Presents New Software Partner Ecosystem

The software partner ecosystem is designed to complement its in-house software portfolio to deliver a comprehensive End-to-End additive manufacturing software solution set.

Dyndrite and SLM Solutions to Offer Joint Support for Metal Printing Machines

Relationship builds on SLM Solutions’ Open Architecture Initiative, allows Dyndrite software to directly write laser toolpath and parameters to control either single or…

Atlantic XL Purchases SLM Technology

The Canada-based company selected additive manufacturing partner SLM Solutions as its vendor of choice for an additive manufacturing system.

Bosch Acquires Two SLM 500s

Goal is to supercharge the additive expansion and advance the automotive industry.

SLM Solutions, Viaccess-Orca, and ShipParts.Com Implement Cloud-To-Print Solution

The solution enhances the usage of parts data from the ShipParts.com cloud thanks to Viaccess-Orca's Secure Manufacturing Platform (SMP), a digital assets protection and…

SLM Solutions Outfits MacLean Additive with Machine for Serial Production

The investment will scale up additive manufacturing capabilities using MacLean’s Formetrix L-40 powder.

SLM Solutions and Burgmaier Strengthen Partnership In Tooling

Burgmaier introduced case-hardening steel 16MnCr5 to AM, and developed a hybrid-AM process using the SLM 280.