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EOS Orders 155 Dual Setup Stations to Drive 24/7 Mass Production in Metal 3D Printing

2026-05-07

German automation solutions provider Grenzebach has secured an order from metal 3D printing leader EOS for 155 "Dual Setup Stations." Designed for systems such as the EOS M 400-4 and M4 ONXY, this equipment aims to maximize machine utilization. Its core value lies in reducing the laser downtime-to-restart cycle to under 60 minutes, enabling automatic initiation of a second print job without human intervention, thus achieving 24/7 continuous production. For high-utilization industries like aerospace, this technology significantly reduces non-productive time by eliminating bottlenecks associated with cooling, unpacking, and setup, helping manufacturers dedicate more time to core production tasks, optimize supply chains, and accelerate return on investment.

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EOS订购155套双工位站，推动金属3D打印24/7批量生产

德国自动化解决方案供应商Grenzebach获得金属3D打印设备龙头EOS一份155套“双设置站”（Dual Setup Station）的订单。该设备专为EOS M 400-4及M4 ONYX等系统设计，旨在最大化设备利用率。其核心价值在于将激光停机至重启时间缩短至60分钟以内，允许在无人干预的情况下自动启动第二个打印任务，从而实现打印机的全天候（24/7）连续生产。对于面临高利用率压力的航空航天等行业，该技术通过消除与冷却、拆包和设置相关的瓶颈，可显著降低非生产时间，帮助制造商将更多时间用于核心生产任务，优化供应链并加快投资回报。

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