3D-EHLA:
New dimensions in laser metal deposition

pE3D: fast, precise and flexible.

With High-Speed Laser Deposition Welding (EHLA process), alloys of any elemental compositions can be deposited on metallic and ceramic substrates or components. The pE3D system makes it possible for the first time to use this technology at an industrial-scale also on components that are not rotationally symmetrical.

High deposition rates – highest precision

In additive manufacturing and coating and repair applications, the pE3D system excels in terms of the way it combines high process speed with ultra-high precision – two things that have so far been incompatible in conventional processes   > learn more

Rapid development of innovative alloying systems

The pontimat system for agile alloy development dramatically reduces the alloy development effort involved in conventional sample melting and analysis methods.   > learn more

pE3D
The pE3D system operates with linear kinematics that has been specifically designed for this process.

What the experts say:

"Agile, digital materials research is the foundation for innovation in countless industries. EHLA 3D and the pE3D system from ponticon will help us to significantly advance and shape the topic of Rapid Alloy Development (RAD) in the future.”
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Henrich Schleifenbaum
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Henrich SchleifenbaumHead of Institute at RWTH Aachen University Digital Additive Production DAP and Managing Partner at ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing
"With the pE3D system from ponticon, we are able to use the Extreme High Speed Laser Cladding EHLA process developed and patented at Fraunhofer ILT for coating, repair and additive manufacturing of three-dimensional components for the first time.“
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schopphoven
Dr.-Ing. Thomas SchopphovenHead of Business Unit at Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
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The benefits at a glance

Fast

Coating rates up to 600 cm²/min.

Precise

Filigree 3D structures with wall thicknesses down to 500 µm and roughness depths of approx. 10 µm

Flexible

Virtually unlimited combinations of alloys and elements