3DMD Dynamic Material Deposition

New dimensions in Directed Energy Deposition

3DMD: fast, precise and flexible.

Ponticon specializes in innovative solutions for laser-based additive manufacturing and coating of metal components. Our high-speed DED systems deliver unparalleled efficiency, precision, and material flexibility.

Ponticon's modular 3DMD technology core enables application-tailored integration of kinematics, laser technology, and sensors into both standardized and bespoke machines.

To support seamless operation and long-term customer success, Ponticon's product portfolio is complemented through sensors, software, and expert services.

Fast

Coating rates up to 1,000 cm²/min
Build-up rates up to 600 cm³/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

Ponticon GmbH

About us

Applications

The 3DMD process is used for the coating and additive manufacturing of highly stressed, metallic components.

Products

With tailored solutions, Ponticon sets new standards regarding productivity, precision and material flexibility in AM and coating applications.

Application development

With an experienced application team, we develop individual solutions for your manufacturing task.

Company

Innovative mechanical engineering "Made in Germany" meets process know-how and 100% customer orientation.

Ponticon references

Users of 3DMD technology

"With the pE3D system from ponticon, we are able to use the Extreme High Speed Laser Cladding EHLA process developed and patented at the Fraunhofer ILT for coating, repair and additive manufacturing of three-dimensional components for the first time."

DR. THOMAS SCHOPPHOVEN

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Aachen, Head of Business Unit LMD

"Agile, digital materials research is the basis for innovations in countless industries. Ponticon's 3DMD technology and pE3D system will help us to significantly advance and shape the topic of Rapid Alloy Development (RAD) in the future."

PROF. DR. JOHANNES HENRICH SCHLEIFENBAUM

RWTH Aachen University Digital Additive Production DAP, Head of Institute

"We consider 3DMD to be an ideal process for the Application Center for Additive Manufacturing at the TU Kaiserslautern. Together with ponticon, we enable regional SMEs to access a highly innovative manufacturing technology that ultimately serves to create unique selling points in global markets."

PROF. DR. JAN AURICH

TU Kaiserslautern Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Production Systems, Head of Institute

"The Ponticon system, which is coupled to a machining center via two industrial robots, is used in our circular factory as an inspection and remanufacturing cell for reconditioning used components. In order to make the best possible use of the flexibility of the system, it is equipped with comprehensive process sensor technology."

PROF. DR. FREDERIK ZANGER

wbk Institute of Production Science at KIT, Director Manufacturing and Materials Technology

Any questions?

Contact us

We are pleased to answer your questions about possible applications and our products. We are looking forward to receiving your inquiry!

Alte Schmelze 20, 65201 Wiesbaden

Tel: +49 6136 91745010

Email: info@ponticon.de