AM specialist Concept Laser has reported a 54% increase in sales in 2015 compared to the previous year. In 2014 orders were received for 110 machines, while 161 machines were ordered in 2015, equating to a growth in volume of 46%. By the end of 2015, more than 550 laser melting machines have been installed by Concept Laser around the world.
The company’s number of employees also rose by 67% from 103 (2014) to 172 (2015).
‘All the signs are that additive manufacturing is currently undergoing a paradigm shift towards series production on an industrial scale,’ the company said. ‘New, more economical machine concepts are therefore required.’
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