ExOne Announces Siemens as Inaugural Customer for All-New InnoventPro™ Entry-Level Metal Binder Jet 3D Printer

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The ExOne Company (XONE) will unveil the InnoventPro 3L metal 3D printer at Formnext 2021 (Nov. 16-19, Frankfurt, Germany). This advanced entry-level model features a 125 x 220 x 100 mm build area, Triple ACT compaction technology, and new NanoFuse™ binders. Siemens is the first customer to order the InnoventPro for its Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub in North Carolina, where it will develop materials before scaling production on the X1 160Pro. The InnoventPro will be available to early-access customers in H1 2022, enhancing ExOne's manufacturing capabilities and technology integration.

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• Inaugural order for InnoventPro from Siemens, establishing a key partnership.
• InnoventPro introduces advanced features like Triple ACT technology and NanoFuse binders.
• Early-access availability in 2022 indicates strong market interest in ExOne's technology.

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• Global premiere of the production model of the InnoventPro slated for Formnext 2021, Nov. 16-19 in Frankfurt, Germany
• Affordable new model features several first-ever offerings, including a comprehensive new powder containment system and ability to print new class of NanoFuse™ binders
• Capable of printing ExOne’s world-leading portfolio of binder jetting metals and ceramics
• Inert model of InnoventPro, designed for printing aluminum 6061 and titanium 6-4, slated to be revealed in late 2022

NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today announced that global manufacturing innovation leader Siemens is the first of several customers to place an advance purchase for the InnoventPro 3L metal 3D printer.

The global premiere of the production model of the InnoventPro™ metal 3D printer is slated for Formnext 2021, Nov. 16-19 in Frankfurt, Germany. Siemens is the inaugural customer for the InnoventPro and will use the 3D printer at its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) located in Charlotte, North Carolina, to develop materials and processes before taking them to scale on the X1 160Pro™ extra-large metal 3D printer. (Photo: Business Wire)

The InnoventPro is the world’s most advanced entry-level model for metal binder jetting — designed to take the easy-to-use features of the popular Innovent+ with patented Triple ACT advanced compaction technology and offer them with a bigger build area and the best speed and cutting-edge technology features of ExOne’s production-ready printers, such as the X1 25Pro® and X1 160Pro™.

The InnoventPro is slated to be on display for the first time in ExOne’s booth in Hall 12.0, Booth D69 at Formnext 2021 from Nov. 16-19 in Frankfurt, Germany. The machine is available for early-access machine customers in the first half of 2022, with broad availability to follow.

The InnoventPro features Siemens controls, which integrate with the printer drives, motors, sensors, as well as Siemens MindSphere IoT operating system, which powers ExOne’s Scout machine monitoring and analysis app.

Siemens will use the InnoventPro at its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) located in Charlotte, North Carolina to develop materials and processes before taking them to scale on the X1 160Pro.

“We’re very excited to feature the InnoventPro in our Technology Collaboration Hub, and we look forward to demonstrating how to integrate advanced additive manufacturing systems such as the InnoventPro into our end-to-end Digital Thread,” said Tim Bell, Head of Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Industry, Inc. The CATCH facility will leverage Siemens advanced hardware automation and software tools to continue the industrialization of additive manufacturing.

“ExOne is proud to continue offering Siemens technologies in our production-ready metal binder jetting systems, and we’re delighted that Siemens has purchased our new InnoventPro for its own manufacturing use,” said John Hartner, ExOne’s CEO. “Siemens technology continues to deliver important integration value to our production customers, and we’re confident our printer will deliver important manufacturing value to their operations as well.”

InnoventPro Feature Highlights

The affordable new InnoventPro is an all-new package built from the ground up that gives binder jetting customers the most advanced entry-level system on the market in a 3-liter build area of 125 x 220 x 100 mm. Features include:

• Triple ACT advanced compaction technology for precision dispensing, spreading, and compacting of ultra-fine MIM powders, delivering the industry-leading density, accuracy and repeatability that was proven on the Innovent+
• Now packaged with the same faster, smarter, recirculating printhead modules that come standard on ExOne production printers, enabling easy scalability to larger models
• The new printhead will be capable of speeds topping 700 cc/hour on the InnoventPro and printing a new class of patented NanoFuse™ binders embedded with nanoparticles to improve part quality and simplify sintering
• An innovative new comprehensive powder containment system, featuring the ergonomic X1 Powder Grip™ loading system, delivers ease-of-use and improved cleanliness
• Siemens MindSphere powers ExOne’s Scout machine monitoring and analysis app, part of ExOne’s strategy to surround its printers with a complete digital workflow. Scout is available today in the Apple App Store and on Google Play for use with ExOne production sand and metal 3D printers

The InnoventPro was designed by ExOne’s experienced binder jet engineering team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Gersthofen, Germany, with final manufacturing and assembly done in the United States.

Learn more about the InnoventPro at exone.com/innoventpro.

About ExOne

ExOne (Nasdaq: XONE) is the pioneer and global leader in binder jet 3D printing technology. Since 1995, we’ve been on a mission to deliver powerful 3D printers that solve the toughest problems and enable world-changing innovations. Our 3D printing systems quickly transform powder materials — including metals, ceramics, composites and sand — into precision parts, metalcasting molds and cores, and innovative tooling solutions. Industrial customers use our technology to save time and money, reduce waste, improve their manufacturing flexibility, and deliver designs and products that were once impossible. As home to the world’s leading team of binder jetting experts, ExOne also provides specialized 3D printing services, including on-demand production of mission-critical parts, as well as engineering and design consulting. Learn more about ExOne at www.exone.com or on Twitter at @ExOneCo. We invite you to join with us to #MakeMetalGreen™.

About Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 75,000 employees internationally.

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Sarah Webster

Chief Marketing Officer

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sarah.webster@exone.com

Source: The ExOne Company

FAQ

What is the InnoventPro 3D printer's launch date?

The InnoventPro 3D printer will be unveiled at Formnext 2021 from November 16-19.

Who is the first customer for the InnoventPro 3D printer?

Siemens is the inaugural customer of the InnoventPro 3D printer.

What are the key features of the InnoventPro?

Key features include a 125 x 220 x 100 mm build area, Triple ACT compaction technology, and the ability to print with NanoFuse binders.

When will the InnoventPro be available to customers?

The InnoventPro will be available for early-access customers in the first half of 2022.

What technology does the InnoventPro use?

The InnoventPro uses advanced binder jetting technology, integrating Siemens controls and IoT features.