EOS, BESTinClass Joint Venture to Offer MMP
in UK
FirstSurface Ltd. to provide
micro-machining process for high-precision
surface finishing in UK
 FRANKFURT,
Germany and GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec 3, 2009 - EOS, the world-leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, announced
an exclusive joint venture with Swiss-based BESTinCLASS, a company that has
developed the micro-machining process (MMP). MMP applies a
mechanical-physical-chemical surface treatment to items placed inside a
treatment tank. Resulting from this agreement, FirstSurface Ltd., a Joint
Venture between EOS and BESTinCLASS, will be the exclusive provider of MMP in
the UK. Further exclusive locations in Europe are in preparation.
A laser-sintered metal blade before and after surface polishing
Apart from the watch making and luxury goods industry, MMP can be applied
in a wide variety of product sectors including aerospace, medical, mould
making and auto-sport, all of which enjoy performance gains as a result of
the unique accuracy and control provided by the Micro Machining Process.
Benefits of MMP include:
- Surface finishes can be controlled selectively up to a mirror-like
polish
- Costs and turnaround times are predictable and controlled
- Finishes can be reproduced to industrial standards for multiple
parts
- Treated parts are free from contamination
In addition, part geometries are not altered, cavities can be accessed
and the process can be applied selectively. Apart from that, the mechanical
properties of the treated surfaces are not altered, hardening is minimized
and the process is approved for parts used in medical applications.
Dr. Hans Langer, founder and CEO of EOS says: “Our Direct Metal
Laser-Sintering (DMLS) processes metal materials with an application
spectrum ranging from prototypes to series products. This already enables a
full range of new product developments and production processes. There is a
tendency among our clients to increasingly demand post-production surface
finishing options as well. Our cooperation not only guarantees that they get
a one-stop-shop solution from design to polishing, it can also help
them—among other things—to secure a competitive advantage for their
respective products. As such, the joint venture we now contracted with
BESTinCLASS is a perfect addition to our current portfolio. And it paves the
way for new e-Manufacturing applications and solutions.”
Laurent Cataldo, General Manager of BESTinCLASS, sees a lot of benefits
for all parties involved in this co-operation: “e-Manufacturing offers a
huge potential for Rapid Manufacturing applications. In this context,
surface finishing like those offered by BESTinCLASS become more and more
important too.” And he adds: “On the other hand, we as a company can learn a
lot about surface-finishing needs in industries other than watch making and
luxury goods, which currently are our primary focus. As such, we are more
than happy to cooperate with EOS, the market leader in Laser-Sintering.”
About BESTinCLASS
Founded in Switzerland in 1995, BESTinCLASS SA has developed the
micro-machining process (MMP), a proprietary precision surface finishing
technique. MMP can finely distinguish and selectively apply different
primary roughness, secondary roughness and waviness profiles to surfaces.
Working from its own treatment labs, BESTinCLASS is poised to provide
manufacturers with custom finishes to meet their specifications. An
exceptional feature of MMP is its ability to provide selective surface
finishes that can be reproduced to industrial standards. The company employs
32 people and is headquartered in Genolier near Geneva. For more
information, please visit
www.binc.biz/gb/index.php
About EOS
EOS was founded in 1989 and is today the world-leading manufacturer of
laser-sintering systems. Laser-sintering is the key technology for
e-Manufacturing, the fast, flexible and cost-effective production of
products, patterns and tools. The technology manufactures parts for every
phase of the product life cycle, directly from electronic data.
Laser-sintering accelerates product development and optimizes production
processes. EOS completed its business year 2008/2009 with revenues of
approximately 60 million Euros. The company employs 300 people worldwide,
250 of them in Krailling near Munich, Germany. For more information, please
visit www.eos.info
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