DMG Mori has introduced the second generation of its LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid, a production center that combines directed energy deposition (DED) with full 5-axis subtractive machining and in-process measurement, all within a single setup. The machine was unveiled earlier this year at the company’s open house in Pfronten, Germany.
For those who have been following DMG Mori’s AM journey, from its early DED developments to the industrialisation ambitions it laid out at EMO Hannover, the LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2 marks a significant step forward in process maturity.
The new machine integrates milling, drilling, turning, grinding, pre-heating, laser deposition welding via powder nozzle, and 3D scanning into one workflow. Build volume has grown by 170% compared to the first generation, accommodating workpieces up to 840 mm in diameter. Build rate has increased by 35%, directly targeting cost-per-part reduction.
A key addition is the proprietary MultiJet nozzle, enabling true 5-axis material deposition with homogeneous powder distribution regardless of nozzle orientation, a capability that matters for complex geometries and repair applications. An optional blue laser source also broadens material compatibility to include highly reflective metals such as copper, opening the door to graded material transitions and functional coatings.
On the process monitoring side, DMG Mori has integrated a suite of AM Assistant packages: a thermal imaging camera for temperature control during preheating, optical sensors for automatic powder mass flow calibration, melt pool monitoring for closed-loop laser power control, and a dedicated camera tracking the nozzle-to-workpiece distance. The AM Evaluator software ties this together by generating a time-sequenced digital twin, mapping real-time process data onto a 3D model of the component.
The machine is built on DMG Mori’s monoBLOCK platform, with 4-micron axis positioning accuracy and volumetric calibration via VCS Complete, running within the CELOS X / Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control environment.
For manufacturers working in tooling, aerospace, energy, or repair applications, the LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2 positions itself as an answer to how to make it economically viable at production scale.
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