Software Releases

EOS Build (+)

• Volume segmentation

Productivity increase: Run fast in segments where you can run fast

High Quality: High quality parameters, in segments, where you need it

• Labeling of production and non-production orders jobs (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Centralized Material Set Management (Cloud based)

EOS Data Insights

• Scrap reduction with Machine State App

Browse through Powder Bed Images

• Machine State AppLayer details & Analytics
• Performance app with information on availability & utilization see how single or a whole fleet of

EOS Smart Monitoring

• Availability of Smart Fusion Image via the EOSCONNECT Core

Transparency and openness on behavior of control loop

EOS System Suite

• EOSCONNECT: New Data Points for M3 and M4 and P 500
• Support for the PowderBed camera on the EOS P 500 SLS

EOSPRINT 2.13

• More reliable powder dosing through improved algorithm and new parameterization --> less powder shortage --> less full overflow bin

• Upwards compatibility of EOSPRINT with machine software - Significantly reduce re-qualification & verification efforts

• Material Set Configurator - Work safely with 3rd party metal materials (for health & safety reasons, this tool must remain locked until users have completed a corresponding training)

• Laser Center Optimized Vector Scanning (LCDS) - new groundbreaking scanning strategy that enables higher build rates as well as homogeneity – new parameter settings
• Animated help to demonstrate exposure order settings
• Lock Exposure Sets independently
• Upon loading, EOSPRINT now automatically determines if a part is a solid or a support
• More flexibility in adjusting fine tuning values as self service

EOSCONNECT Core 1.8

Highlights

New datapoints for more insights in the machine status where added:

• Removal chamber temperature (available for EOS P 396, EOS P 500)

• Compressed Air pressure (available for EOS M 290, EOS M3-3, EOS M 400, EOS M 400-4, EOS P 500)

You can now streamline your data model even further by using the new information which has been made available for each data point on the Web Api: 

• Datatype: the technical data type of the data point, e.g. FloatingPoint 
• minimum sampling rate in ms 
• threshold: value by which a data point must change to become available on the interface 

We made all available data points available in an Excel sheet along with the following information:  

• the version a specific data point was introduced 
• on which interface the datapoint is available, Web API, OPC UA or MQTT 
• for which model is the data point available 

Performance improvements

• Download of images has been improved. Download is up to 2 times faster than in previous versions.

EOSPRINT 2.12

• Laser Center Optimized Vector Scanning (LCDS) - new groundbreaking scanning strategy that enables higher build rates as well as homogeneity
• The Energy Input Homogenization combines now the Min Vector Time and the Power Reduction to reduce overheating in critical areas
• EOSPRINT shows now the exposure time by exposure type to analyze the building time in more details
• Import of 3mf-files  - for performance improvements and to support industry standards
• Improved 3D viewing performance

EOSCONNECT Core 1.7

Highlights

• Manage machine licenses via the Web API
• Download machine configuration for generating task files – now you can automate the entire workflow: download configuration via Web API – generate task files via EOSPRINT SDK – upload task file via Web API – start a build job via OPC UA (EOSCONNECT Core Control license required, only works on specific machines)
• Download of machine logs via the Web API for troubleshooting and reporting
• New datapoints on the filter system, e.g. status of filter cleaning, filter cleaning count, etc. This enables you to get more insights on the behavior of the filter system
• Detailed information on the condition of the IPC via Web API, e.g. CPU load, available and free hard drive memory, etc. 
• Several process setpoints originating from EOSPRINT and the task file can now be accessed. This facilitates track and trace use cases because set values and measured values are available via one API

EOSTATE Exposure OT 1.9, EOSTATE MeltPool 2.6 & EOSTATE PowderBed 2.3

Highlights

• Now there is a text box in the layer slider that allows going directly to a certain layer number.
• The file names of the exported images are now the same regardless of whether the export tool or the “right-click” in the viewport channel has been used.
• The calculation of the layer information on the Monitoring IPC, which is the basis for the images analysis, is now also performed during the laser exposure. This improves the overall robustness of the system. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)

EOSPRINT 2.11

• Pulsed Wave Emission for new thin-walled applications with down to 90µm
• EOSPRINT works with FORMIGA P 110 Velocis for easy data preparation
• EOS M 300-4 load balancing: Automatic scan field adjustment and exposure type processing
• Extended EOSPRINT Software Development Kit (SDK) with export of scan paths including timestamps, laser power and scan speed

EOSCONNECT Core 1.6

Highlights

• MQTT is now supported
• EOSTATE data is available via the Web API

MQTT

We have added MQTT as the third type of interface besides OPC UA and Web API. An external MQTT broker needs to be set-up by customers wanting to utilize MQTT.

EOSTATE data available

EOSTATE MeltPool and EOSTATE Exposure OT images, indications and part statistics can now be obtained via the EOSCONNECT Core Web API. With this data available you can start building own analytics or automate the generation of part documentation. The new endpoints are available in the “jobs” and “layers” group. If you are a member of the EOS Developer Network you can use a virtual EOS system via the EDN Portal to try out this new functionality.

EOSCONNECT MachinePark Bundle Version 1.1

Highlights

• Improved rights management to define which user has access to which system
• Machines can be tagged with keywords which can be searched for to keep a better overview
• Graphs and notifications can be fed with external data

Rights Management

We have improved our rights management. It is now possible to show or hide specific machines to specific users of certain roles. 

Use tags to filter for specific machines

You can assign tags to machines like “M 4-4” or “Metal” and use them in a filter to only show specific machines. 

Extensibility

There is an API to inject timeseries data to the EOS Hub database from external data sources or own analytics. The UI of EOSCONNECT MachinePark can then be used to visualize this data in the sensors/graphs section of a machine. Thresholds can be configured and notifications can be set up for the external data, just as for internal data.

EOSTATE Exposure OT 1.8, EOSTATE MeltPool 2.5 & EOSTATE PowderBed 2.2

Highlights

• The monitoring data (images, part statistics and indications) can now be accessed via the Web API of EOSCONNECT Core. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• It is now possible to additionally export the images as *.tiff images with 32-bit. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• The size of the stored images has been reduced by up to 30 % (dependent of the job layout) by rounding grey value of each pixel to whole numbers. This significantly improves job handling, e.g. the import and export of jobs and also reduces the required disc space.
• The EOSTATE Exposure OT images, the part statistics and the indications can now also be exported via the export tool. This allows the export of all the job data of one or several jobs as well as the export of the whole job file. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• It is now possible to multi-select several jobs and then export, import or delete them all at once. The progress is shown in the status bar and matching notifications can be found in the event log of the client.
• The images, the part statistics and the indications can now also be exported via the export tool. This allows the export of all the job data of one or several jobs as well as the export of the whole job filem. (Applies only for EOSTATE MeltPool)

• The automatic export tool and the raw data export tool have been combined and all the settings are now available in one tool in the support role. In addition, it is now possible to set the automatic export settings in the remote use case. (Applies only for EOSTATE MeltPool)

EOSPRINT 2.10

• Highly sophisticated full overlap laser load balancing for EOS M 300-4 to optimize laser utilization and reduce building time
• Reduce powder consumption and powder loss by a layer specific dosing factor
• Display of the part properties for improved usability

EOSCONNECT Core 1.5

 
Highlights

Measure the availability of your EOS systems by using the new status endpoints and optimize their utilization by using the new control functions. Automation functions allow you to further streamline your AM production in combination with your 3rd party periphery.

Remote Control of Systems

We have added capabilities to remotely control the machine in alignment with health and safety requirements. It is now possible to send the following commands via the OPC UA interface:

• Start Job
• Stop Job
• Pause Job
• Resume JobThis allows for deeper integrations with 3rd Party software such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Optimize the laser-on-time of your EOS systems by integrating seamlessly with 3rd Party periphery. There are new control endpoints supporting this:

• Load Exchangeable Frame
• Unload Exchangeable Frame

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

The status of a machine can now be tracked in a fine granular way. On the EOSYSTEM user interface an operator can select the status. The status is accessed via Web API or OPC UA and it can be used to track the utilization of a system over time.
 

Diagnostic tool

The tool to troubleshoot problems with EOSCONNECT Core was introduced with Edition 11.20. We enhanced it to check for a valid license and certificate.

EOSCONNECT MachinePark Bundle Version 1.1

Highlights

• Oversee the status of multiple EOS systems in a single app
• Reduce your reaction time in case of anomalies by using notifications and remote control functionality
• Use the timeline view to improve your job planning
• New navigation in combination with breadcrumbs so switching between the different areas of the app is more intuitive and you always know where you are

Machine Dashboard

Added sensor graphs to be able to capture deviations of specific sensor values quickly and intuitively

• Added a timeline view of the status of the systems. This allows to see what the status of multiple machines is and where action is required. It is also a means of doing simple planning of build jobs

EOS Hub

• It is now also possible to use MySQL as a database system. This gives you the flexibility to settle on a freely available alternative to MSSQL
• It is now even easier to connect an EOS system to EOS Hub. Everything is configured in EOS Hub and no need to change the machine configuration anymore
• It is easier to set notification limits for sensor data. Set notifications directly from the sensor graphs

Open API

• All dashboard features are also available via an open API

Configuration

• Starting with EOSYSTEM Edition 11.20 (V14) connecting machines is significantly easier. Machines can be added by setting it up in the configuration app no changes on the machine are required anymore

EOSTATE Exposure OT 1.7, EOSTATE MeltPool 2.4 & EOSTATE PowderBed 2.1

Highlights

• It is now possible to install the Client software in parallel to prior software versions. The Client of Edition 05.21 can now be installed in parallel to the Client of Edition 11.20.
• Analysis Preview: The analysis profile management now also displays one layer next to the algorithm parameters including the indication overlay of the algorithm result for this layer. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)

• MPM raw data: it is possible to export MPM raw data in addition to the image acquisition. The raw data (target position in x/y, photodiode signal and the laser modulation) can now be automatically exported to a network attached storage after each layer. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• It is no longer necessary to install a separate video codec to use the video export. The videos can now be exported either in the file format *.mp4 or *.wmv. (Applies only for EOSTATE PowderBed)

EOSPRINT 2.9

• Part specific hatching origin for identical parts with the same quality*
• Animated scan path preview to verify correct exposure order and laser assignment to optimize laser utilization and reduce building time*
• The building time estimation shows exposure time per layer and laser to reduce cost per parts though building time optimization*
• Protected printing to encrypt your Intellectual Property when placing print orders externally (geometry and parameters)*
• Cloning of exposure type instances such as Contour, Hatch, Edge etc. for faster data preparation*

EOSPRINT Server

• Delegate task calculation to high performance server with print queue (Productivity increase in production workflows)

* feature of EOSPRINT Premium Module

EOSCONNECT Core 1.4

Highlights

• Save manual work by using the new API functions to upload task files and to download job, part and event reports.
• Get more insights on quality influencing parameters by using additional sensor data.
• There is a tool to diagnose if EOSCONNECT Core is running smoothly. It can be started by putting the machine in service mode and starting it via Windows start menu. This allows EOS service personnel and your operators to easily find out if something is wrong with EOSCONNECT Core.
• We use a new database system in the background, which boosts overall performance and results in less load on the IPC.

Web API

• There is a new data point to get the name of the material that is currently loaded in the machine
• The list of jobs can now be filtered by time
• More information about parts can be accessed , e.g. the exposure time per part. This ensures a more precise calculation of the cost-per-part
• Images from the powder bed camera are now available in high resolution
• We increased the recording rate of some sensors
• Additional information on the exposure units are available, such as laser power measurement for specific systems
• Additional process conditions which influence part quality are available. They include inert gas pressure, filter pressure and dosage factor
• There is a new datapoint to upload task files which have been generated with EOSPRINT

• We have also added a new datapoint to create PDF reports for jobs, parts and events. These additions allow you to further streamline and automate your AM production process
• User messages contain further information. We now provide the layer height on which a specific message occurred. Messages can now be filtered and are translated

OPC UA

• New datapoints have been added to the OPC UA interface: Material, humidity and pressure in the building chamber, dispenser fill level, inert gas pressure and dosage factor.
• Adding more “static” data to the OPC UA interface such as serial number and laser operating time so that there is the same data available as on the Web API. This let’s you choose the best technology for your integrations
• We introduce versioning to the OPC UA interface so that your integrations or applications remain functional after an update of the EOS system software

Security

We further improved security of our APIs. The message security mode Basic256 of OPC is due to security issues no longer supported. Instead we provide the following: None, Basic256Sha256, Aes128Sha256RsaOaep, AES256Sha256RsaPss.

EOSCONNECT MachinePark Bundle Version 1.0

Machine Dashboard

• There is a dashboard with an overview of multiple EOS systems. This way you get instant insights to anomalies of a system and stay informed anytime from anywhere
• The dashboard shows the current status of the system, whether it is building, idle, offline, or in an error state. This gives you insights on the machine condition from anywhere
• A notification system has been added. You can subscribe to specific messages from the machine or to sensors going out of certain thresholds. This allows you to shorten your reaction time in case something goes wrong
• We have added the possibility to pause, stop or resume a job from within the app. This allows you to control the machine from remote without being on site and reduce the waste of powder in case something went wrong
• The web app is responsive and can thus be used on any formfactor displays like desktop browsers, tablets or smartphone without sacrifices to usability

EOS Hub

Software server acts as a hosting environment for EOS apps and provides some core functionality which is needed by all apps
This core functionality is managing the connection to EOS systems and to a data base system, managing users and roles, and providing a Web API for 3rd party integration

Open API

All dashboard features are also available via an open API

Configuration

Configure machine connections, users, roles, notification settings and many other features

EOSTATE Exposure OT 1.6, EOSTATE MeltPool 2.3 & EOSTATE PowderBed 2.0

Highlights

• The Client gives you the possibility to check events that occurred during, before and after the build job. These events include e.g. frame losses, a hard shutdown of the IPC due to a defect UPS (for EOS M 300-4 and EOS M 400-4), exceeding the storage capacity and many more. The most important events are shown as pop-ups at the display at the machine. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• There are new calibration jobs available for the EOS M 300-4. These were necessary to ensure compatibility with the EOSPRINT of Edition 11.20. (Does not apply for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• The maintenance script includes additional repair functionalities, which leads to the database system being more robust.
• The user can now change the exposure time of images during a build job. (Applies only for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• The user can now use the EOSTATE PowderBed Client to watch the build process chamber live using the EOSTATE PowderBed camera. (Applies only for EOSTATE PowderBed)
• Images can be exported for (AfterRecoating and AfterExposure) as *.avi video with 30 fps. (Applies only for EOSTATE PowderBed)

EOSPRINT 2.8

• Automation of Exposure Set allocation based on the part file name extension (productive data preparation)
• New only Online Help with detailed EOSPRINT documentation
• Support of EOS M100
• Time optimized support exposure up to 60% faster to (reduce cost per part)

EOSCONNECT Core 1.3

Web API & OPC UA

Several new datapoints are available on the Web API allowing even more insights on process critical parameters. They include:

• Torque and position of the recoater to measure resistance in the powder bed
• Fill level of the dispenser
• Environment parameters like temperature and humidity
• Process chamber humidity
• O2 concentration in the process chamber now also available for the EOS M 300-4
• Position of the building platform

Remote Control of Systems

We are taking first steps in adding control functionality to EOSCONNECT Core. The running job can now be paused and resumed via OPC UA interface. This is function is currently only available for EOS Apps like EOSCONNECT MachinePark. It will be made available for public use in a future version of EOSCONNECT Core.

EOSTATE Exposure OT 1.5 & EOSTATE MeltPool 2.2

Highlights

• Image data is no longer stored in the database but directly on the file system. This leads to significant performance improvements, especially for job import, job export and for “maintenance”. In addition to that, storage space is released immediately after deleting a job in the Client, so that it is no longer required to run “maintenance” after job deletion.
• The *.raw format images now have a file header, which includes an identifier, the version number, width, height and the data type (4 bytes each).

EOSPRINT 2.7

• Introduction of new Parameter License Model –with machine park based license model and simple parameter license administration enabling cost savings for parameter licenses
• Install and run various EOSPRINT 2 versions in parallel (2.6, 2.7, 2.8, etc.) to use new productive features without any risks
• Upload machine-specific Fine Tuning values such as Global Beam Offset and Global Scaling to the machine which increases part accuracy
• EOS M 400-4 overlap functions “Randomized” and “Sawtooth” to increase part quality

• First release of this new module for process optimization*
• Use only when you are optimizing the process*
• Lock your Material Sets to protect intellectual property of parameters*

* feature of EOSPRINT Premium Module

EOSCONNECT Core 1.2

The EOS M 300-4 and EOS P 500 are now also supported by EOSCONNECT Core.

Web API

Images from EOSTATE PowderBed Imaging can now be retrieved via the Web API. Image acquisition can be automated. This enables you to improve traceability of the process or allows you to build your own image based data analytics

Security

Improved security – Users can configure a password for data access via the EOSCONNECT interfaces. These apply to access via OPC UA as well as the Web API. This ensures that only approved individuals or software services get access to machine data.

EOSTATE Exposure OT 1.4 & EOSTATE MeltPool 2.1

Highlights

• EOS M 300-4 systems are now supported.
• Using the client and the monitoring database for offline analysis on a local installation without connection to the machine is now supported.
• The customer tools are now accessible via the Windows start menu and are installed as part of the client installation.
• It is now possible to export the found indications in a *.csv format for further processing.

EOSPRINT 2.6

• Collision Detection to avoid errors through overlapping parts thereby reducing scrapped jobs
• Shrinkage Compensation for EOS P 396 (PA2200) and EOS P 810 (ALM HT-23) to increase part accuracy independent from the location of the build tray
• Task generation without an active network connection

EOSCONNECT Core 1.1

Web API

• The API is versioned to stay backward compatible. 
• Additional data about the machine is available:

- model name
- product name
- host name
- software versions

• Sensor values are now related to the layer in which they were measured. The layer information now contains layer count and absolute height.

Security

For improved security, TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 are now supported with this version

EOSPRINT 2.5

EOSPRINT Software Development Kit (SDK)

• Interface (API) for software developers to automate and integrate EOSPRINT into existing software solutions
• Integrated CAD to Print processes lead to a productivity increase in production workflows

EOSCONNECT Core 1.0

EOSCONNECT Core works exclusively with EOSYSTEM Edition 10.18. EOSCONNECT Core runs on the machine IPC as a separate service. The software is installed along with EOSYSTEM. No additional installation required.

The EOS M 290, EOS M 400 and EOS M 400-4 are supported by EOSCONNECT Core.

Documentation

The documentation of the UPC UA interface as well as the Web API can be viewed via a web browser connection to the machine PC. Always have the correct version of the documentation fitting the version of the API.

OPC UA

Live data, like sensor and status data can be retrieved via OPC UA interface. Machine events can be retrieved via the OPC UA interface. Integrate with e.g. with MES systems to monitor the live statius of machines. Settling on the industry standard reduces the time for integration projects.

Web API

Historical data can be read from the machine via the Web API. Quality data of the machine can be read out via the Web API. The Web API relies on the widely accepted REST principle. It is easy to use by developers.

Security

The Web API is protected via SSL to ensure secure access to the machine data. The software is shipped with a self-signed certificate which can be replaced by a customer certificate.

EOSPRINT 2.4 and older

• Test Series setup tool for Design of Experiments (reduce time to develop new processes)
• Geometry and position dependent dosing saves powder
• Reference Point Calibration to align parts automatically to enable serial production
• Exposure strategies: Energy Input-Homogenization and Time Homogenization which increases quality by avoid overheating

• EOSPRINT received the iFDesign Award