Eplus3D is pleased to announce its partnership with Hofmann CNC, combining industrial metal additive manufacturing with Hofmann CNC’s expertise in high-precision machining. As part of the collaboration, Hofmann CNC has invested in an EP-M300 dual-laser metal PBF system, establishing a local manufacturing and application capability in Germany.
Connects Metal PBF with High-precision Machining for End-to-End Production
For Hofmann CNC, the introduction of metal additive manufacturing is a natural extension of its existing manufacturing capabilities. With extensive experience in precision CNC machining, the company can now combine additive and subtractive processes into a more integrated production workflow.
Metal additive manufacturing provides greater flexibility for producing complex geometries and application-specific components, while CNC machining supports precision post-processing and finishing. By bringing these capabilities together, Hofmann CNC can select the most suitable manufacturing approach for each project.
The EP-M300 system provides the foundation for this new capability and further expands the range of technologies Hofmann CNC offers its customers.
Building a Local Additive Manufacturing Capability
The collaboration goes beyond the installation of a new machine. Hofmann CNC is developing a dedicated application center where customers and prospects can experience Eplus3D’s metal additive manufacturing technology firsthand and evaluate its potential for their own applications.
This local presence also strengthens the cooperation between Hofmann CNC and Eplus3D in Europe. By combining Eplus3D's metal additive manufacturing technology with Hofmann CNC's manufacturing expertise, the two companies can work more closely with customers on application evaluation, technology selection and the integration of additive manufacturing into existing production workflows.
With a strong focus on efficiency and sustainability, Hofmann CNC is becoming an important hub for additive manufacturing in Germany.
Exploring New Applications in the Medical Sector
Another important area of the collaboration is the medical industry. Hofmann CNC has experience in medical manufacturing, while Eplus3D provides metal additive manufacturing technology that opens new possibilities for complex and customized metal components.
Together, the two companies are exploring how additive manufacturing and precision machining can be combined to support further development in medical applications, while continuing to identify opportunities across broader industrial manufacturing.
Outlook
For Eplus3D, the partnership with Hofmann CNC represents another step in expanding its presence in Germany and building closer connections with local manufacturing expertise. For Hofmann CNC, the addition of the EP-M300 dual-laser system brings metal additive manufacturing into its existing technology portfolio, creating new possibilities at the intersection of additive manufacturing, precision machining and advanced industrial production.
To learn more, visit Eplus3D at Formnext 2026: Booth 12.0 - E101
