Scanlab and 1000 Kelvin integrate AI to optimize laser control in manufacturing

Scanlab GmbH, a leading independent OEM provider of laser scanning systems, has partnered with 1000 Kelvin GmbH, developers of the physics-AI platform AMAIZE, to introduce a new AI-powered solution for industrial additive manufacturing. This collaboration brings enhanced precision and process efficiency to metal 3D printing, supporting high-performance applications in sectors such as aerospace, energy, and consumer electronics.

By combining Scanlab’s SCANmotionControl software with 1000 Kelvin’s AI capabilities, the new integration enables intelligent laser power distribution and thermal control during the printing process. SCANmotionControl allows users to simulate laser scan paths offline, ensuring that machine execution matches the digital model exactly—delivering what is simulated, every time.

AMAIZE complements this by generating optimized thermal profiles and enabling point-by-point power modulation, allowing for the production of thin-walled, complex geometries with superior surface quality. Manufacturers benefit from first-time-right prints, improved overhangs, and increased transparency across the entire workflow.

“This collaboration reveals what’s possible when advanced laser control and AI work hand in hand,” said Dr. Daniel Reitemeyer, Business Development Additive Manufacturing at Scanlab. “Together, we offer our customers highly automated, industrial-level process control for enhanced performance and efficiency.”

The integration is built on the open 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) standard, ensuring scalability and compatibility across systems. Alexander Oster, technical chairman of the 3MF Consortium, commented: “The combination of AI-powered planning, precise scan control, and the 3MF toolpath extension represents a major leap forward. This is how high-end, repeatable results become standard in additive manufacturing.”

Dr. Katharina Eissing, CTO and co-founder of 1000 Kelvin, added: “Our AI is trained to understand and control the laser-material interaction at the physics level. By integrating this intelligence directly into the scan path, we bridge software and hardware like never before—making digital intent a reality on the factory floor.”

Source and Photo: Scanlab