According to manufacturer specifications, the top model is the currently (April 2014) highest-performing metal 3D printer on the market and cost approximately 1.5 million euros.

In addition to the laser melting equipment, SLM Solutions Group AG also sells conventional casting systems for rapid prototyping.

After the founding of a European Technology Center for rapid prototyping in Kaarst (Germany), the British Mining and Chemical Products Ltd. (MCP) introduced the technique of selective laser melting while Fockele & Schwarze received various patents in this area.

In addition, 3D Metal Powder GmbH was entered in the commercial register on July 14, 2016, with the objective of supplying custom-tailored consumable material for the respective customer applications.

[4] In the years prior to the IPO, SLM Solutions experienced growing demand for 3D printers and correspondingly strong growth.

The following table shows some key business figures: * EBITDA adjusted for "one-time expense" as specified by the company; EBIT according to the profit and loss account, adjusted for depreciation from the purchase price allocation ** Including €8.4 M expenses in connection with the IPO Uwe Bögershausen (CFO) was only hired by SLM Solutions Group AG in 2013.

Before joining SLM solutions, he worked as a product manager at the Stuttgart company for tool machine technology Hahn & Kolb.

Dr. Axel Schulz (CSO) and Gereon W. Heinemann (CTO) are part of the management board of SLM Solutions Group AG since 2018.