RenAM 500 Ultra Doubles 3D Metal Printing Speeds with TEMPUS Technology

The Renishaw RenAM 500 Ultra metal additive manufacturing system addresses the primary barriers to adopting laser powder bed fusion (LPBF): high per-part costs, long build times, and intensive post-processing. Designed as a scalable production platform with a 250mm x 250mm x 350mm build volume, this machine can be configured with one, two, or four high-power 500W lasers. In the quad-laser configuration, all four lasers access the entire powder bed simultaneously, maximizing laser assignment efficiency and significantly accelerating build rates for industrial volume production.

The defining breakthrough of the Ultra series is the standard integration of TEMPUS technology. This advanced scanning algorithm slashes build times by up to 100 percent, depending on part geometry, without compromising mechanical properties or part quality. By drastically shrinking the time-per-build loop, the system significantly lowers the overall cost per part, allowing manufacturers to justify shifting low-to-medium volume components from traditional machining to additive workflows.

Complementing this hardware efficiency is LIBERTAS software, which targets poor downskin surface finishes and the costly reliance on sacrificial support structures. Instead of using standard, rigid toolpaths that trap excess heat and cause part distortion, the software dynamically adjusts laser scan parameters across different geometries. This allows engineers to print complex overhangs without supports, reducing raw material waste and eliminating hours of manual benchwork during post-processing.

For continuous floor operations, the RenAM 500 Ultra features automated powder and waste recirculation alongside dual SafeChange particulate filters to prevent mid-build interruptions. An efficient chamber vacuum system minimizes argon gas usage while rapidly establishing an inert environment.

Fully integrated with Renishaw's advanced process monitoring software, the compact system provides real-time digital feedback, making it a reliable, high-utilization asset for printing diverse metal powders like titanium, aluminum, and nickel alloys.

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