On April 24, 1989, Dr. Hans J. Langer founded EOS GmbH – Electro Optical Systems in Gräfelfing, a small municipality south of Munich. This marked the first day in the history of a company shaped by pioneering spirit, conviction and courage.
Today, EOS is a global leader in the industrial 3D printing of metals and plastics and offers integrated solutions in additive manufacturing. The company currently employs more than 1,250 employees in 15 countries and serves customers around the globe.
The EOS Story
2019
- Marie Langer becomes the new CEO of EOS GmbH
- EOS celebrates its 30th anniversary
- Launched: Copper materials EOS CopperAlloy CuCrZr, Copper Cu and polymer material TPU 1301
- Dr. Hans J. Langer receives the German Leadership Award 2019
- Additive Minds receives the “Top Consultant 2019” award again
2018
- Launched: EOS P 810, the world’s first high-temperature laser sintering system for PEKK-CF
- Launched: EOS PP 1101
- Introduced: EOS M 300 series, the first platform for digital production based on additive manufacturing
- Opened: Innovation Center in Düsseldorf
- Founded: EOS Electro Optical Systems Japan K.K. in Shinyokohama / Japan
2017
- Launched: EOS P 500, the world’s first automatable industrial system for series production (polymers)
- Presented: EOSPRINT 2, a new generation of software for data preparation and process management
- Introduced: EOSTATE ExposureOT, real-time monitoring of metal-based additive manufacturing
- Dr. Hans J. Langer is inaugurated into the “TCT Hall of Fame” for 3D printing
- Partnership: “NextGenAM” project with Premium AEROTEC and Daimler
- A new production site is opened in Maisach
2016
- Presented: EOS M 400-4, the largest and fastest system for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) so far
- Launched: EOS P 770, a high-performance plastic system with a production volume greater than 150 l
- Additive Minds is founded as a business division for technology consulting and knowledge transfer
- The company’s presence in the USA is expanded with the opening of a new location in Pfluggerville / Texas
2015
- Introduced: AM recycling program for used powder
- Introduced: EOSTATE MeltPool, a quality assurance module for build process analysis
- Introduced: EOSTATE Everywhere, a quality assurance module for insight into the process status
- Introduced: EOS CobaltChrome RPD, a CE-certified material for dental crowns and bridges
- Launched: EOS M 100, an entry-level system for the production of complex metal parts
2014
- EOS celebrates its 25th anniversary
- Introduced: EOS M 290, a modular metal laser sintering system for series production
- Opened: Technology and customer center in Krailling
- Introduced: EOSYSTEM and EOSPRINT software: decoupled data preparation as a milestone for industrialization
- Launched: PRECIOUS M 080, the first commercial system for processing gold
2013
- Presented: EOS P 396, a plastic system equipped with EOSAME to homogenize the part mechanics
- Launched: EOS M 400 metal system and the first modular production platform
- Introduced: Plastic materials PrimePart ST (PEBA 2301) and PrimePart® FR (PA 2241 FR)
- Opening of an office and technology center in Shanghai
2012
- Introduced: PrimePart FR (PA 2241 FR), the first flame-retardant material for the aviation industry
- Introduced: PrimePart PLUS (PA 2221), the first refresh-optimized laser sintering material (30% refresh rate)
- Founded: EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems Ltd. in Hongkong, China
- Introduced: FORMIGA P 110, a plastic system
2011
- EOS passes the threshold of 1,000 laser sintering systems sold worldwide
- Introduced: Quality assurance modules for metal applications, Laser Power Monitoring (LPM), Comfort Powder Module (CPM)
- TCT Magazine selects Dr. Langer as one of the 20 most influential personalities in the field of additive manufacturing
2010
- Introduced: EOSINT M 280, a metal laser sintering system with 200-W or 400-W fiber lasers
- Introduced: NickelAlloy IN 625, a metal material
- Founded: Electro Optical Systems Nordic AB in Göteborg, Sweden, for Northern Europe and the Baltic States
2009
- Founded: EOS subsidiary in Chemnitz specializing in micro laser sintering
- Introduced: EOSINT P 395 and EOSINT P 760, plastic laser sintering systems
- Introduced: EOS NickelAlloy IN718 and EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg, metal materials
- Introduced: EOS Part Property Management to standardize the part properties
2008
- Introduced: EOSINT P 800, a plastic laser sintering system for processing EOS PEEK HP 3
- Introduced: Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) and Integrated Process Chain Management (IPCM)
- Launched: EOS CobaltChrome SP2, a CE-certified material for dental crowns and bridges
- EOS founder Dr. Hans J. Langer is honored with the Bavarian State Medal
2007
- Introduced: PrimePart DC, PrimePart ST, PA 2202 black, PA 2203 grey, plastic materials
- Introduced: EOS Titanium Ti64, a metal material
- Founded: EOS GmbH Korea Branch Office in Incheon City, South Korea
2006
- EOS and Trumpf sign a patent licensing agreement with Concept Laser for the DMLS process
- The FORMIGA P 100, a plastic laser sintering system, sets new standards with “FORMIGA quality”
- Introduced: PA 2210 FR, the world’s first flame-retardant plastic material
- Introduced: Quality management for metal materials
- Founded: EOS Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore
2005
- Founded: EOS India Branch Office in Chennai, India
2004
- Introduced: CarbonMide, a carbon-fiber-filled material made from fine polyamide
- Introduced: EOSINT M 270, the first commercial DMLS system with a fiber laser
2003
- Introduced: Alumide, an aluminum-filled fine polyamide material
- Introduced: DirectSteel H 20, a metal material for tool-making
- Introduced: EOSINT S 750, a double laser sintering system
2002
- EOS and Trumpf sign a mutual licensing agreement for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
2001
- Founded: EOS Electro Optical System Ltd. in Warwick, UK
- Founded: EOS of North America, Inc. in Novi, USA
- Introduced: EOSINT P 380, a plastic laser sintering system
- Introduced: New DMLS system generation with the EOSINT M 250 Xtended
2000
- Launched: EOSINT P 700, the world’s first double-headed system (for plastic) with the highest build rate
- Founded: EOS Oy in Turku, Finland, for developing metal materials
1999
- Introduced: EOSINT P 360, plastic laser sintering system
1998
- EOS receives ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system (QMS)
- Introduced: DirectMetal 50-V1 and V2 and DirectMetal 100-V3, both metal materials
1997
- EOS acquires worldwide patent rights for the introduction of laser sintering technology
- Introduced: Integrated Process Chain Management (IPCM), a peripheral for EOSINT S 700
- Introduced: PA 2200, the most successful LS material worldwide (best processability)
- Founded: EOS s.r.l. Electro Optical Systems in Milan, Italy
1996
- Introduced: PA 1500, polyamide material for the EOSINT P 350
- Introduced: PA 1300, glass-filled polyamide material for the EOSINT P 350
- The first EOSINT S 700 sand laser sintering system is installed at BMW in Landshut
1995
- EOS is the technology leader for high-end rapid tooling systems
- Launched: EOSINT S 350, the world’s first sand laser sintering system for sand cores and molds
- Introduced: STEREOS MAX 600; the first system is installed at Foxbit in Italy
- Introduced: EOSINT M 250, the first generation of the DMLS series production systems, marking the start of rapid tooling
1994
- EOS becomes the world’s first provider of stereolithography and laser sintering systems
- Introduced: EOSINT P 350, the first European laser sintering system for manufacturing prototypes from plastic
- Majority stake: EOS is temporarily owned by Carl Zeiss Jena (until 1997)
- Introduced: STEREOS Desktop
- Introduced: EOSINT M 160, the first commercial system for the DMLS process
1993
- EOS develops the world’s first active coating technology for stereolithography systems
- The first systems are sold in Japan (2x STEREOS 600)
- The first two EOSCAN 100 are installed at BMW and IPT Aachen
1992
- The STEREOS 600 is launched; the first system is installed for Mercedes Benz
- The EOS layering build process is presented for the first time at the Dayton RP Conference (USA)
1991
- The STEREOS 400 stereolithography system is introduced
- EOS Electro Optical System S.A.S. is founded in Lyon, France
1990
- BMW is the first customer to order the STEREOS 400 stereolithography system
- The company relocates from Gräfelfing to Planegg
- Dr. Steinbichler sells his shares in EOS GmbH to Dr. Hans J. Langer
- EOS becomes a technology leader for high-end rapid prototyping (RP)
1989
- EOS GmbH is founded by Dr. Hans J. Langer and Dr. Hans Steinbichler
- Rapid prototyping with additive manufacturing (AM): first market successes in the USA