German machining firm Hofmann CNC has invested in an Eplus3D EP-M300 dual-laser metal powder bed fusion system. The partnership gives Hofmann CNC a local additive capability alongside its precision machining and gives Eplus3D a showcase site in Germany.
What does Hofmann CNC gain from the EP-M300?
Hofmann CNC, experienced in precision machining, can now combine additive and subtractive steps in one workflow. Printing handles complex or application-specific geometries, while CNC machining covers precision finishing. The company can choose the more suitable route for each project.
Application center and medical focus
Hofmann CNC is building an application center where customers and prospects can try Eplus3D technology and assess it for their own parts. The two companies also want to work on application evaluation, technology selection and integration into existing production. Medical components are named as a joint area of exploration.
What it means
For small and mid sized manufacturers, a machining shop adding metal PBF is a familiar route: the printer makes near-net-shape parts and existing CNC skills handle finishing. An application center in Germany lets buyers test parts and judge cost per part before investing. The reports give no prices, materials or qualification details, and medical use is still only being explored, so realistic timelines for certified parts remain open.
Frequently asked questions
Which machine did Hofmann CNC buy?
Hofmann CNC invested in the Eplus3D EP-M300, a dual-laser metal powder bed fusion system.
Where can the technology be seen?
Hofmann CNC is developing an application center in Germany, and Eplus3D exhibits at Formnext 2026, booth 12.0 E101.