Bosch is taking a bold step toward the future of automotive manufacturing with a €6 million investment in its Nuremberg, Germany facility — and at the heart of this transformation is the NXG XII 600. This cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing (AM) system is set to revolutionize Bosch’s production capabilities, enabling faster development cycles and higher volumes of complex metal components.

Accelerating Automotive Innovation

In the automotive industry, speed and precision are everything. Traditional manufacturing processes, especially for metal parts, can take months — sometimes years — to go from design to production. Bosch’s integration of the NXG XII 600 dramatically reduces these timelines. With up to twelve 1,000-watt lasers working simultaneously, the system prints metal parts at unprecedented speeds, producing components up to five times faster than previous AM solutions. This means Bosch can rapidly prototype and refine new parts, getting innovations to market faster than ever before.

Empowering Volume Production

What sets the NXG XII 600 apart is its ability to handle high-volume production with ease. Capable of producing up to 10,000 kg of metal parts annually at full capacity, Bosch is leveraging this technology to meet the growing demand for automotive components with shorter lead times and greater flexibility. From engine blocks to complex structural parts, the NXG XII 600 delivers precision, reliability, and scalability — crucial factors in the competitive automotive sector.

Redefining Design and Sustainability

By adopting metal AM, Bosch is unlocking new possibilities for part design. Traditional manufacturing imposes constraints on geometry, but with the NXG XII 600, intricate internal structures and lightweight designs become achievable. This not only optimizes performance but also reduces material usage and enhances sustainability. In an industry where every gram counts, the ability to create lighter, more efficient components offers a distinct advantage.

Why Nikon SLM Solutions?

Nikon SLM Solutions has long been a pioneer in metal AM, offering the most productive metal am systems on the market. The NXG XII 600 is purpose-built for high-throughput manufacturing, combining speed, precision, and robust quality control. Features like advanced powder handling systems ensure efficient material changes, while encrypted file handling with SLM.Secure protects sensitive data — a key benefit when working with proprietary automotive designs.

Nikon SLM Solutions brings decades of expertise, a strong track record in delivering reliable German-engineered machines, and a commitment to supporting its partners every step of the way. Bosch’s investment highlights the trust leading manufacturers place in Nikon SLM Solutions to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive production.

As the automotive industry evolves, Bosch is once again leading the charge — and with the power of Nikon SLM Solutions’ NXG XII 600, the road ahead is faster, more efficient, and more innovative than ever.

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