Machine evidence
Colibrium M Line
Decision context / editorial guidance
Screen the application.
Then qualify the process.
Worth investigating if: your supplier can demonstrate the required alloy, geometry and finished-part specification on the quoted Colibrium M Line configuration.
Do not buy on this page alone: a published envelope or machine configuration does not establish repeatability, accepted-part cost or local support.
Editorial purchasing guidance, not a verified recommendation for a particular application.
Published geometry / not guaranteed part fit
Front view shows X:Z proportions. Depth Y is stated numerically. Supports and clearance reduce usable space.
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At a glance
What is it?
Colibrium M Line is an industrial metal 3D printer using a laser melts thin layers of metal powder to build a part.
How does it print?
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF): a laser melts thin layers of metal powder to build a part.
When might I consider it?
Consider it when your part fits the published build space and the exact alloy and process can be qualified.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
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Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) · Colibrium Additive
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Colibrium M Line | 500 x 500 x up to 400 mm; 4 x 400 W fibre; 4 x 1 kW 'in development'; OEM powder list incl Nickel 718, Ti6Al4V Gr5, CoCrMo, stainlessOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Published build envelope | 500 x 500 x 400 mm (X x Y x Z).OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Materials — OEM scope | OEM brochure lists Ni718, NiX, Ni625, CoCrMo, CoCrW, A205, 316L, 17-4PH, M300, Corrax and H13; confirm exact parameter qualification.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Layer thickness | 20–100 µm.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | LPS: 4245 x 4300 x 3525 mm; MHS: 2960 x 3090 x 4190 mm (W x D x H). Separate stations.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine weight | Maximum full weight: LPS approximately 14000 kg; MHS approximately 7000 kg. Separate station masses.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | Colibrium describes modular printing and handling stations that allow preparation and post-processing alongside printing.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
What still needs a supplier answer
| Purchasing question | Evidence gap |
|---|---|
| All-in delivered machine price | Current quote required |
| Build time for your part | Not verified for your geometry |
| Alloy and parameters | Confirm the exact qualified combination |
| Application fit | Confirm tolerances, finishing, inspection and local support |
Source review dates identify when the cited material was reviewed. A source review is not a performance test; genuine third-party corroboration is identified separately.
Prepare a useful quote request
Send your exact alloy, dimensions, orientation, supports, inspection criteria and finishing route. Ask for usable build space and effective build time for that configuration. Include installation, training, service, software, gas supply and qualification in the delivered quote. Unverified fields on this page can be used as questions to confirm directly with the manufacturer before purchase.