Machine evidence
Nikon SLM 280 2.0: specs & public price evidence
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 Nikon SLM 280 2.0 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?
Nikon SLM 280 2.0 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) · Nikon SLM Solutions
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
| Capability | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| Nikon SLM 280 2.0 envelope + lasers | 280 x 280 x 365 mm (reduced by substrate plate); Single 1 x 700 W or Twin 2 x 700 W; layers 20-90 umOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Published build envelope | 280 x 280 x 365 mm (L x W x H), reduced by substrate plate thickness.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Layer thickness | 20–90 µm; further values available on request.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | 3150 x 1280 x 2470 mm (L x W x H).OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Gas / atmosphere — stated scope | Argon: average 8 L/min during processing and 110 L/min during purging, per OEM brochure.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Published print speed / throughput — stated basis | Up to 173 cm³/h theoretical system build rate. The OEM explicitly says this does not represent actual build rate.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | Nikon positions the SLM 280 2.0 for prototyping and serial production.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
Public price evidence
CLASS RECORD · 2013
No current public list price for the SLM 280 2.0. A 2013 NASA award to Nikon SLM Solutions NA for a direct metal laser-sintering machine of this class printed $673,625 (award NNL13AF65P); a dated system quote remains required.
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Head-to-head evidence from the same record set: Compare against EOS M 290 · Compare against Nikon SLM 500 · Compare against DMP Flex 350 · Compare against EOSINT M 280 · Compare against Renishaw AM250.
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.