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Innovative Metal
3D Printer From Germany
2Create & 2Create Plus

Precise Metal 3D Printers in a Compact Design

2Create & 2Create Plus

The 2Create Metal 3D Printer delivers precision and efficiency in a compact design — ideal for dental, medical, industrial, research, and education. Need more capacity? The 2Create Plus offers a larger platform for higher output.

Plug and Play System

No specialists required. Learn the software and workflow within two days and get productive from day one.

Ready To Print in No Time

Reduce oxygen from 21% to below 1% and begin high-quality 3D printing in under 5 minutes.

Rapid Material Swap

Print in titanium, steel, or aluminum and switch powders in just 20 minutes.

Experience the Fusion of Accuracy and Versatility With the 2Create and 2Create Plus Metal 3D Printer

METAL 3D PRINTER

2Create

Master Precision With the 2Create

Compact design meets mass production efficiency — combining high precision with outstanding quality and cost savings.

Process

Powder Bed Fusion

Laser

250 W

Scan Speed

5-10 m/s 

Build Volume

Ø 100 mm × 100 mm

Buildenvelope Size

Ø 100 mm × 200 mm

Coater

Rotation Precision Coater

Inert Gas

Nitrogen/Argon

Layer Thickness

20 µm-60 µm

Machine Size

720 × 860 × 1790 mm

Weight

450 kg

Cobald-Based Alloy

CoCr

Aluminum

AlSi10Mg

Iron-Based Alloy

316 L, 17-4 PH

Nickel-Based Alloy

625, 718

Copper-Based Alloy

Bronce

Titanium

Ti6Al4V

METAL 3D PRINTER

2Create Plus

Elevate Your Output With the 2Create Plus

More output and more power — for outstanding quality and cost-efficiency in large-scale production.

Process

Powder Bed Fusion

Laser

400 W

Scan Speed

5-10 m/s 

Build Volume

150 mm × 150 mm, height 100 mm

Buildenvelope Size

150 mm × 150 mm, height 200 mm

Coater

Linear Coater

Inert Gas

Nitrogen/Argon

Layer Thickness

20 µm-60 µm

Machine Size

720 × 860 × 1790 mm

Weight

450 kg

Cobald-Based Alloy

CoCr

Aluminum

AlSi10Mg

Iron-Based Alloy

316 L, 17-4 PH

Nickel-Based Alloy

625, 718

Copper-Based Alloy

Bronce

Titanium

Ti6Al4V

High-End Production From Start to Finish Without Complexity

Designed for a wide range of applications and research settings, this printer enables precise creation of custom prosthetics and detailed research models. Its user-friendly interface and flexible material selection provide an innovative solution for your projects.

Simple Setup and Powder Changing

The 2Create allows fast job changes: set up a new build in 15 minutes and switch powders, including reactive and non-reactive metals, in under 20. Every step is designed for maximum efficiency.

Versatility in Material Usage

Explore a broad spectrum of materials from aluminum to titanium, opening doors to diverse project requirements and experimental pursuits.

High-Quality Production

Rapid material change feature accelerates the workflow, significantly reducing the downtime and boosting the overall productivity of projects.

Metal 3D Printing — From Compact 
to High-Volume

CUSTOMER VOICES

Fitting All Requirements

Mass production efficiency in a compact design, offering high precision. Its design encapsulates the essence of innovation, offering a gateway to advanced metal applications.

SOLUTIONS

Versatile Metal 3D Printers – Accuracy for Every Industry

High Performance & Efficiency

Unmatched precision in metal 3D printing enables the creation of detailed dental and medical applications, complex industrial and research models, elevating the standard of your output. 

2Create (Left) and 2Create Plus (Right) Metal 3D Printers by 2onelab

Everything You Need to Know

All Insights About Our 3D Metal Printers, the Printing Process and Materials in One Place

FAQ

2Create & 2Create Plus Metal 3D Printers

The 2Create and 2Create plus metal 3D printers are a versatile solution tailored for dental, industrial, medical, and R&D applications, offering:

  • High precision and productivity
  • Compatibility with a wide range of metal powders
  • Fast and easy material changeovers
  • User-friendly CAM software
  • Compact design with rapid start-up
  • Made in Germany with excellent support

These combined features make the metal 3D printers a reliable and efficient choice for a wide range of professional environments.

The metal 3D printers use a durable rubber lip that ensures a uniform, high-quality powder coating. As a consumable part, it should be replaced regularly to maintain consistent performance and print quality.

Yes, the systems support argon as an inert gas alternative to nitrogen—no modification required.

The laser has air cooling. The laser diodes last over 200,000 hours.

The laser sources are supplied by IPG, a renowned leader in laser technology, ensuring top-tier quality.

Nearly all components of our 3D metal printing systems are produced in-house at our facility in Darmstadt, Germany, ensuring top-quality, reliability, and true “Made in Germany” craftsmanship.
Our metal 3D printers are equipped with high-end German brands, including Raylase for the scanhead and Jenoptik for the optical lenses.
The 2Create has an optical power of 250W. Here, we can install a 400W laser in the system.
The 2Create Plus has an optical power of 400W.
STL, 3MF, OBJ, IGES, and STEP.
Data is transmitted in G-code — the standard language used to control CNC machines. Unlike many other manufacturers, we provide an open format, making our metal 3D printers highly adaptable for a wide range of applications, particularly in universities and research institutions

FAQ

The Process and 3D Printing

With a 40μm spot, the melt pool is always larger than the spot. By adjusting the scanning speed, diameters as small as 60-80μm can be achieved.

FAQ

Maintenance and Operating Costs

We recommend replacement every two to three print jobs, or sooner if wear is visible. Each lip costs only a few euros.

During operation, the system consumes approximately 0.2 m³/h. A higher volume is needed for initial chamber flooding at startup.

For optimal results, use nitrogen 5.0 (DIN EN ISO 14175, 99.999% purity).

The laser and all optical components require no maintenance.

A skilled user can change the powder in under 20 minutes. The process is quick and straightforward.

FAQ

Powder

The metal 3D printers support all metals validated for the 2onelab platform, including:

  • Cobalt-chrome
  • Titanium
  • Stainless steel
  • Tool steel
  • Nickel-based superalloys
  • Aluminum

The powder grain size typically ranges from 15 μm to 45 μm. Finer powders can be used, but the standard layer thickness is 30 μm. There is a direct correlation between the smallest powder grain size and the layer thickness.

The powder must have an appropriate grain size to match the selected layer thickness (e.g., 30μm). If too fine, it can lead to soot formation, affecting accuracy. Spherical powder grains are preferred, and high-quality powder is typically produced through gas or water atomization.

Unused powder does age during the printing process, and residue particles can contaminate the powder bed. To ensure high quality, it is recommended to sieve the leftover powder after each print using the 2Sieve.

We plan to offer additional solutions for this soon. If high density is required in the printed part, old powder should be mixed with fresh powder in a 1:3 ratio.

Reactive materials, such as titanium and aluminum, are characterized by low activation energy. Special care must be taken with the nanoparticle residue produced during the laser printing process, as it can react exothermically with oxygen in the air, causing it to heat up and burn.

PRODUCT ECOSYSTEM

Complete Your Workflow With Our Product Ecosystem

2Create Desktop: Small metal 3D printer. Compact. Mobile. Made in Germany.

Desktop Printer

2Create Desktop

Proven 2Create technology now in a compact desktop design.

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