Electron Beam Melting done right
Electron Beam Melting
done right

BeamShape brings new kind of 3D printer for the most difficult applications in defense, aerospace, medical and energy field.

Our expertise in the design of the most advanced electron microscopes allows us to bring new standard in 3D printing with electron beam.

We also provide custom development of electron beam systems for partners in semiconductor industry and life science.


Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

EBM is a powder-based additive manufacturing method. We are using a very high power electron beam to selectively melt metal powder in vacuum.

Layer of powder is brought from the powder container by the powder feeder.

Electron beam then illuminates the thin layer of powder and only the illuminated powder is melted.

Afterwards next layer of powder is brought and the process repeats until the full part is printed in the volume of the powder.

Using electron beam in vacuum brings significant advantages over traditional laser-based powder based fusion.

EBM is a powder-based additive manufacturing method. We are using a very high power electron beam to selectively melt metal powder in vacuum.

Layer of powder is brought from the powder container by the powder feeder.

Electron beam then illuminates the thin layer of powder and only the illuminated powder is melted.

Afterwards next layer of powder is brought and the process repeats until the full part is printed in the volume of the powder.

Using electron beam in vacuum brings significant advantages over traditional laser-based powder based fusion.

Strain-free manufacturing

EBM is a hot process which keeps the whole part and its surroundings at very high temperature. This significantly helps to minimize internal stress. Finished parts do not crack even under heavy usage. There is no need for heat treatment of parts.

Strain-free manufacturing

EBM is a hot process which keeps the whole part and its surroundings at very high temperature. This significantly helps to minimize internal stress. Finished parts do not crack even under heavy usage. There is no need for heat treatment of parts.

Most difficult materials

Absorption of electrons in metal powder is typically very high. Combined with high power of our electron beam we can easily deliver extreme current of high-speed electrons into a miniature spot. This helps tremendously in working with the most difficult materials like copper, titanium or tungsten.

Most difficult materials

Absorption of electrons in metal powder is typically very high. Combined with high power of our electron beam we can easily deliver extreme current of high-speed electrons into a miniature spot. This helps tremendously in working with the most difficult materials like copper, titanium or tungsten.

Fast workflow

Due to the very high power and very good electron absorption the printing time itself is very fast. Combined with no need for heat treatment and no need for tedious support removal, the time-to-part shines in production environmentq with EBM.

Fast workflow

Due to the very high power and very good electron absorption the printing time itself is very fast. Combined with no need for heat treatment and no need for tedious support removal, the time-to-part shines in production environmentq with EBM.

Support-free printing

During EBM process, the area around the part is pre-sintered. This creates a "sinter cake" of loosely binded powder around the part which serves both as a support and both as thermal stabilizer. Most importantly it results in no need in designing, printing and removing support structures, which saves printing time and material and lot of time in post-processing.

Support-free printing

During EBM process, the area around the part is pre-sintered. This creates a "sinter cake" of loosely binded powder around the part which serves both as a support and both as thermal stabilizer. Most importantly it results in no need in designing, printing and removing support structures, which saves printing time and material and lot of time in post-processing.

Support-free printing

During EBM process, the area around the part is pre-sintered. This creates a "sinter cake" of loosely binded powder around the part which serves both as a support and both as thermal stabilizer. Most importantly it results in no need in designing, printing and removing support structures, which saves printing time and material and lot of time in post-processing.

Vacuum = Control + No contamination

Traditionally, inert argon atmosphere is used for metal printing. However, EBM works in vacuum environment. This helps tremendously when working with metals at very high temperature due to the full control over the process atmosphere. Even the purest industrial argon gas contains significant impurities. E.g. oxygen is being picked up easily by melted tungsten, which creates significant increase in its brittleness. For quality metal printing -vacuum is a must.

Vacuum = Control + No contamination

Traditionally, inert argon atmosphere is used for metal printing. However, EBM works in vacuum environment. This helps tremendously when working with metals at very high temperature due to the full control over the process atmosphere. Even the purest industrial argon gas contains significant impurities. E.g. oxygen is being picked up easily by melted tungsten, which creates significant increase in its brittleness. For quality metal printing -vacuum is a must.

Vacuum = Control + No contamination

Traditionally, inert argon atmosphere is used for metal printing. However, EBM works in vacuum environment. This helps tremendously when working with metals at very high temperature due to the full control over the process atmosphere. Even the purest industrial argon gas contains significant impurities. E.g. oxygen is being picked up easily by melted tungsten, which creates significant increase in its brittleness. For quality metal printing -vacuum is a must.

More to come!

We are preparing a novel kind of EBM instrument which will be launched in 2025. Feel free to contact us to learn more in person! EBM si the next big thing for additive manufacturing industry!

More to come!

We are preparing a novel kind of EBM instrument which will be launched in 2025. Feel free to contact us to learn more in person! EBM si the next big thing for additive manufacturing industry!

More to come!

We are preparing a novel kind of EBM instrument which will be launched in 2025. Feel free to contact us to learn more in person! EBM si the next big thing for additive manufacturing industry!

Custom R&D solutions under NDA

Custom R&D solutions under NDA

Electron emitters

Electron emitters


Electron sources for applications in microscopy, defect analysis, X-ray generation and high power applications.


Create with us very stable electron sources from low voltage to high voltage applications.


We can help you with all the conventional electron emitter designs for different vacuum uses and different beam powers.


We are able to design, manufacture, test and ship finalized systems to our OEM partners.


Emitters are being assembled and tested in clean rooms in our facility in Brno, Czech Republic.

Mangetic lenses and deflection systems

Mangetic lenses and deflection systems

Every application-specific electron system needs also custom-designed electron optics. There is no place for generalist design in targeted applications.


We are able to design mangetic lenses and complex deflection system. Our network of trusted suppliers for machining of magnetic materials allows us to manufacture such solutions in record time.


Modules are tested by us before shipping to our OEM partners.

Electron detectors

Electron detectors

From scintillation-based detectors and semiconductor diodes to Medipix-based electron cameras tuned to your specifications.


We have suppliers of key elements of the detectors and we build around our solution to fit into strict OEM requirements.


Larger e-beam systems

Larger e-beam systems

We have long experience in this industry and we know the struggles with building complex electron beam systems.


We are prepared to take responsibility for design, manufacturing and testing of larger electron beam systems based on your specifications.


Brno, Czech Republic is the center of electron microscopy industry in the world and we are leveraging the local suppliers heavily to bring the most advanced electron beam products.


Collaboration is typically done under strict NDA with only small team involved. Assembly and testing of systems are done in clean rooms and laboratories with limited access.

Petr Mares
Co-founder & CEO

Petr has a backround in engineering physics with focus on analytical instrumentation.


10 years experience with development and market introduction of electron beam systems allowed Petr to innovate further in both the EBM additive manufacturing solutions and customized e-beam OEM projects.

Hynek Stetina
Co-founder & CTO

Hynek has a strong background in electronics design and already several entrepreneurial projects behind him.


Hynek spent time working both with high-end electron microscopes and with development and sales of additive manufacturing instruments.


This unique combination of skills allows Hynek to lead the technical part of our products and services.




Team behind BeamShape

Team behind BeamShape

Team behind BeamShape

Investors

Investors

Investors

BeamShape is fully owned by founders. However, we expect to open investment round in Q2/2025 to fully fulfill potential of our targeted market segments.


If you are interested in investing into our company. Feel free to contact us at:

investment@beamshape.com

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