A new era, a fresh look – OSCAR-PLT unveils its revamped corporate design

With our updated corporate design, we celebrate the next step in our company’s evolution—marked by international expansion and the seamless interaction between user and machine. For over ten years, we have actively shaped the transformation of metal processing technologies and industries. Our new branding reflects our growing presence in international markets while emphasising our commitment to simplifying complex processes. Our goal? To be a trusted leader in 3D metal printing, industrial maintenance and additive repair with high-quality solutions.

Why a new corporate design?

Industrial manufacturing, maintenance, and repair are experiencing a wave of automation and digital integration — and OSCAR-PLT is at the forefront of this transformation. A strong corporate design ensures clear communication, high recognition, and a consistent brand presence.

Our core values are now more visible than ever:

✔ Reliable Quality – Proven solutions and long-term partnerships.
✔ Economic Efficiency – High-precision technologies with a proven return on investment.
✔ Accessibility – We make metal additive manufacturing as simple, flexible, and safe as possible through integrated technologies.

The concept behind our new branding

Our corporate design combines precision with dynamism, reflecting the technological and entrepreneurial strengths of OSCAR-PLT. A clear, structured design language conveys stability and creativity.

🔹 New Word & Image Mark – Our refreshed logo and the slogan “Just Add Metal” highlight our focus on additive manufacturing with metal and the user-friendliness of our solutions.
🔹 Modernized Typography – Clean, geometric shapes create a tech-driven aesthetic.
🔹 Impactful Color System – The combination of black, silver, red, and anthracite represents technical precision, energy, and innovation.

International growth and a digital future

With the introduction of our new design, OSCAR-PLT is also strengthening its international presence. With new partners in the USA, Scandinavia and beyond, we are expanding into new markets and advancing the global adoption of additive manufacturing systems.

Digitalisation is also a key driver: Our integrated scanner technology, developed in collaboration with S.K.M. Informatik, combined with an intuitive process control system, makes production workflows even more efficient. New automation solutions further simplify the use of our cladding technologies in industrial manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

More than a visual change—A commitment to the future

Our rebranding is more than just a visual update. OSCAR-PLT has evolved, opening the doors to the future of manufacturing for more customers than ever before. A future where efficient, economical, and sustainable metal additive manufacturing is not an emerging technology—it’s an integral part of resource management and successful business models.

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A new era, a fresh look – OSCAR-PLT unveils its revamped corporate design

A cross-industry forecast for 2025: Additive manufacturing with wire will become increasingly important in a variety of industries. This much has been certain since FormNext 2024, where there have been noticeably more inquiries and media reports on the topics of Wire Laser Additive Manufacturing (WLAM) and Laser Metal Deposition with wire (LMD-w).

So where does this wire trend come from? While powder-based processes are already firmly established, LMD-w impresses with its high efficiency, material utilisation and versatility. In recent years, this technology has evolved from a niche solution to an indispensable method in industrial manufacturing. It offers enormous potential in metal processing, especially in the areas of additive manufacturing, 3D repair and laser coating.

In LMD-w, also known as laser beam wire deposition welding (DED-LBw), a wire is melted locally with a laser beam and applied precisely layer by layer to the component surface. This process makes it possible to produce complex structures and components with high quality and accuracy. The big advantage over powder-based processes is the uncomplicated handling and integration into existing manufacturing processes.

Advantages of laser deposition welding with wire (LMD-w)

The use of wire as a filler material brings with it numerous advantages that make LMD-w particularly attractive for industrial applications. This technology offers an excellent alternative to traditional manufacturing processes and powder-based additive methods.

The most important advantages at a glance:  

• 100% material utilisation: While 10-20% of the material is lost in powder-based processes, the entire material is used efficiently in the wire process.  
• High processing speed: The higher deposition rate of the wire leads to faster processing times.  
• Safe and clean process: Wire materials do not produce harmful dust and are easier to store and handle.  
• Wide material availability: Standardised wire materials are available on the market in a wide variety and quality.  
• Little influence on the base material: The precise energy input protects the material from unwanted changes.  
• Fine surface quality: Components with LMD-w have a high surface quality, which reduces the amount of post-processing required.  

The combination of these properties makes LMD-w suitable for the production of new components as well as for the economical repair and coating of existing components.

The ProFocus technology from OSCAR-PLT – tailor-made for the highest demands

With the ProFocus technology, OSCAR-PLT offers a powerful solution for laser deposition welding with wire AND powder. This system was specifically developed to take full advantage of the LMD-w process while offering maximum flexibility in material choice: changing from wire to powder takes under 10 seconds.

A feature of ProFocus technology that customers particularly value is its coaxial design, which enables direction-independent processing of wire and powder materials. The ring-shaped laser beam ensures constant, even energy distribution, achieving a stable melting process and optimal material binding. Additionally, ProFocus technology offers exceptional process reliability through its advanced control and monitoring systems.

These properties make ProFocus technology particularly attractive for companies that want to future-proof their manufacturing and repair processes.

The strengths of ProFocus technology include:

• Maximum flexibility through the use of wire and powder materials in one system, with material changes in just a few seconds.
• Direction-independent welding through a coaxial material feed.
• Effective process monitoring with integrated HDR camera, temperature detection and functions such as StartControl, WireWatcher and HeightControl.
• Seamless integration into existing manufacturing systems for a smooth production process, even automated.
• Higher surface quality means less mechanical finishing and less wear on tools such as CNC milling.

These properties make ProFocus technology particularly attractive for companies that want to future-proof their manufacturing and repair processes.

Sustainability and economic efficiency

In addition to the technical performance, the LMD-w process also offers significant advantages in terms of sustainability and cost savings. The resource-saving use of materials, the extension of the service life of components and the option of repairing instead of purchasing new ones actively contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions.

At the same time, companies benefit from both a newfound independence from international supply chains and reduced costs for storing spare parts. The ProFocus technology makes it possible to produce these as needed and avoid delivery bottlenecks.

Get started now with ProFocus and LMD-w

Additive manufacturing with wire opens up new perspectives for the production, repair and coating of metal components. With ProFocus technology, OSCAR-PLT offers a powerful, flexible and economical solution that meets the growing needs of the industry.

Use the potential of laser deposition welding with wire AND powder for your company and let our experts advise you. Make an appointment now with Dr.-Ing. Tobias Gustmann or Ulf Jasnau and find out how you can make the impossible possible with ProFocus.

Contact us today and let’s shape the future of your production together!

The industrial trend of 2025: Additive manufacturing with wire

2024 was a decisive year for additive manufacturing and also for OSCAR-PLT. The advance of DED technologies was noticeable everywhere, not least at this year’s Formnext, where the growing demand for high-quality DED solutions was clearly noticeable. Even in economically uncertain times, there is a global need for high-performance future technologies that impress with their reliable quality and uncomplicated handling.

We have celebrated many highlights over the past twelve months, and here we present our top 5 of the year – with a big thank you to all our customers, partners and team members. Together we make the impossible possible!

1. System of the year: ProFocus LaserCell

The ProFocus LaserCell is our future-proof all-in-one solution for production, repair and coating. With a 6-axis robot and state-of-the-art process control, this system is designed for maximum flexibility and precision. Intuitive operation and functions such as Path Planning, StartControl and the WireWatcher ensure maximum process stability and efficiency. Whether small components or large workpieces – the LaserCell masters every challenge.

2. Application study of the year: Wear protection for hydraulic components

A real milestone: Together with our partner Metrom, we have coated a hydraulic component made of GJS-600 for use in open-cast mining vehicles. This application offers a crack-free coating hardness of 65 HRC and replaces environmentally harmful hard chrome plating. The component is currently being tested in open-cast mining and is showing impressive results in terms of durability and wear protection. This solution proves how sustainable technologies can replace traditional methods.

3. Software development of the year: Scanner integration

Our cooperation with S.K.M. Informatik has taken our systems to a new level. With scanner integration, component geometries can be captured directly in the coordinate system of the laser cell and compared with target geometries. This technology enables precise path planning, particularly in 3D repair applications where worn components no longer provide complete data. The advantages? Time savings, precise results and even more efficient repairs.

4. 3D repair of the year: 1970 seal housing

We repaired a water-cooled seal housing for a hydraulic cylinder in a blast furnace for Hansa-Flex – a component that has not been produced since 1970.The repair required a precise choice of material in order to fulfil the different thermal expansion coefficients. The inner housing was coated with a copper-based alloy, while the outer surfaces were reworked from mild steel. This measure impressively demonstrates how additive repair processes can extend the service life of components.

5. Hardware development of the year: ProFocus LaserCell Compact

The ProFocus LaserCell Compact is currently under development and will provide the ideal solution for feasibility studies and the production of small components. With an ultra-light laser head weighing just 6 kg, the system is exceptionally flexible and precise. Even difficult materials such as aluminium or copper alloys can be processed with ease. In particular, the reliability and user-friendliness of this space-saving system will help customers to make their production faster and more cost-efficient.

Looking ahead to 2025: With these successes behind us, we look forward to working with you on the challenges of manufacturing in the coming year.

Technical challenges are what drive us – and we are ready to continue shaping the future of the industry!

2024 in review

We are pleased to announce that our company is now a member of the Network for 3D Printing in the Maritime Industry (MN3D). The group’s common goal is to optimise additive manufacturing methods and bring products specifically for the maritime sector to market.

The MN3D network comprises 29 partners and we are looking forward to a lively exchange on the possibilities of additive repair, 3D generation and laser cladding for various maritime applications. We see great potential for this industry, especially in our ProFocus product line, in order to meet the special requirements resulting from the size of the components and their exposure to low-frequency vibrations and seawater.

Users in the shipbuilding industry can already benefit from new technological and economic advantages, such as the 3D repair of high-value components. This saves a company considerable costs compared to buying new components, not to mention potential supply chain problems.

Knowledge of the possibility of coating components with high-performance wear protection materials, e.g. nickel and cobalt-based alloys, is also becoming increasingly widespread, extending the service life of stressed components in the long term. With a focus on cost-effectiveness, quality and customer needs, OSCAR-PLT is well placed to provide future-proof solutions for the maritime industry.

Contact our experts now to find out more about new possibilities for metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing in your industry.

Metal 3D printing in shipbuilding

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The ProFocus system from OSCAR-PLT and the STELLOY 21-LD cobalt-based welding wire from Welding Alloys – the perfect complement for laser wire hardfacing.

Both are known for their excellent suitability for high-performance applications and are therefore particularly suitable for demanding industrial applications such as the hardfacing of hot shear blades used in forging.

Video highlights:

Material properties: ProFocus metal 3D printing/wire laser metal deposition (w-LMD) provides a clean surface finish and works well in complex welding positions.

Laser hardfacing: The video describes laser hardfacing, which uses a laser to deposit wire onto surfaces that require higher hardness and durability. This method allows for precise and controlled deposition, resulting in a high-quality, uniform hardfacing layer.

Industrial applications: Industrial hardfacing with metal 3D printing/w-LMD improves the durability and performance of hot shear blades in the forging industry. The improved wear resistance of the armoured blades leads to a longer service life and lower maintenance costs.

This video highlights the benefits of using metal 3D printing/w-LMD for laser armouring and emphasises its superior performance in harsh industrial environments.

Would you like to find out more about the future of industrial hardfacing? Don’t hesitate to get in touch, we look forward to talking to you!

The future of industrial hardfacing

With the ProFocus technology from OSCAR-PLT, companies are already saving several 100,000 euros per year. ProFocus opens up new economic and technological possibilities, even with complex geometries and difficult materials.

Conquer new frontiers with ProFocus

Until now, additive repairs on materials such as tool steels or cast iron were often not possible or only possible to a limited extent, as the melting zone of classic welding processes is too large. ProFocus solves this problem and offers an optimum range of applications, without preheating and even for components that could not previously be repaired.

We’re with you every step of the way

Since 2013, OSCAR-PLT has helped dozens of companies to develop successful new business models and introduce pioneering technologies. We see our customers as long-term partners and assist them with comprehensive consulting, pre-testing, training and agile technical support.

Sounds interesting? Contact one of our experts now, we look forward to talking to you.

3D repair or new purchase – take the right choice

Industry faces major challenges when it comes to the maintenance of large components. As this case study shows, additive repair creates attractive economic opportunities: Mining companies are already saving several 100,000 Euros per year.

OSCAR-PLT’s ProFocus laser technology has been on the market since 2019. Since then, it has proven its reliability in industrial use, time and again. A complete turnkey system from OSCAR-PLT, the ProFocus Laser Cell, has also been available since the end of 2023 – another pioneering tool for additive repair.

Case study: repair welding in open-cast mining

A current example of the capabilities of the ProFocus system is the repair of bearing shells in the bucket wheel gearbox of open-cast mining excavators. The components, which weigh several tonnes and measure 4 x 2.5 x 4 m³, are welded directly onto the worn area thanks to the flexible robot-guided positioning of the laser head.

In the past, the time required per repair was up to 180 hours, as housing bores had to be laboriously joined with bushes and spindled out. With ProFocus, the turnaround time is now only around 40 hours.

Michael Schnick, Managing Director of Oscar PLT, comments: ‘Our aim is to work with our customers to redefine the limits of what is possible in additive repair.’

Results at a glance

• Cost savings of hundreds of thousands of euros per year by minimising downtimes as well as new part and storage costs
• Minimised downtimes: repair times of 40 instead of 180 hours, with the same, and in some cases even improved, quality.
• Decarbonisation: opting for additive repair means considerable CO2 savings.
• Greater flexibility: Complex geometries can also be repaired on the move and in hard-to-reach places.

Additive repair with ProFocus offers clear advantages for maintenance, and not just in open-cast mining. Large components can also be repaired efficiently, cost-effectively and reliably in other branches of industry. In addition, the service life of machine components is extended thanks to new material combinations and the associated mechanical and tribological improvements.

Automated control

A key element of the ProFocus line is its user-friendly operating system. HDR cameras provide detailed images of the welding process and enable seamless process control and regulation. Automatic correction of the working distance ensures maximum precision.

Sensors guarantee permanent contact between wire and component, and prevent the melt from breaking off. Infrared cameras recognise local hotspots and control the optimum application of heat to the component to be repaired.

OSCAR-PLT’s ProFocus technology not only provides solutions for current challenges in additive manufacturing, but also a vision for future business models. With comprehensive advice, preliminary tests, training and agile technical support, OSCAR-PLT stands by its customers as a long-term partner.