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ProFocus WeldingCell

Automated additive manufacturing and repair solution

Take your manufacturing, coating, and repair processes to the next level with the ProFocus WeldingCell – the automated robotic cell for laser metal deposition (Laser-DED). This turnkey system enables intuitive operation from scanning to near-net-shape welding through full digitalization, significantly reducing material consumption, rework, and labor costs. Equipped with advanced sensor technology, precise actuation, intelligent process control, and integrated data processing, the ProFocus WeldingCell ensures reproducible welding results – even for demanding materials and complex geometries.

Current Challenges

In many companies, deposition welding is still dominated by manual processes. This results in:

  • High labor effort and dependency on skilled personnel for planning and setup
  • Limited process reliability and reproducibility, especially for complex components
  • Restricted suitability for small batch production

The Solution: Automated Process Chain

With the ProFocus WeldingCell, you implement a fully integrated digital process chain:

Scan → Point Cloud Generation → CAD/CAM → Automated Deposition Welding

As the only provider in the field of wire-based Laser Directed Energy Deposition (w-LDED) with a fully integrated process chain for repair, coating, and additive manufacturing, OSCAR PLT offers:

  • High deposition rates with controlled penetration depth
  • Assistance systems for stable and reproducible processes
  • Precise near-net-shape welding strategies
  • Efficient processing of complex geometries

Technology

Depending on the application, the ProFocus WeldingCell is equipped with:

These technologies enable precise, automated deposition welding processes as well as integrated acquisition and processing of all relevant process data.

Hardware

The system solution is modular in design and includes:

  • ProFocus / InFocus3D welding system
  • High-performance laser line scanner
  • Industrial robot with rotary-tilt positioner (DKP)
  • Fully integrated, self-supporting safety enclosure
  • Optional: mobile system configuration for your components and applications

Process Know-How

In addition to the system technology, OSCAR PLT provides extensive process expertise in the following areas:

  • Development of additive, coating, and repair strategies
  • Parameter development for different materials
  • Process monitoring and adaptation
  • Integration of scanner and robotic systems
  • End-to-end data processing across the entire process chain

Software & Control

The intelligent control and regulation system ensures maximum process reliability:

  • ProFocus / InFocus3D welding system
  • High-performance laser line scanner
  • Industrial robot with rotary-tilt positioner (DKP)
  • Fully integrated, self-supporting safety enclosure
  • Optional: mobile system configuration for your components and applications

Service

From initial concept to series production:

Facts and benefits

Automated process chain

Seamless digitalization from scanning to welding reduces manual intervention and ensures stable, reproducible results.

Near-Net-Shape Manufacturing

Precise cladding minimizes material usage and significantly reduces — or in some cases completely eliminates — the need for post-processing.

Maximum Efficiency

Reduced labor requirements, lower consumable material usage, and shorter process times sustainably decrease overall costs.

New Material Capabilities

Enables safe and cost-effective repairs even for demanding materials such as cast iron, titanium, or flux-cored wire applications.

Compatible technology
for your existing manufacturing system

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about our company, our products or our services? Then you've come to the right place.

The ProFocus WeldingCell is designed for industrial applications in Laser-DED (Directed Energy Deposition), additive manufacturing of metal components, repair welding, and laser cladding.

Typical applications include wear protection, refurbishment of high-value components, and production of complex metal geometries. Equipped with an integrated 6-axis robot and advanced process control, the system enables flexible manufacturing of large-scale components while maintaining high process stability and precision.

This makes the ProFocus WeldingCell an ideal solution for industries requiring efficient, automated, and high-quality metal additive manufacturing processes.

Yes, the ProFocus WeldingCell can be fully customized to meet specific requirements in additive metal manufacturing and Laser-DED (Directed Energy Deposition). Thanks to its modular design, the system can be flexibly adapted to different applications, component geometries, and production environments.

Customization options include system geometry, workpiece handling, integration of specific robotics or scanner systems, and tailored software solutions for process control. This makes the ProFocus WeldingCell suitable for additive manufacturing of metal parts, laser cladding, and repair welding applications.

As a result, the system can be optimally configured to meet individual production requirements while ensuring high process reliability and efficiency.

The ProFocus WeldingCell offers significant advantages over conventional systems used in additive metal manufacturing and Laser-DED (Directed Energy Deposition). Key benefits include automated multi-directional manufacturing, high process stability, and precise control of complex component geometries. Integrated features such as automated part scanning, adaptive height control, HDR process monitoring, and the WireWatcher help reduce downtime and significantly improve manufacturing quality. This enables cost-efficient production, repeatable results, and reliable implementation of demanding applications such as repair welding, laser cladding, and additive manufacturing of metal components. The system is designed to increase productivity, improve process consistency, and support scalable industrial additive manufacturing workflows.

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