Established Farsoon innovations come together to support reliable production, consistent quality and lower cost per part.
Farsoon Technologies introduces the FS4X, a metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) platform shaped by the needs of customers producing parts in series. It brings together innovations developed across Farsoon’s metal AM systems, combining multi-laser processing, controlled build conditions and integrated material handling in a platform designed for daily industrial operation.
The focus is on giving manufacturers the right solution for their production requirements. Productivity must translate into consistent, accepted parts, dependable operation and manageable operating costs. FS4X addresses these needs through an open platform and a modular automation approach intended to support investment decisions based on application requirements and a clear path to scale.
Performance matched to the application
The FS4X offers a 425 × 425 × 550 mm build envelope, approximately 99 litres, with configurations of four 1,000 W lasers, four 2,000 W lasers or six 1,000 W lasers. Optional beam shaping broadens the available processing strategies. Farsoon’s open platform allows users to develop material parameters and optimise processes around their own parts and production priorities.
Reliability through accumulated engineering experience
FS4X combines Farsoon’s existing engineering innovations to address the practical causes of production interruption and variation. Automated in-situ scanner calibration and multi-laser alignment support optical consistency. Multi-layer gas flow, recirculating filtration, chamber pressure control and cooling help maintain stable processing conditions throughout the build.
A one-piece machined build cylinder reduces potential powder-leak paths at joints, while linear-encoder feedback provides closed-loop Z-axis control. Zero-point positioning simplifies repeatable cylinder setup. A low-drag recoater design reduces disturbance of the powder layer, and a dedicated tool airlock enables blade exchange without exposing the main processing chamber to ambient air.
These details connect process stability with maintainability: helping operators preserve controlled conditions, perform routine interventions efficiently and reduce opportunities for manual setup errors. They support a repeatable production process alongside qualified materials, parameters and application-specific quality controls.
Automation that connects the production line
As part of Farsoon’s Continuous Additive Manufacturing Solution (CAMS) portfolio, FS4X supports AGV-based build-cylinder transfer. Sealed cylinder transfer under inert-gas protection connects printing with offline cooling and downstream handling. With the required jobs, cylinders and stations prepared, automatic job changes allow production to continue beyond a staffed shift.
The wider benefit is a smoother production flow. The Powder Handling System (PHS) combines powder recovery, sieving and conveying to reduce manual transfers. Enclosed handling helps limit operator contact with powder, while removable maintenance panels improve cleaning access. Cell layout and station interfaces are defined around each customer’s production line.
A practical route to lower cost per accepted part
FS4X is designed to improve production economics by combining processing capability with efficient changeovers, reduced handling effort and accessible maintenance. Consistency matters as much as speed: scrap, rework and unplanned intervention all affect the cost of an accepted part.
By bringing established Farsoon innovations together and allowing automation to be scoped to the application, FS4X is designed to help customers manage implementation and investment risk. Manufacturers can match the production cell to current demand and plan expansion around qualified processes and a demonstrated business case. Actual cost-per-part improvements depend on the material, geometry, build strategy, quality requirements and utilisation.
Meet Farsoon Europe at Formnext 2026
Visit Farsoon Europe in Hall 11.0, Booth E11, from 17 to 20 November 2026 in Frankfurt am Main to explore FS4X through an introduction video and discuss your production requirements with the team. The FS4X will be installed and presented at Farsoon Europe’s Innovation Center.
For more information, contact wehelpyou@farsoon-eu.com.
