HARRISBURG, PA, USA and KRAILLING, Germany, Sep 18, 2026 – Phase3D is working with EOS to bring Fringe Inspection to the metal AM world, combining advanced metal additive manufacturing with quantitative, layer-by-layer inspection.
The collaboration brings together two technologies with a shared focus around giving manufacturers better data about what is happening during the additive manufacturing process and greater confidence in the parts they produce.
The teams have been working together on the integration of Phase3D’s Fringe Inspection™ technology with the EOS metal AM protfolio, with more details about the collaboration being shared around IMTS 2026 in Chicago.
Quantitative inspection for the EOS M4 ONYX
Fringe Inspection uses structured light to measure the surface of the powder bed throughout an additive manufacturing build. The system captures quantitative height data, allowing manufacturers to identify and measure changes in the build surface layer by layer.
Unlike image-based process monitoring, the resulting data is dimensional. Features on the powder bed can be measured, compared between layers, and analyzed alongside other process data. Bringing Fringe Inspection™ to the EOS products extends this capability to EOS’s metal additive manufacturing platforms.
Built together. Validated together.
The collaboration between EOS and Phase3D goes beyond placing two technologies alongside one another. The teams have been working together to integrate Fringe Inspection™ with the EOS platforms and validate its application within the system.
“EOS symbolizes excellence in the additive manufacturing industry. Our partnership shows both companies are dedicated to advancing the additive manufacturing industry, together.” – Niall O’Dowd, CEO, Phase3D.
For manufacturers, the collaboration is about making objective inspection data available alongside the information already generated during the build.
Instead of simply seeing that something has happened, quantitative inspection provides data that can help determine what happened, where it occurred, and its magnitude.
“Manufacturers don’t need more data for the sake of more data. They need clear, actionable insight into the process so they can make better decisions with confidence. Quantitative inspection is an important part of moving additive manufacturing toward more scalable, production-ready applications.” – Michael Brennan, Commercial Director, Phase3D
EOS × Phase3D
The work with the M4 ONYX represents the latest development in the collaboration between EOS and Phase3D. More information about Fringe Inspection for EOS machines will be released as the collaboration progresses.
Learn more about Fringe Inspection
About Phase3D
Phase3D develops real-time, in-situ inspection technology for advanced manufacturing. Its Fringe Inspection platform detects defects throughout the manufacturing process, helping manufacturers reduce wasted material and machine time, improve throughput, and lower overall manufacturing costs. Phase3D is headquartered in Chicago. Learn more at phase-3d.com.
About EOS
EOS provides responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technologies to organizations around the world. Since 1989, EOS has shaped the future of manufacturing by enabling its customers to innovate and differentiate through expert guidance, technology and services, leveraging its end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) industry partnerships. From strategy to education to production, EOS is the leading global partner for both metal and polymer AM solutions, accelerating time-to-market for its customers through high-quality production efficiencies and sustainable solutions. For more information, visit https://www.eos.info.
