Machine evidence
EOSINT M 280 Price: $739,768 Federal Purchase (2012)
Decision context / editorial guidance
Screen the application.
Then qualify the process.
Worth investigating if: your supplier can demonstrate the required alloy, geometry and finished-part specification on the quoted EOSINT M 280 configuration.
Do not buy on this page alone: a published envelope or machine configuration does not establish repeatability, accepted-part cost or local support.
Editorial purchasing guidance, not a verified recommendation for a particular application.
Published geometry / not guaranteed part fit
Front view shows X:Z proportions. Depth Y is stated numerically. Supports and clearance reduce usable space.
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At a glance
What is it?
EOSINT M 280 is a legacy EOS LPBF workhorse — the direct predecessor of the M 290 — still traded on the used market.
How does it print?
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF): a laser melts thin layers of metal powder to build a part.
When might I consider it?
Consider it when a used M 280 is offered at a price that must be weighed against recommissioning, software transfer and service questions a newer M 290 answers differently.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
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Powder bed fusion · laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) · EOS
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
| Capability | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 325 mm (seller-reported in the 2026 auction record; confirm per-unit configuration)THIRD-PARTY ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Laser configurations | 200 W and 400 W configurations per the OEM historical accountOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Generation | Predecessor of the current EOS M 290; distinct machine, not an aliasOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Documented used unit | A 2014 machine with accessories was auctioned March–April 2026; last maintenance October 2025, laser source still ~400 W, <200 h since maintenance; no public winning priceTHIRD-PARTY ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Historical quote context | A 2020 university cost study reports an approximate US$900,000 OEM quote used in its model; original quotation and package scope not available — historical context, not a current priceTHIRD-PARTY ↗ · Source reviewed · Source link unavailable (checked 2026-09-30) |
EOSINT M 280 price: what the public records show
What did an EOSINT M 280 cost? No OEM list price was published. The public record: a 2012 US federal purchase of $739,768 (OEM-direct, EOS of North America). NASA still rents M280 systems — three 2024–2026 rental awards, the 2025 and 2026 awards at $23,760 per month. Rental rates are operating costs, not purchase prices.
FEDERAL PURCHASE · 2012 $739,768
A reproduced 2012 US federal purchase of this exact model paid $739,768 directly to EOS of North America (OEM-direct); the award scope is not itemized. No OEM list price was published. NASA has rented M280 systems on three 2024–2026 awards — separate rental evidence in the detailed machine record: a rental rate is an operating cost, never a purchase price. A 2020 university cost study reports an approximate $900,000 OEM quote (historical, package scope undisclosed) — labeled estimate context, not a verified transaction. A 2026 auction of a 2014 unit published no winning price.
Dated transaction records
| Amount | Date | Record | Evidence type and channel | Scope caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $739,768 | N0017812C3004 ↗ EOSINT M 280 | FEDERAL PURCHASE · 2012 OEM-direct (EOS of North America) | Award total — quantity and included scope not itemized |
Lease and rental evidence
| Amount | Date | Record | Evidence type and channel | Scope caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $248,430 | 80NSSC24PB991 ↗ EOS M280 PER MONTH MACHINE RENTAL FOR LPBF DEVELOPMENT (QTY 7) | FEDERAL RENTAL · 2024 North American Manufacturing Pros LLC | Seven months of machine rental (≈$35,490/month) — an operating cost, not a purchase | |
| $47,520 | 80NSSC25PB519 ↗ 2 MONTH RENTAL FOR M280 AM BUILDS | FEDERAL RENTAL · 2025 North American Manufacturing Pros LLC | Two months of machine rental ($23,760/month) — an operating cost, not a purchase | |
| $142,560 | 80NSSC26P0142 ↗ SIX MONTH PRINTER RENTAL FOR GRX-810 REUSE STUDY | FEDERAL RENTAL · 2026 North American Manufacturing Pros LLC | Six months of machine rental ($23,760/month) — an operating cost, not a purchase |
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Head-to-head evidence from the same record set: Compare against EOS M 290 · Compare against Nikon SLM 280 2.0 · Compare against Renishaw AM250.
What still needs a supplier answer
| Purchasing question | Evidence gap |
|---|---|
| All-in delivered machine price | Current quote required |
| Build time for your part | Not verified for your geometry |
| Alloy and parameters | Confirm the exact qualified combination |
| Application fit | Confirm tolerances, finishing, inspection and local support |
Source review dates identify when the cited material was reviewed. A source review is not a performance test; genuine third-party corroboration is identified separately.
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Send your exact alloy, dimensions, orientation, supports, inspection criteria and finishing route. Ask for usable build space and effective build time for that configuration. Include installation, training, service, software, gas supply and qualification in the delivered quote. Unverified fields on this page can be used as questions to confirm directly with the manufacturer before purchase.