Apparatus for producing a three-dimensional object

Device (1) for producing a three-dimensional object by successive solidification of layers of a solidifiable by electromagnetic radiation or particle build-up material to the cross-section of each of the object corresponding locations, with - a in an installation space (4) is arranged carrying device (5) for supporting the object with a height-adjustable support (6) having a top surface facing the object (7), - an applicator (8) for applying layers of the building material on the carrying device (5) or a layer previously formed, and - a metering device (9) for supply of the building material, - an irradiation device (10) for irradiating layers of the building material to the respective cross section of the object corresponding locations, characterized in that - at least one platform in the installation space (4) (15) - metering means (9) is arranged separately and independently of the her side with no intervening partition arranged carrying device (5) is adjustable in height in the installation space (4), whereby the installation space ...