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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an industrial 3D printing process ideal for manufacturing end-use parts.
In SLS, a laser selectively sinters polymer powder particles, fusing them together and building a part layer-by-layer.
SLS produces functional plastic parts with isotropic mechanical properties that can be used for detailed prototyping or end-use low-volume production.
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‘3D printing’ is commonly associated with maker culture, hobbyists and amateurs, desktop printers, accessible printing technologies like FDM and low-cost materials such as ABS and PLA (we’ll explain all those acronyms below). This is largely attributable to the democratization of 3D printing through affordable desktop machines that sprung from the RepRap movement, like the original MakerBot and Ultimaker, which also led to the explosion of 3D printing in 2009.
Stereolithography (SLA), direct light processing (DLP) and continuous direct light processing (CDLP) are additive manufacturing processes that fall under the category of vat photopolymerization. In SLA, an object is created by selectively curing a polymer resin layer-by-layer using an ultraviolet (UV) laser beam. DLP is similar to SLA but uses a digital light projector screen to flash a single image of each layer all at once. CDLP is a lot like DLP but relies on the continuous upward motion of the build plate. All vat photopolymerization processes are good for producing fine details and smooth surface finishes, making them ideal for jewelry and medical applications.
From prototyping to small-batch production, our global network of certified SLS 3D printing facilities will allow you to produce highly accurate parts with quality and strength comparable to injection molding.
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This technology combines the design flexibility of 3D Printing with the mechanical properties of metal. From tooling inserts with cooling channels to lightweight structures for aerospace, any application that involves complex metal parts potentially benefits from Metal 3D Printing.
From prototyping to small-batch production, our global network of certified MJF 3D printing facilities will allow you to produce highly accurate parts with quality comparable to injection molding.
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Based on reliable and affordable ColorJet Printing (CJP) technology, the ProJet CJP 660Pro prints parts at up to 7x lower cost than other technologies. Featuring efficient material use, you will eliminate waste and reduce finishing time as no supports are necessary and unused core material is recycled.
The 3D printed parts needed to be high resolution to capture the fine cracks and details in the bones, durable enough to survive repeated touching by audiences, and easy to paint – making selective laser sintering in Nylon12 an excellent fit.
Verner Architects recently designed a bathroom vanity inspired by coral reefs and printed using SLS technology for water-resistance and durability.
Groen & Boothman used SLS 3D printing and Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] for their latest luxury jewelry series. The custom cuff bracelets feature unique handcrafted touches.
Kova by Sascha designs crowns and head-pieces that are made with industrial 3D printing at Shapeways.
Spinal surgery is a complicated procedure requiring an extensive and costly support network. Anatomics’ SpineBox™ method of pre-planning surgery and of manufacturing customized devices has the potential to realize significant time and cost benefits for the healthcare system.
For the production process of storage, transport and order picking containers, the company was looking for a more cost-effective and above all more reliable and smoother way to extract containers from its injection molding machines. The solution was the additive manufacturing process.
This is the first 3D-printed nasal swab certified by a government agency and was made possible by collaboration between Aenium, Burloak, Additive Minds and many others. It demonstrated the great opportunity for empowering private-public consortia in the fight against global challenges using industrial 3D printing – an inspiration for others worldwide.
The switch valve allows dog owners to choose whether the water should flow gently over the nubs of the shower head, or instead as a firm, compact jet. And thanks to the high additive manufacturing quality of the EOS P 396, both furry friends and their human companions will enjoy this special shower head for years to come.
Additive manufacturing allows us to offer tailor-made orthoses that cater to the individual needs of our patients. In addition, the design ensures air permeability and high comfort.
Lukas Eckermann | Head of Patient Care and iFab (individual fabrication).
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