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Technologies
SLS - Selective Laser Sintering
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing technique that uses a laser as an energy source to melt powdered materials and bond it to create a solid structure.
- Versatile technology with a wide range of high-performance materials and a variety of functional applications including quick-fits, hinges and other mechanical joints.
- Mechanical properties comparable to injection molded parts.
- No need for support structures during construction.
- Ideal for use from prototyping to small series or custom manufacturing.
SLA - Stereolithography
Stereolithography (SLA) is a Vat photopolymerization technique that uses a laser or UV light to solidify liquid resin to build a layered object.
- Ideal for high quality models with excellent surface condition and fine details.
- Provides excellent surface quality and good detail.
- Parts require support structures, which need to be manually removed.
- Ideal for prototypes, parts with transparency, masters for moulds and small series manufacturing.
MEX - Material Extrusion
Material Extrusion (MEX) is an additive manufacturing technique where plastic material is melted and extruded, solidifying layer by layer, to build parts.
- Combining the flexibility of 3D printing with thermoplastics to create durable parts with excellent mechanical properties.
- Parts require support structures, which need to be manually removed.
- Ideal for prototypes with properties similar to injection moulding and small series manufacturing.
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SLM - Selective Laser Melting (metals)
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is an additive manufacturing process that uses a high-powered laser beam to melt fine metal powders.
- Combines the flexibility of 3D printing and the mechanical properties of metal for the most complex applications.
- Suitable for complex metal parts with intricate structures.
- Parts require support structures, which need to be removed either mechanically or manually.
- Ideal for fully functional prototypes and small series manufacturing.