What are the Benefits of Selective Laser Sintering?
Robust, Performance Parts
SLS technology produces tough and durable parts that excel in high-performance prototyping and end-use applications. 3D Systems' DuraForm® SLS materials have been optimized, validated, and tested to ensure quality, with uniform 3D mechanical properties.
Stretch and impact test comparisons of 3D Systems vs. competing system
High Speed and Throughput
Large SLS build capacities paired with fast build times, high-density nesting, and no support structures help you maximize every print for more parts, sooner.
Otherwise impossible to produce products delivered with SLS
Best-In-Class Part Quality
Side-by-side comparison testing shows 3D Systems SLS printers provide best-in-class part quality.* Get superior accuracy, part resolution, edge definition, and surface finish with 3D Systems' SLS solutions.
* Same part file printed on ProX SLS 6100 in DuraForm ProX PA compared to a competitive system in PA 12
Get smooth surfaces, fine detail resolution, and sharp edges with 3D Systems' SLS
Broad SLS Materials Selection
Manufacture with true nylon materials that answer your application requirements. Whether you need toughness, heat resistance, flame retardancy, flexibility, or food-grade and medical-grade options, the 3D Systems SLS materials portfolio has you covered.
Understanding how SLS additive materials work for your business
Functional Design
As a self-supporting build methodology, SLS enables the production of complex geometries, such as monolithic designs, lightweight components, and mass-customized products, that could not be manufactured any other way.
Improve performance and accelerate production for complex, functional nylon parts
Low Part & Ownership Costs
The features and capabilities of 3D Systems' SLS deliver up to 20% lower operational costs compared to similar printers. These include automated production tools, high throughput, material efficiency, and repeatability, just to name a few.
Low-volume production and mass customization with biocompatible capable material to enable applications like patient-specific medical devices
SLS Applications
SLS uses production-grade nylon materials, resulting in durable, functional parts that last. In fact, SLS printed parts rival other parts produced using traditional manufacturing methods. The robustness of SLS makes this technology great for:
ProX SLS 6100
Production-grade nylon 3D printer delivering best-in-class part quality, fast build times and automated production tools
sPro 60 HD-HS
Compact SLS printer for broad range of thermoplastic, composite and elastomeric materials
sPro 140
High repeatability and throughput of sls production parts
sPro 230
Large capacity SLS printer for high throughput of tough and durable thermoplastic parts
