3D Printing

Stereolithography (SLA, or SL)

Stereolithography (SLA, or SL) is using a light source, a laser, to cure the liquid resin. The exposure of resins to this laser triggers a reaction, where the molecular chains are joined together (polymerization) forming the desired shapes or geometries.

Advantages of SLA

• Excellent choice for parts with complex geometries and fine details
• Resins Selection: Clear, water-resistant, epoxy, acrylic, rigid, ABS-like resins, elastic rubber-like resins
• Isotropic, No Voids. Ideal choice for airtight and watertight parts

 

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is one of the most versatile 3D printing technologies. It is an additive manufacturing technique used in prototype models and functional parts. You can find examples of this application in medical sector anatomical models, military, aerospace, machine components, production tools, etc.

Advantages of SLS

• All parts are functionally self-supporting
• Strong layer adhesion
• Fast turnaround
• Excellent for post-printing dyeing

 

Metal Printing

Metal Printing, also known as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is using a layer by layer build-up approach. It is a very promising additive manufacturing technology that can be used in manufacturing small and low-volume metallic parts.

Advantages of Metal Printing

• Good option for extremely complex parts
• Strong and lightweight
• Fast turnaround, only days or hours
• No scrap metal waste