Selective Laser Sintering

Selective laser sintering (SLS) is a technique from the process of additive manufacturing. SLS uses a laser as a power source to sinter powered metal to create a 3D model. It works by aiming the laser at fixed points in space (usually determined by a CAD) to bind material and create a solid structure. While commonly used on powered metal, SLS can also sinter plastic, glass, and ceramic. Common types of selective laser sintering machines include ProJet® 6000 SD & HD, ProJet® 7000 SD & HD, ProX® 800, ProX® 950, ProX® SLS 500, sPro™ 140, sPro™ 230, sPro™ 60 HD, Direct Metal Printing (DMP), ProX® DMP 100, ProX® DMP 100 Dental, ProX® DMP 200, ProX® DMP 200 Dental, ProX® DMP 300 and ProX® DMP 320. Selective laser sintering is commonly used in applications of modelling, production, and prototyping by a wide variety of industries including automotive, space and aircraft, as well as medical and dental.