Today, sintering is used to produce everything from gears and connecting rods to sprockets and bearings. It's also used to 3D print parts. Selective laser sintering (SLS) is a close cousin to direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), but builds parts made of plastic rather than metal.

What products are made using laser sintering?

SLS machines can print objects in a variety of materials, such as plastics, glass, ceramics and even metal (which is a related process known as direct metal laser sintering).

Which of the following materials can Selective Laser Sintering generally be applied to?

The most common material for selective laser sintering is nylon, a highly capable engineering thermoplastic for both functional prototyping and end-use production. Nylon is ideal for complex assemblies and durable parts with high environmental stability.