Unlock high-precision, durable, and production-ready parts with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing.
Overview
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an advanced 3D printing technology that fuses powdered materials using a high-powered laser to create strong, durable, and highly detailed parts. Ideal for complex geometries, functional prototypes, and production-grade components, SLS delivers precise, end-use parts without the need for support structures.
Benefits & Advantages
Discover why SLS is one of the most versatile and widely used additive manufacturing technologies.
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High Design Freedom
Create complex geometries, interlocking parts, and hollow structures without support materials.
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Durable & Functional Parts
Produce end-use parts with excellent mechanical properties, high strength, and long-term stability.
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Scalable Production
Ideal for both prototypes and large-scale manufacturing, enabling batch production in one build.
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No Support Structures Needed
Unfused powder acts as natural support, reducing post-processing and increasing design possibilities.
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Material Efficiency
Reuse unfused powder to reduce waste, making SLS more sustainable and cost-effective.
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Consistency & Accuracy
Achieve high dimensional accuracy and repeatability, suitable for industrial-grade applications.
Advanced features that make SLS an industry-leading technology for additive manufacturing.
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Laser-Based Powder Fusion
Uses a high-power laser to sinter powdered polymers, ensuring strong layer-to-layer bonding.
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Wide Range of Materials
Compatible with PA12, PA11, TPU, and composite powders for diverse applications.
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Complex Geometries
Enables intricate designs that are difficult or impossible with traditional methods.
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Batch Production Capability
Build multiple parts simultaneously within the same print cycle.
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Excellent Surface Quality
Produces smooth, detailed, and functional parts with minimal finishing required.
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Industrial Reliability
Proven technology for demanding industries like aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing.
SLS is trusted across industries that demand precision, strength, and scalability.
Explore our advanced SLS 3D printers built for precision and production.
3D Systems SLS 380
Industrial-Scale SLS Production Solution
The SLS 380 enables industrial-scale additive manufacturing with high throughput, consistency, and minimal manual intervention. Its advanced thermal control and automation optimize factory-floor production.
Our SLS 3D printer combines productivity, precision, and efficiency in a compact footprint. With uniform thermal control and a spacious build area, it delivers consistent, industrial-grade parts.
DuraForm FR-106 is a flame-retardant nylon 11 material designed to achieve flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) ratings for production parts. It offers excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and long-term stability for demanding aerospace and industrial applications.
DuraForm PA CF is a high-performance, carbon fiber-filled nylon material offering exceptional stiffness, low weight, and high temperature resistance. It delivers excellent dimensional stability and durability, making it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts in demanding industrial applications.
DuraForm PA11 Black is a production-grade, high-impact nylon 11 material with high elongation at break. It offers excellent toughness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, making it ideal for durable functional prototypes and end-use parts in demanding industrial applications.
DuraForm PA11 Natural is a production-grade, high-impact nylon 11 material with high elongation at break. It offers excellent toughness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, making it ideal for durable functional prototypes and end-use parts in demanding industrial environments.
DuraForm PA 12 Black is a production-grade nylon material offering long-term UV stability and toughness comparable to injection-molded thermoplastics. It delivers excellent surface finish, durability, and chemical resistance, making it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use industrial parts.
DuraForm PAx Black is a high-impact nylon copolymer with excellent elongation and long-term stability, ideal for durable production parts. It offers superior toughness, recyclability, and consistent mechanical performance, making it suitable for functional prototypes and demanding end-use applications.
DuraForm PAx Natural is a high-impact nylon copolymer with high elongation, designed for durable, production-grade parts. It offers excellent toughness, recyclability, and long-term stability, making it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use applications requiring flexibility and mechanical performance.
DuraForm ProX GF is a glass-filled polyamide (nylon) material offering excellent stiffness, rigidity, and heat resistance. Ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts, it delivers superior mechanical performance, dimensional stability, and durability for demanding industrial and high-temperature applications.
DuraForm ProX HST Composite is a fiber-reinforced engineering plastic offering high stiffness and excellent temperature resistance. It delivers superior mechanical strength, durability, and environmental stability, making it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts in demanding industrial applications.
DuraForm ProX PA is a strong and tough polyamide (nylon 12) material engineered for functional prototypes and production parts. It offers balanced mechanical properties, durability, chemical resistance, and excellent surface resolution, making it ideal for complex, high-performance industrial applications.
DuraForm TPU 90A is a flexible elastomer material offering outstanding tear strength, wear resistance, and durability. It delivers excellent rebound, fatigue resistance, and surface quality, making it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts requiring long-term performance and flexibility.
DuraForm Flex TPU is a thermoplastic elastomer material offering rubber-like flexibility and functional performance. It delivers excellent tear resistance, durability, and surface finish, making it ideal for flexible prototypes and end-use parts such as seals, gaskets, and industrial components.
DuraForm PA11 Natural is a production-grade, impact-resistant nylon 11 material ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts. It offers excellent toughness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, delivering consistent high-performance parts for demanding industrial and harsh environment applications.
Tough, impact-resistant Polyamide 11 (PA11) material designed for functional prototypes and end-use parts in harsh environments. Offers excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and durability, making it ideal for industrial applications requiring high performance and long-term reliability.
Seamless file preparation, build optimization, and print management with industry-leading software.
ideaMaker
ideaMaker is a powerful 3D model slicer designed to simplify print preparation. It enables you to quickly modify and slice 3D model files for printing while maintaining high-quality output. With its integration to the ideaMaker Library, you can share and download a wide range of 3D printable models and pre-optimized printing profiles, ensuring consistent results every time.
RaiseCloud is a web-based 3D printing management platform that allows you to remotely monitor and manage your entire production process from multiple devices. Whether you’re managing a single printer or a fleet of printers, RaiseCloud provides real-time insights and control over your workflow.
When combined, ideaMaker and RaiseCloud create an efficient, end-to-end ecosystem for FFF 3D printing. From slicing and model preparation to remote monitoring and production management, Raise3D’s software suite streamlines every stage of additive manufacturing.
3D Sprint is an all-in-one software solution for SLS 3D printing, enabling seamless file preparation, editing, and print management. Designed for production environments, it maximizes build volume utilization, streamlines batch runs, and ensures high-quality, true-to-CAD printed parts—all without the need for additional third-party software.
