SLS 3D printing remains as the standout technology for manufacturing high-performance parts, even over some of the other original and quite powerful methods like Stereolithography (SLA).
Questions regarding the differences between SLS and SLA 3D printing are common. Mainly, the differences are that SLS is powder-based and tends to be more powerful overall, capable of producing parts on a larger scale, with a greater variety of materials available. SLA 3D printing is resin-based and often preferred for 3D printing objects with more precision, and intricate details.
An excellent choice for manufacturing complex structures with moving or interlocking parts, SLS 3D printing is extremely appealing to designers, engineers, and industrial companies of all sizes.
At Shapeways, this technology has revealed itself to be a popular and versatile choice for customers designing and 3D printing products like delicate luxury jewelry, custom architectural designs, and even robotic arm components.