Laser Sintering Laser sintering is an advanced additive manufacturing process used in SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) and DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering), where a high-powered laser selectively fuses powdered material to create solid parts. Unlike FDM, laser sintering doesn’t require support structures because unsintered powder acts as a natural support. This technology is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and medical applications due to its ability to produce strong, highly detailed parts with complex geometries. Post-processing typically includes depowdering, heat treatment, or polishing. Though expensive, laser sintering enables the creation of industrial-grade components with excellent mechanical properties. |