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| Selective laser melting (SLM) is a technique that also uses 3D CAD data as a source and forms a 3D object by means of high power laser beam that melts and fuses metallic powders together. The SLM printing method is widely applied to parts with complex geometries and structures. |
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| FDM i.e. fused deposition modeling can print concept models and final end-use products. FDM printing builds parts with production-grade thermoplastic. |
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| SLS known as selective laser sintering is a technique that uses laser to form solid 3D objects. Unlike other techniques, SLS does not need to use any support structures as the object being printed is surrounded by unsintered powder. SLS is highly used for manufacturing purposes. |
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| SLA stands for Stereolithography which turns digital models into a real 3D printed object. SLA is widely used in prototyping as it does not require too much time to produce an object and cost is relatively cheap compared to other processes. |
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