Powder bed fusion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000306",
  "term": "Powder bed fusion",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "An additive manufacturing process that selectively melts and fuses powdered material layer by layer to build a three-dimensional object. A heat source, such as a laser or electron beam, scans across the powder bed, solidifying the material according to the digital design. Common materials processed by PBF include polymers, metals, and ceramics.",
  "abbreviation": "PBF",
  "subject": "Process categories",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/powder-bed-fusion/"
}