Selective absorption fusion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000337",
  "term": "Selective absorption fusion",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process that uses an infrared-absorbing fluid to selectively heat and fuse polymer powder particles. An inkjet printhead deposits the fluid onto the powder bed according to the part's cross-section, and then an infrared lamp heats the entire bed. Only the areas with the absorbing fluid reach the fusion temperature, creating solid layers.",
  "abbreviation": "SAF",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/selective-absorption-fusion/"
}