Selective heat sintering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000338",
  "term": "Selective heat sintering",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process that uses a thermal printhead to selectively apply heat to fuse thermoplastic powder particles. Unlike laser sintering, which uses a laser, SHS employs a printhead similar to an inkjet printer to deposit heat. This method is typically used with lower-cost thermoplastic powders and can produce functional prototypes or end-use parts.",
  "abbreviation": "SHS",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/selective-heat-sintering/"
}