Selective laser sintering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000341",
  "term": "Selective laser sintering",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "An additive manufacturing process that uses a high-power laser to selectively fuse small particles of polymer, ceramic, or metal powder into a solid structure. The laser scans cross-sections generated from a 3D digital model, heating the powder to its sintering temperature and bonding the particles together. Unfused powder remains as support for the part and can often be recycled.",
  "abbreviation": "SLS",
  "subject": "Additive",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/selective-laser-sintering/"
}