Selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000342",
  "term": "Selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "An additive manufacturing method, abbreviated as STEP, that uses an electrostatic charge to selectively deposit thermoplastic powder onto a build plate. A laser then fuses the deposited powder, creating a solid layer. This process is analogous to xerography, where toner is attracted to charged areas on a drum.",
  "abbreviation": "STEP",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/selective-thermoplastic-electrophotographic-process/"
}