SLS Applications Across Industries

From aerospace to healthcare, SinterX enables innovation across diverse industries with professional-grade SLS 3D printing technology.

Aerospace & Defense

Lightweight, high-strength components for aircraft, UAVs, and satellite systems

Common Use Cases

  • Custom ducting and air management systems
  • Lightweight structural brackets and mounts
  • UAV components and enclosures
  • Satellite antenna components
  • Prototype testing and validation
  • Small-batch production runs

Key Benefits

  • Significant weight reduction vs. traditional manufacturing
  • Complex geometries impossible with conventional methods
  • Rapid iteration for design optimization
  • Consolidated assemblies reduce part count
Recommended materials:PA12PA11

Aerospace & Defense

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Automotive Engineering

Functional prototypes, custom tooling, and end-use parts for vehicles

Common Use Cases

  • Intake manifolds and airflow components
  • Custom interior trim and panels
  • Functional prototypes for testing
  • Jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling
  • Aftermarket and racing components
  • Electric vehicle battery housing

Key Benefits

  • Accelerate development cycles with rapid prototyping
  • Cost-effective low-volume production
  • Lightweight parts improve fuel efficiency
  • On-demand manufacturing eliminates inventory
Recommended materials:PA12PA11TPU

Automotive Engineering

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Medical Device Prototyping

Custom medical devices, anatomical models, and surgical planning tools

Common Use Cases

  • Patient-specific anatomical models
  • Surgical guides and templates
  • Prosthetic components
  • Medical device prototypes
  • Dental aligners and orthodontic devices
  • Custom orthotic inserts

Key Benefits

  • Biocompatible materials available
  • Complex organic geometries
  • Patient-specific customization
  • Sterilizable parts for surgical applications
Recommended materials:PA12 (biocompatible)TPU

Medical Device Prototyping

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Product Design & Development

Functional prototypes and design validation for consumer products

Common Use Cases

  • Functional prototypes for user testing
  • Design verification and validation
  • Snap-fit assemblies and mechanisms
  • Consumer electronics enclosures
  • Ergonomic testing models
  • Pre-production samples

Key Benefits

  • Faster time-to-market with rapid iterations
  • Test functional prototypes, not just visual models
  • Validate mechanical performance early
  • Reduce costly tooling investments
Recommended materials:PA12PA11TPU

Product Design & Development

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Education & Research

Academic research, student projects, and educational demonstrations

Common Use Cases

  • Engineering curriculum and coursework
  • Research projects and publications
  • Student design competitions
  • Material science research
  • Proof-of-concept demonstrations
  • Collaborative research projects

Key Benefits

  • Hands-on learning with professional technology
  • Prepare students for industry careers
  • Support cutting-edge research initiatives
  • Desktop convenience for lab environments
Recommended materials:PA12PA11TPU

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Tooling & Manufacturing

Custom jigs, fixtures, and production tooling for manufacturing

Common Use Cases

  • Assembly jigs and fixtures
  • Quality control inspection fixtures
  • Soft-jaw inserts for CNC machines
  • Material handling grippers
  • Production line tooling
  • Custom fasteners and connectors

Key Benefits

  • Reduce tooling costs by 70-90%
  • Faster lead times than machined tooling
  • Lightweight tools reduce operator fatigue
  • Easy to modify and iterate designs
Recommended materials:PA12PA11

Tooling & Manufacturing

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Your Application, Our Expertise

Every industry has unique challenges. Our team can help you determine if SLS is right for your application and guide you through material selection, design optimization, and production planning.