Since its inception, the SLS (selective laser sintering) process 3D prints objects by selectively laser melting powder layers composed of a unique powder.
Aerosint has invented the first, and to date completely unique, multi-powder printing process. Multi-powder means that the technology can print parts made of different materials. It does so by melting powder layers consisting of more than one type of powder.
Combining the benefits of the Aerosint printing process with the ones of SLS has the potential to print truly unique parts at an unrivaled cost.
The dispenser integrates multiple patterning drums (one per powder type). The patterning drums selectively deposit fine powder voxels line by line. The result is a powder layer composed of more than one powder ready for sintering.