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HD SLS™ / HD SLM™ Printing by Tecnica

HD SLS 3D printing, short for High-Definition Selective Laser Sintering, is a revolutionary additive manufacturing process invented by Charles Bibas and developed by Tecnica. It involves fusing powder materials in a series of layers to create precise physical objects from digital models. Tecnica specializes in designing and building 3D printers and print heads that utilize Charles Bibas’ patented HD SLS/HD SLM technology.

What is HD SLS 3D Printing?

The 3D market is growing exponentially every year.  Especially during these unpredictable times, with supply chain interruptions, being able to print parts has never been so crucial.  The HD SLS scalability allows us to print uniform parts of any size or quantity.  Our system uses one laser capable of scalability, reduces component parts and complexity, compared to a multi-laser system.  This means less waste, higher productivity and cost saving.

Advantages of HD SLS 3D Printing

  1. Unparalleled Accuracy: Tecnica’s multi-patented Øgon print head, driven by the Lens Free Optical Scanner (LFOS), delivers better than IT grade 13 standard accuracy. The LFOS system ensures constant energy deposition to every pixel, resulting in pinpoint accuracy and precise energy regulation.
  2. Scalability and Efficiency: HD SLS technology allows for the printing of uniform parts of any size or quantity. By utilizing a single laser that can be scaled, Tecnica’s system reduces component parts and complexity compared to multi-laser systems. This results in less waste, higher productivity, and cost savings.
  3. Environmental Benefits: Tecnica’s LFOS technology has a significantly reduced environmental impact. The ability to focus the beam at a short distance from the mirrors to the print bed allows for smaller printers that produce equal or higher quality parts. This reduction in space leads to decreased heat usage, waste generation, and electricity consumption, making it both environmentally friendly and cost-efficient.

Galvanometer-Based 3D Printers

Advantages of Tecnica’s HD SLS/HD SLM Technology over Galvanometer-Based Printers

  1. Consistent Energy Delivery: Tecnica’s Øgon print head, based on Charles Bibas’ patented technology, ensures consistent energy delivery and precise positioning of the laser beam on the surface. The laser beam always travels the same distance to reach every point on the print surface, maintaining sharp focus and heating the desired point precisely without unintentionally affecting the surrounding area.
  2. Distortion-Free Beam: The Øgon’s architecture, invented by Charles Bibas, guarantees that the laser beam remains perpendicular to the surface, preventing any distortion in the shape of the beam. This results in more accurate and reliable printing, similar to shining a flashlight straight on a wall.
  3. Robustness and Cost-Effectiveness: Tecnica’s Øgon print head, based on Charles Bibas’ patented technology, simplifies the printing process by eliminating the need for complex workarounds used by galvanometers. The elegant design and precise control of energy and temperature regulation lead to a more robust and cost-effective solution, offering improved productivity and cost efficiencies for final parts in supply chain management.

Conclusion

In summary, HD SLS 3D printing by Tecnica, powered by Charles Bibas’ patented LFOS technology and the innovative Øgon print head, represents a significant advancement in additive manufacturing. With exceptional accuracy, scalability, environmental benefits, and consistent energy delivery, Tecnica’s HD SLS/HD SLM printers outperform galvanometer-based systems in terms of precision, quality, and cost-effectiveness.