Oz Andrews
Director
Tyba Home
We use the Geomiq platform as it is the easiest and fastest way to get any of our parts made. They are the obvious choice, highly recommended!
SLS 3D printing service | online parts
Order high-quality SLS 3D printed parts from industrial-grade materials for rapid prototyping and end-use single or batch production. Our in-house specialists and advanced processes ensure you get the perfect 3D printed parts the first time, every time.
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What is SLS 3D printing?
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a powder bed fusion 3D printing technology that prints high-quality parts from atomised raw material plastic powder. In SLS 3D printing, a laser selectively fuses powdered material layer by layer until the whole part forms. SLS produces highly durable and complex plastic parts without needing support structures, making it ideal for both functional prototyping and small production runs in numerous industries.
Order high-quality SLS 3D printed parts online
At Geomiq, we’re proud to partner with 260+ experienced and thoroughly vetted selective laser sintering service providers with a proven track record of making high-quality, high-precision SLS 3D printed parts for customers all over the globe. With our partners’ expertise, access to 120+ of the latest SLS 3D printers, our engineers’ attention to detail, and our entire team’s commitment to exceptional quality assurance at every stage, you can rest assured that with Geomiq, you’ll receive only the best SLS 3D printed parts – the first time, every time.
SLS 3D printer capabilities
SLS 3D printer capabilities
Tolerances
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
Layer height
100 μm (0.1 mm)
Max. build size
395 x 500 x 395 mm
Min. feature size
0.5 mm
Standard lead time
From three business days
Tolerances | Layer height | Max. build size | Min. feature size | Standard lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | 100 μm (0.1 mm) | 395 x 500 x 395 mm | 0.5 mm | From three business days |
Why choose the SLS 3D printing service from Geomiq?
Rapid turnaround
Our streamlined order process allows you to receive a quote instantly or within one business day, and SLS 3D printed parts are delivered in as little as three working days.
State-of-the-art technology
All of our partners’ SLS 3D printing technologies are the most up-to-date in the industry, ensuring that you always benefit from the latest innovations in selected laser sintering services.
Unmatched scalability
With our network of over 260 manufacturers offering SLS 3D printing services, you can rest assured that there is always capacity for both prototyping and large-scale production.
A wide range of industries
Our SLS 3D printing services creates parts that meet the high quality demands of numerous industries; from mission-critical aerospace parts to medical components.
High-quality materials
Geomiq’s SLS 3D printing services provide industrial-grade, high-quality engineering material options, ensuring you have the perfect material for your application
Our SLS 3D printing process:
Get a quote
Upload your CAD model to our platform, select your lead time, and get an instant or 24-hour SLS 3D printing quote.
Production
We select the most suited manufacturer for your order, with production starting immediately
Quality control
We guarantee your order arrives to specification with our industry-leading virtual and physical quality standards.
Delivery
We ship your parts on express services where possible, providing physical delivery notes and inspection reports.
Our SLS 3D printing process:
Get a quote
Upload your CAD model to our platform, select your lead time, and get an instant or 24-hour SLS 3D printing quote.
Production
We select the most suited manufacturer for your order, with production starting immediately
Quality control
We guarantee your order arrives to specification with our industry-leading virtual and physical quality standards.
Delivery
We ship your parts on express services where possible, providing physical delivery notes and inspection reports.
Quality assurance at every stage
We’re committed to providing the best quality assurance in the business. Our highly skilled engineers triple-check all of your files and parts from the initial SLS 3D printing service quote to the final inspection – ensuring that you’re happy with your results the first time, every time.
From prototype to production in days
At Geomiq, we understand the value of time in your product development, and the speed of our SLS 3D printing service reflects this. When you upload your files, we provide you with a quote instantly or within one business day. Our network of highly experienced partners ensures you receive your parts in as little time as possible.
Leverage the expertise of our global partner network
We partner with 260+ highly vetted and experienced manufacturers from 50+ countries so that you can benefit from more options, greater capabilities, and the highest standards in the world. With our SLS 3D printing service, you can rest assured that there’s always capacity to handle your project.
All uploads are secure and confidential.
SLS 3D printing materials
- Flexible TPU
- PA 12 Nylon - Black
- PA 12 Nylon - White
- PEBA 2301 - Black
- PEBA 2301 - White
- Polypropylene
SLS 3D printing finishing options
As-printed
The part is de-powdered and cleaned via air blasting, leaving a natural grainy texture. Depending on the material used, the finished product is typically white or black.
Short peening
The part is blasted with small spherical media, such as glass or plastic beads, at controlled velocities. The impact creates beneficial compressive stresses in the part and smooths the surface, enhancing mechanical properties and improving the finish.
Vibro polishing
Finished parts are placed in a vibrating container filled with polishing media, such as ceramic or plastic beads. The continuous vibration causes the media to gently abrade the parts' surfaces, gradually reducing surface roughness and improving finish quality.
Dyeing
Parts are dyed by immersion in a warm color bath. The dye penetrates the part’s surface to a depth of 0.25 mm to 0.5 mm. Available colours include black, blue, red, green, and yellow.
Custom
You can specify custom finishes such as painting and electroplating. Note that custom finishes require manual review and quoting and may be subject to approval.
Benefits and limitations of SLS 3D printing service
Benefits:
- Produces parts with good mechanical properties.
- Does not require support structures during printing
- Fast printing process for functional, durable prototypes or end-use parts
Limitations:
- Limited material choice
- Produces a relatively rough grainy surface finish
- Large, thin features are susceptible to warping
SLS 3D printing service compared to other 3D printing technologies
SLS 3D printing service compared to other 3D printing technologies
Dimensional accuracy
SLS
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
SLA
Standard: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
Industrial: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm
FDM
Standard: ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm
Industrial: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
MJF
± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm
DMLS
±0.2% with a lower limit on (0.1 – 0.2 mm)
Strengths
SLS
Design flexibility, support not required
SLA
Smooth surface finish, fine feature details
FDM
Low cost, wide range of materials
MJF
Design flexibility, support not required
DMLS
Engineering-grade metals, numerous post-processing options, complex geometries
Build volume
SLS
395 x 500 x 395 mm
SLA
Standard: 145 × 145 × 175 mm
Industrial: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
FDM
Standard: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
Industrial: 900 x 600 x 900 mm
MJF
380 x 285 x 380 mm
DMLS
400 x 400 x 400 mm
Layer thickness
SLS
100μm
SLA
25-150μm
FDM
100-300μm
MJF
80μm
DMLS
20 – 80 mm depending on the material
Min. feature size
SLS
0.762 mm
SLA
0.2 mm
FDM
2.0 mm
MJF
0.5 mm
DMLS
0.5 mm
Dimensional accuracy | Strengths | Build volume | Layer thickness | Min. feature size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SLS | ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | Design flexibility, support not required | 395 x 500 x 395 mm | 100μm | 0.762 mm |
SLA | Standard: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm Industrial: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm | Smooth surface finish, fine feature details | Standard: 145 × 145 × 175 mm | 25-150μm | 0.2 mm |
FDM | Standard: ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm Industrial: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | Low cost, wide range of materials | Standard: 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 100-300μm | 2.0 mm |
MJF | ± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm | Design flexibility, support not required | 380 x 285 x 380 mm | 80μm | 0.5 mm |
DMLS | ±0.2% with a lower limit on (0.1 – 0.2 mm) | Engineering-grade metals, numerous post-processing options, complex geometries | 400 x 400 x 400 mm | 20 – 80 mm depending on the material | 0.5 mm |
Our SLS 3D printing gallery
PA12 - No Finish Brilliant White
PA12 - No Finish Brilliant White
Formlabs Flexible Resin 80A - Silicone-like
Standard Resin - Black
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Our distributed network of SLS 3D printing manufacturers
We have hundreds of global manufacturing partners offering selective laser sintering services. These ensure we offer competitive pricing and have unlimited capacity. We can route jobs geographically to reduce lead times and shipping costs, as well as reduce the carbon footprint of each order. All of our SLS 3D printing partners have stringent onboarding, and we use data to track on-time deliveries, quality and pricing. This ensures that your job and SLS 3D printing parts are always with the most suited supplier.
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Saint Gobain
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What our customers say
We use the Geomiq platform as it is the easiest and fastest way to get any of our parts made. They are the obvious choice, highly recommended!
Oz Andrews
Director
Tyba Home
Geomiq streamlines your parts supply chain down to a single supplier. A true enabler for anyone involved with fast paced R&D through to production.
Jamie Fairclough
Design Lead
Industrial Robotics | Arrival
Geomiq have been fantastic in getting one-off prototype parts to us in our research team super fast so we can go out and test these ideas in the real world using the Brompton Future Lab initiative.
James Batstone
Future Product Research Lead
Brompton Bikes
The quality and service since using Geomiq has rapidly accelerated our development process for roadmap, strategic and bespoke projects.
Alex Leck
Design Engineer
JCL Lighting
Jamie Fairclough
Design Lead
Industrial Robotics | Arrival
Geomiq streamlines your parts supply chain down to a single supplier. A true enabler for anyone involved with fast paced R&D through to production.
James Batstone
Future Product Research Lead
Brompton Bikes
Geomiq have been fantastic in getting one-off prototype parts to us in our research team super fast so we can go out and test these ideas in the real world using the Brompton Future Lab initiative.
Alex Leck
Design Engineer
JCL Lighting
The quality and service since using Geomiq has rapidly accelerated our development process for roadmap, strategic and bespoke projects.
Join us on the path to better, faster and stronger innovation
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