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Glossary: Stereolithography

 
 
Stereolithography apparatus (SLA), is a type of 3D printer that uses stereolithography to convert liquid plastic into solid 3D objects.
 
 

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Cadillac F1 Team Deploys 3D Systems’ SLA Technology

American Formula 1 team selected seven 3D Systems SLA systems for wind tunnel testing and parts production before its 2026 Formula 1 race debut.

Additive Manufacturing Insights From igus

Additive manufacturing refers to a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material. It is becoming more widely used, and has many advantages.

SPACE 3D Launches and Makes Large-Scale SLA 3D Printing Affordable for Everyone

Now, beginners, hobbyists and professionals can achieve fast, high-resolution and large-scale SLA 3D printing.

SLA 3D Printing With Engineering Materials: From CAD Design to Finished Part

In this webinar, Kevin Gautier, Channel Application Engineer at Formlabs, will walk you through the SLA 3D printing process from initial concept in CAD to finished physical part and share a range of applications you can use with our Engineering…

Autodesk Netfabb 2019 Released

Simulation and latticing features updated; multiple productivity enhancements.

3D Scanning: Do Your Point Clouds Have a Purpose?

Working with the right level of detail is the key to reverse engineering via 3D scanning.

Sauber Motorsport Adds 5 3D Systems 3D Printers to its Mix via Partnership

New SLA 3D printers join Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team’s arsenal of 3D Systems SLS and SLA solutions.

PostProcess Adds Automation and Intelligence to Post-Processing Plastic and Metal AM Parts

PostProcess has combined information captured in the digital thread during the design and printing stages with the necessary tasks of AM part support-removal and final surface-finishing, improving the entire process.

Hawk Ridge Systems and UnionTech Forge 3D Printing Partnership

With the addition of UnionTech, Hawk Ridge Systems offers designers and manufacturers an opportunity take advantage of the benefits of SL 3D printing.

Netfabb Review: Prepared for Additive Manufacturing

The latest release of Autodesk Netfabb includes multiple enhancements.

UnionTech Debuts PILOT Commercial Series

Shanghai Union Technology Corporation (UnionTech) has launched its PILOT commercial series of stereolithography equipment.

Injection Molding from 3D Printed Molds

Teaming up a desktop 3D printer and a benchtop injection molder can help you make molds in-house without busting the budget.

Proto Labs Adds PolyJet Technology to Its 3D Printing Service Offering

PolyJet provides the ability to manufacture elastomeric and overmolded prototypes without investing in tooling.

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