SLA (Stereolithography)
makerStereolithography (SLA) is an additive manufacturing process using a UV laser to cure photopolymer resin layer by layer.
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Stereolithography (SLA) is a precision 3D printing method that builds models by selectively curing liquid photopolymer with a focused ultraviolet (UV) laser. This process is widely used for creating detailed prototypes and functional parts with high accuracy due to its ability to produce fine feature details as small as 0.05 mm. The technology is crucial in industries requiring rapid prototyping and complex geometries, such as automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
examples
Creating a dental model with dimensions of 100 mm x 75 mm x 20 mm using SLA technology.
Commonly used in dental laboratories to produce accurate impressions and surgical guides.
Manufacturing a fully functional turbine blade prototype with complex internal cooling channel geometry.
Utilized in the aerospace industry for testing and validating new designs before mass production.