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Battle of the technologies SAF SLS and MJF

Overview

Powder bed fusion technologies, such as SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), MJF (Multi-Jet Fusion) and SAF™ (Selective Absorption Fusion), are widely recognized additive manufacturing technologies that are used for prototyping and production projects for numerous industries, such as aerospace, transportation and medical devices. 

But what are the distinguishing features of each technology? How do you determine which to use for your project?

In this Battle of Technologies, we pit each of the technologies against each other to discover.

  • What each technology brings to the table that the others don’t
  • Which applications are best suited for which technology
  • When to use PBF technologies for manufacturing projects
  • The cost implications for using one technology over another

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Kevin Sheehy
Product Manager, Stratasys Direct

With over a decade of experience in additive manufacturing, Kevin drives the success of Stratasys Direct’s 3D printing services portfolio, shaping material strategies, optimizing product sales, and enhancing customer experience through e-commerce platforms. He has expertise in powder bed fusion technologies like SLS, SAF, and MJF, contributing to material development and process innovations in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. Kevin holds both a BS and an MSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and is an active speaker at industry conferences like AMUG and RAPID + TCT.

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