Stereolithography is the first commercialized 3D printing technology, invented by 3D Systems’ Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Chuck Hull in the 1980s. It uses an ultraviolet laser to precisely cure photopolymer cross-sections, transforming them from liquid to solid. Parts are built directly from CAD data, layer-by-layer into prototypes, investment casting patterns, tools, and end-use parts.
Once the SLA printing process is complete, SLA parts are cleaned in a solvent solution to remove any residual uncured resin from the part surface. Cleaned parts are then cured in a UV oven.
Highest 3D printed quality and accuracy for small to medium sized parts in the SLA lineup
ProX 800
650 x 750 x 550 mm (25.6 x 29.5 x 21.65 in) build volume
ProX 950
1500 x 750 x 550 mm (59 x 30 x 22 in) build volume
ProJet 6000 HD
250 x 250 x 250 mm (10 x 10 x 10 in) build volume
ProJet 7000 HD
380 x 380 x 250 mm (15 x 15 x 10 in) build volume
Tolerances on SLA parts are typically less than 0.05 millimeters, making it an excellent choice when precision is your top priority. Delivering the smoothest surface finish of any additive manufacturing process, the quality of SLA parts makes this versatile technology great for:
Similar aesthetics and properties to injection-molded ABS
Look and feel of polypropylene
Including the industry’s highest clarity material for polycarbonate-like parts
Resins specifically formulated for QuickCast sacrificial patterns for investment casting
Heat deflection temperatures up to over 215c (419f) offering exceptional performance under extreme conditions
Options for jewelry-specific casting and dental model production
SLA 3D printers are able to deliver highly detailed, tiny parts just a few mm in size, all the way up to 1.5 m long parts—all at the same exceptional resolution and accuracy. Even large parts remain highly accurate from end-to-end, with virtually no part shrinkage or warping.
3D Systems has released 21 different SLA printers over the last 3 decades, each providing significant improvements over the previous version, offering you exceptional part quality. Our customers do not have to compromise speed or feature detail because we utilize two laser spot sizes per layer—delivering the best surface finish, small feature definition, and throughput.
By working with our customers over the last 30 years, 3D Systems has supported more than 80 SLA additive manufacturing materials, tuned to application needs. Find the mechanical specifications you need in our existing portfolio, or talk to our experts to find what you’re looking for.
Get the highest productivity possible with the fastest print technology for large and production runs. Quick interchangeable material delivery modules keep machines running to advance your part manufacturing workflow, while 3D Connect™ Service offers proactive and preventative support.
At Nota3D, we pride ourselves on being a resource for our customers to continuously develop internal processes, drive innovation, and increase efficiency by utilizing the finest additive manufacturing technology available. We achieve this by being a team of experts for you to partner with and depend on.