We had anticipated it two weeks in the past: Sinterit, a number one Polish producer of selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers, has formally launched Suzy, the most recent addition to its skilled and industrial polymer laser PBF programs. This new mannequin provides a 35% enhance in print pace whereas being 20% extra inexpensive than its predecessor.
“Few within the 3D printing trade recall the early days of desktop printers […] Every new era introduced sooner speeds and decrease prices, revolutionizing the market. That is precisely what has been lacking within the SLS trade – and what Sinterit is set to alter. Our aim is to introduce a brand new, considerably improved mannequin each three years, with a lot decrease prices and far greater efficiency,” mentioned Albert Klein, CEO of Sinterit.
Suzy: Reasonably priced pace meets SLS precision
Since its founding in 2014, Sinterit has positioned over a thousand machines in 40 international locations. Listening intently to buyer suggestions, the corporate recognized a transparent demand: Focus. Roughly 80% of SLS customers depend on polyamide PA12 and require components inside hours, not days. In addition they demand the excessive dimensional accuracy and easy floor high quality that SLS expertise gives.
In response, Sinterit developed Suzy – a printer devoted to PA12 with a 35% sooner print pace than the Lisa X mannequin. Importantly, this pace enhance doesn’t come on the expense of high quality; Suzy maintains a formidable 75-micron layer thickness. Whereas retaining the identical construct area and core dimensions as Lisa X, the Suzy options quite a few enhancements, together with improved laser management for exact efficiency, an optimized recoating course of for smoother prints, refined thermal administration to assist greater speeds, smarter design and streamlined effectivity [see the full tech specs here]
The corporate will proceed to supply the Lisa X mannequin for customers who require many alternative supplies and settings, comparable to in analysis and schooling. The worth for this machine will keep the identical regardless of appreciable value will increase.
A decade of expertise has taught Sinterit how one can excellent the small print, a lot of which conceal beneath Suzy’s modern exterior. Inner upgrades, honed from years of consumer insights, not solely enhance reliability and simplify upkeep but additionally improve print high quality by way of refined temperature management and an optimized recoating course of. This twin focus ensures that Suzy delivers each ease of use and superior efficiency.
A basis for extra
At launch, Suzy will likely be optimized for PA12, however Sinterit plans to increase its materials compatibility within the coming months, with polypropylene set to be the subsequent accessible choice.
Beforehand, Sinterit ventured into the mid-tier SLS manufacturing market with the NILS 480 3D printer in 2021. Nevertheless, the corporate has since pivoted its focus. “The marketplace for mid- and large-size SLS machines is overcrowded, with slim revenue margins. That’s not the place we need to be,” mentioned Maks Wikar, Sinterit’s Gross sales Director.
“Since transport its first printer in 2014, Sinterit has grown right into a dependable producer with endurance. Its SLS printers have quietly revolutionized workshops and labs, proving that massive concepts don’t want sprawling factories — simply passionate execution. With Suzy, we proceed our mission to empower engineers worldwide. Every exact, laser-sintered 75-micron layer represents a step towards the longer term,” mentioned Petr Tuma, Sinterit’s CTO
Lukasz Adach, Sinterit’s CFO, added: “Like many 3D printer producers, we had a difficult time final 12 months. However we discovered our path by way of the rocky highway: acquired new funding, reorganized constructions, modified techniques, and gave up concepts with questionable outcomes. We improved completely the whole lot”.