Table 2.
Uses of various 3D printing technologies.
| Technology | Anatomical Models | Implants | Prosthetics | Dentistry | Industrial Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stereolithography (SLA) | yes | ||||
| Digital Light Processing (DLP) | yes | yes | |||
| Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) polymer | yes | yes | |||
| Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) | yes | ||||
| PolyJet | yes | ||||
| Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) | yes | ||||
| Electron Beam Melting (EBM) | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| Selective Metal Melting (SLM) | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) metal | yes | yes | yes |