For additive manufacturing, laser scanning systems based on diode lasers offer unique advantages. Their fast modulation and high beam quality allow the production of precise polymer parts. However, the material portfolio which conventionally can be used on such stereolithography (SLA) systems is limited to resins which can be processed at room temperature. Controlled heating and a thinly coated material film significantly expand the available process window. This process – published under the name Hot Lithography – is the core of Cubicure GmbHs novel SLA process.

It is capable of producing high precision polymer parts, which are comparable to injection moulded parts in both appearance and performance.