In this article we are going to explore the impact of Selective heat sintering on today's society. For decades, Selective heat sintering has been a topic of interest to academics, experts and the general public. Its relevance has been reflected in different areas such as politics, culture, economy and technology. Over time, Selective heat sintering has proven its ability to create meaningful change and provoke passionate debate. In this sense, it is essential to critically and objectively analyze the role that Selective heat sintering plays in our society and how it continues to shape our present and future.
Selective heat sintering (SHS) is a type of additive manufacturing process. It works by using a thermal printhead to apply heat to layers of powdered thermoplastic. When a layer is finished, the powder bed moves down, and an automated roller adds a new layer of material which is sintered to form the next cross-section of the model. SHS is best for manufacturing inexpensive prototypes for concept evaluation, fit/form and functional testing. SHS is a Plastics additive manufacturing technique similar to selective laser sintering (SLS), the main difference being that SHS employs a less intense thermal printhead instead of a laser, thereby making it a cheaper solution, and able to be scaled down to desktop sizes.[1]