SLS prototypes enable companies to transform ideas directly from CAD data into robust, realistic components. 1zu1scale has over 30 years of expertise in prototyping and supports companies in quickly achieving their desired goals during the development phase. Using SLS technology, we manufacture high-precision prototypes for design validation, functional testing, and preparation for series production.
SLS Prototyping Services
Consulting & Concept Review
- Analysis of component geometry and design for SLS
- Material and process consulting
- Tips for optimizing function, stability, and costs
Manufacturing of SLS Prototypes
- Precise prototypes made of PA12 or PA11
- Repeatable manufacturing for testing and validation
- CT scan and digital measurement for precise quality control
Iterative Optimization
- Adjustment of geometry and wall thicknesses
- Optimization of undercuts and functional channels
- Preparation for series production
Pre-Series & small Series
- Production of test or small series
- Material and design selection tailored to later series production
- Function and assembly testing before final series production
Advantages of SLS Prototypes with 1zu1scale
- Fast implementation: From CAD model to physical prototype in just a few days
- High precision: Repeatable SLS prototypes for real-world testing
- Complex geometries: Free form design without tooling limitations
- Close to series production: Optimization of tolerances, assembly, and function for later production
- 30 years of prototyping expertise: Efficient support from concept to near-series implementation
SLS enables prototypes that are realistic, robust, and precise. Our customers can immediately test design and function—faster, more efficiently, and closer to series production.
Stefan Rädler,Division Manager Additive Manufacturing
FAQ – SLS Prototypes
Components manufactured from powder materials using selective laser sintering (SLS) to test design, function, and fit.
PA12, PA11, some flexible or biocompatible, depending on requirements.
SLS enables complex geometries, high precision, repeatability, and direct testing without tools.
Design validation, functional and stress testing, assembly testing, preparation for series production.
Consulting, prototype manufacturing, iterative optimization, quality assurance, and preparation for series production.
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Start your SLS prototyping project with 1zu1scale
Are you planning functional tests, design validation, or pre-series production? 1zu1scale offers comprehensive consulting, manufacturing, and quality assurance for SLS prototypes—precise, fast, and close to series production.
Contact options:
- Phone: +43 5572 33 333-0
- Email: info@1zu1.eu
- Online Form: Start your project inquiry now
Bring your ideas to life with SLS prototypes – together with 1zu1scale and 30 years of prototyping expertise.