SLS vs FDM for Defence Prototyping: A Manufacturers Data-Driven Comparison

We manufacture both SLS and FDM 3D printers. The SinterX Pro is our selective laser sintering system; the Duper series covers FDM from 300 mm to 600 mm build volumes. When defence and aerospace customers ask us which technology they should use, the answer is never simple, because it depends on the part, the volume, and the operating environment. This article lays out a direct comparison with actual test data from parts we have printed on both platforms. No marketing fluff, just numbers and conte