SAF

SAF™ Selective Absorption Fusion™

Boost your manufacturing capability with powder bed fusion 3D printing.

SAF technology is the power behind the H Series™ Production Platform, designed for production-level throughput of end-use parts.

The SAF-powered H350™ 3D printer provides you with control over your production and costs. Grow your business through volume production with consistent end-use functional parts.

What is SAF?

SAF is the industrial-grade technology that powers the powder-based additive manufacturing process, leading to higher end-use parts production levels. SAF is the latest 3D printing technology behind the H Series Production Platform that enables control over the printing process to achieve accurate, consistent production at competitive part costs.

How SAF technology works:

SAF is the technology behind the H350’s powder bed fusion 3D printing process. SAF uses HAF™ infrared absorption fluid to fuse polymer powder particles in layers to build parts. It also utilizes Big Wave™ powder management, a proprietary technology that provides reliable powder distribution across the build, where industrial-grade piezo-electric print heads jet the HAF fluid in prescribed areas to create each part cross-section. This is followed by exposure to infrared energy, which causes the areas with HAF to melt and fuse. The sequence is repeated until the parts are completed.

Typical Applications

Industrial-grade technology

Industrial Piezo-electric print heads and innovative powder management designed for durability and high uptime.

Production throughput

One-pass print-and fuse, few consumable replacements for minimal downtime, and high nesting densities to meet production demands.

End-use production parts

Real-time powder heating, unique thermal management, and broad powder range for a wide spectrum of part properties.