SLS 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit has introduced Suzy, a new model that would offer a remarkable 35% increase in print speed while being 20% more affordable than its predecessor.
“Few in the 3D printing industry recall the early days of desktop printers. The first HP desktop laser printer cost around $5,000 and took long enough to print that you could leave for lunch before it was done. Each new generation brought faster speeds and lower costs, revolutionizing the market. This is exactly what has been missing in the SLS industry – and what Sinterit is determined to change. Our goal is to introduce a new, significantly improved model every three years, with much lower costs and much higher performance,” said Albert Klein, CEO of Sinterit.
Meeting the demand for PA12 polyamide
Approximately 80% of SLS users rely on polyamide PA12 and require parts within hours, not days. Suzy comes to respond to this increasing demand to PA12 with a 35% faster print speed than the Lisa X model.
The 3D printer maintains an impressive 75-micron layer thickness. While retaining the same build space and core dimensions as Lisa X, the machine’s enhancements include an improved laser control for precise performance, an optimized recoating process for smoother prints, and refined thermal management to support higher speeds.
A decade of experience has taught Sinterit how to perfect the details, many of which hide beneath Suzy’s sleek exterior. Internal upgrades, honed from years of user insights, not only boost reliability and simplify maintenance but also enhance print quality through refined temperature control and an optimized recoating process. This dual focus ensures that Suzy delivers both ease of use and superior performance.
For now, Suzy is optimized for PA12, but Sinterit plans to enhance its material compatibility in the coming months, with polypropylene expected to be the next available option.
Price and commercialization
Suzy is priced at EUR 17,590. This 20% cost reduction versus the Lisa X was not only achieved with the new design but also by trimming features that few users need, like nitrogen chambers and extensive customizable settings. It is fully passed on to Sinterit’s customers. Last year, Sinterit already reduced the price of its powders by up to 60 percent, and it intends to continuously pass on any powder cost savings to customers.
The company will continue to offer the Lisa X model for those users, who require many different materials and settings, such as in research and education. The price for this machine stays the same despite considerable cost increases.
Previously, Sinterit ventured into the mid-tier SLS manufacturing market with the NILS 480 3D printer in 2021. However, the company has since pivoted its focus. “The market for mid- and large-size SLS machines is overcrowded, with slim profit margins. That’s not where we want to be,” said Maks Wikar, Sinterit’s Sales Director.
Lukasz Adach, Sinterit’s CFO added: “Like many 3D printer manufacturers, we had a challenging time last year. But we found our path through the rocky road: acquired new funding, reorganized structures, changed tactics, and gave up ideas with questionable outcomes. We improved absolutely everything.”
All images: courtesy of Sinterit.
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