Design, test, and launch faster with SLS for consumer goods

From casings to personalized wearables, Sinterit SLS gives full control over form and function without delays.

Why choose SLS 3D printing for consumer goods?

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) empowers product designers and agile manufacturers to bring bold ideas to life – faster and with more design freedom than ever. You can print intricate design or textured surfaces that woldn’t be possible with traditional methods, without the need of tedious support removal.
From mass-customized wearables and tech inventions to short-run lifestyle products Sinterit gives you industrial-grade quality with full creative control, in the convenience of your own office. Without depending on lengthy machining you can bring functional, aesthetic consumer products to life quickly and independently.

What makes SLS 3D printing with Sinterit unique for customer goods

No molds. No compromise.



Tradycyjne formowanie wtryskowe wymaga wysokich nakładów początkowych i długiego czasu przygotowania narzędzi – co stanowi ogromną barierę przy produkcji małych i średnich serii. Technologia SLS całkowicie eliminuje te koszty, pozwalając przejść od projektu CAD do gotowego produktu w ciągu kilku godzin. To idealne rozwiązanie dla zwinnych wdrożeń oraz krótkoseryjnej produkcji bez ryzyka finansowego.

3D printed protective case – consumer goods storage box

Full design freedom



SLS supports complex geometries, fine textures, and functional detail — with no need for support structures or draft angles. That means true creative control, enabling designs that would be impossible with conventional methods. You’re free to innovate without compromising form or function.

3D printed Raspberry Pi case – functional consumer goods accessory

Agile iterations without production risk



Consumer brands often fear locking into a design too early — because traditional processes make changes costly and slow. With SLS, updates can be made overnight, allowing you to iterate quickly and respond to feedback or trends in real time. No tooling changes, no wasted stock, no waiting.

Flexible 3D printed consumer goods parts – protective pads
Jakub Malec
Application Engineer, Sinterit

In the world of consumer goods, speed and design freedom are everything. With SLS, we see teams go from idea to shelf-ready product without the delays and compromises of traditional manufacturing. There’s no tooling to hold you back, so you can iterate and personalize without added cost. For startups and design-driven brands, that flexibility is a game-changer. SLS give you a reliable, high-quality results with a simple and agile workflow. And when your product needs to evolve, it takes hours — not months — to adjust. That’s how we help teams stay ahead of the market, not chase it.

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Where SLS adds value in consumer products

3D printing customized products

  • Personalization at no extra cost
  • Unique design per item, batch-ready
  • Data-driven customization (names, sizes)
  • Instant production without molds or machining
  • Ideal for limited series and special editions

3D printing consumer goods

  • Manufacture lifestyle or homeware products in-house
  • Print functional parts with high surface quality
  • Iterate fast — from idea to test unit
  • No MOQs or supply chain delays
  • Design freedom impossible with traditional methods

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Powders that match product and purpose

PA12 Industrial

A strong, multipurpose nylon ideal for functional parts that require durability, stiffness, and dimensional accuracy

PA11.5
PA11.5 Powder 10kg bag

A high-impact, fatigue-resistant material designed for mechanically demanding parts or components exposed to stress and wear

PA12 Smooth
Metal container with label "PA12 Smooth Fresh Powder" – Sinterit 3D printing material, 6 kg.

A detail-rich, aesthetic nylon powder perfect for prototypes, presentation models, or lightweight components with a clean surface finish

Flexa Performance
Sinterit PA11 Onyx Fresh Powder – 6 kg container

A flexible, rubber-like material with excellent elasticity and tear strength — ideal for soft-touch products, seals, or wearable elements

Experience the quality of SLS-made consumer products in your hands

Touch and test the surface finish, strength, and design detail — and see how your next product could look and feel
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Why SLS 3D printing is a game-changer for consumer product teams

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FAQ – SLS 3D printing for consumer goods

Is SLS suitable for low-volume product manufacturing?

Yes — SLS is perfect for short runs where traditional tooling would be too expensive or time-consuming. You can start production immediately, even for 1–100 pieces.


Can I use SLS to make sellable end-use consumer products?

Absolutely. Many brands use SLS to produce wearables, lifestyle accessories, and tech parts that go directly to market without further tooling. You can achieve consistent quality and dimensional repeatability across batches — critical for customer-facing products.

What materials work best for consumer goods?

PA12 Industrial and PA 11.5 offer great durability and detail, while Flexa Performance is ideal for soft, flexible parts. The choice depends on whether you prioritize stiffness, impact resistance, or touch & feel.

Is the surface finish good enough for commercial use?

Yes. With proper post-processing (like bead blasting or dyeing), SLS parts offer a clean, matte finish that looks and feels premium — ideal for presentation or sale.

Can I personalize each product in a batch?

Yes — SLS makes mass customization easy. You can print dozens of unique variants in a single job without any added cost or delay.

Is SLS more sustainable than traditional methods?

SLS reduces waste by printing only what you need and reusing unsintered powder. It also eliminates overproduction and long-distance supply chains. Combined with digital inventory and local production, it supports more environmentally conscious manufacturing strategies.

Do I need a mold or tooling to start?

No. You print directly from your 3D model — no forms, no minimum order quantities, and no upfront tooling investment. This lowers the barrier to entry for launching a product or testing a new concept.

Can I test and iterate product designs quickly?

Yes — you can go from design to physical part in a day. It’s ideal for rapid prototyping, UX testing, or validating product ergonomics and aesthetics.

How durable are SLS parts for everyday use?

Very. SLS prints offer high mechanical strength and are suitable for wearables, tech cases, and household items that undergo regular use.

Is SLS printing difficult to operate in-house?

Not with Sinterit. Our ecosystem is optimized for ease of use — most product teams are up and running after a short onboarding.

What types of consumer goods are best suited for SLS?

Wearables, eyewear, accessories, tech enclosures, home décor, and limited-edition lifestyle products — all benefit from SLS’s speed and design freedom.

Can I color or finish SLS prints?

Yes. SLS parts can be dyed, painted, or coated after printing to match your brand aesthetics or improve surface protection.

How does SLS compare to FDM or SLA in consumer product use?

SLS delivers more complex geometires, with higher isotropy and dimensional accuracy than FDM, and stronger parts with wider material selection than SLA.

What’s the biggest benefit for consumer brands?

Speed, flexibility and no risk of expensive iterations on injection moulds. You can prototype personalize and even launch without relying on third-party manufacturing.

Can I produce on demand?

Yes. With SLS, you can maintain a digital inventory and produce only what’s needed — ideal for limited runs or made-to-order strategies.

Pricing

Below there are approximate costs for some example models.
Be aware that the quotation assumes that there is only one piece printed. In SLS technology, the cost per part will be much lower with a higher number of elements printed at once.
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Model
Dimensions
PA12
Smooth
PA11
Onyx
Flexa
Grey
Flexa
Soft
TPE
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Model volume:
Model volume:
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
49,90 €
Derailleur
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
71,80 €
Driller housing
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Total print height:
6.82 cm
Dimensions:
65 x 65 x 63 mm
157 €
157 €
157 €
157 €
157 €
157 €
Model
Dimensions
PA12
Smooth
PA11
Onyx
Flexa
Grey
Flexa
Soft
TPE
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
Crank
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
Model volume:
28.12 cm^3
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €
51,30 €

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The free samplebox contains two printouts made from PA12 Smooth. They are both movable designs, and each one is printed in one piece.

These are examples showing high precision and freedom of design ensured by SLS technology.
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