Powder-supported builds
Surrounding powder supports parts during the build, so no printed supports are needed.
EOS P 396Complex nylon parts, in batches.
Selective laser sintering for functional polymer parts. No support structures, so channels, clips and whole batches build in a single powder bed.
340 × 340 × 600 mmBuild volume
70 WCO₂ laser
Up to 6 m/sScan speed
13SLS polymers it runs
No supports.No tooling. Just parts.
A CO₂ laser fuses polymer powder one cross-section at a time. The surrounding powder holds every part during the build, so complex nested batches and moving assemblies come out in one cycle.
Why we run it
- Support-free geometry. Internal channels, snap-fits and lattices without support marks to remove.
- Efficient batches. Many different parts nest in one build, which keeps unit costs down.
- Functional nylon. PA 11 and PA 12 grades, plus flame-retardant, glass-filled and flexible options.
- Spares on demand. Approved files can be rebuilt when the next part is needed.
Built for polymerproduction.
Build capacity, a broad polymer portfolio and an industrial SLS workflow in one platform.
Nested batch production
Pack many different parts into one 340 × 340 × 600 mm build volume.
Fast, productive laser
A 70 W CO₂ laser, scan speeds up to 6 m/s and efficient recoating keep batches moving.
Connected production
EOSCONNECT supports integration and digital monitoring across the workflow.
Where SLSbeats every other process.
Small to mid-size functional parts, complex geometry and repeat batches.
Housings and enclosures
Thin walls, bosses and snap-fits in tough nylon, ready to assemble.
Ducts and vents
Curved channels and integrated features that would need several moulded parts.
Brackets, clips and lattices
Repeat batches of small parts nested in one build, with no supports to remove.
On-demand spare parts
Replacement parts produced from approved files when you need them, with no minimum order.
The numbers behind it.Manufacturer specifications.
Values published by EOS for the EOS P 396. What a specific part achieves depends on its geometry, material and build set-up.
| Specification | Manufacturer value |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 340 × 340 × 600 mm |
| Laser | CO₂, 1 × 70 W |
| Scan speed | Up to 6 m/s |
| Layer thickness | 0.06–0.18 mm, material dependent |
| Build rate | Up to 3.0 l/h* |
| System size | 1,840 × 1,175 × 2,100 mm |
| System weight | Approx. 1,060 kg |
*Manufacturer-stated value. All values are manufacturer specifications for the system, not guaranteed results for an individual part.
Materials it runs.13 SLS polymers.
PA 11 and PA 12 grades, flame-retardant and glass-filled options, Alumide and flexible TPU and TPE.
| Material | Key property | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PA 1101 | Ductility | Snap-fit and impact-loaded components |
| PA 2200 | Balanced mechanical performance | Housings, clips and spare parts |
| PA 2200 CarbonReduced | Balanced PA12 performance | Functional polymer parts |
| PA 2201 | White colour and balanced strength | Housings and functional models |
| PA 2210 FR | Flame-retardant formulation | Transportation and electronics components |
| PA 2241 FR | Flame-retardant formulation | Transportation parts and housings |
| PA 3200 GF | Stiffness and abrasion resistance | Machine housings and tools |
| Alumide | Stiffness and metallic finish | Display and functional components |
| EOS TPU 1301 | Elasticity | Flexible interfaces and lattices |
| ALM FR-106 | Flame performance | Functional transportation parts |
| ALM HP 11-30 | Functional toughness | Production polymer components |
| ALM PA 640 GSL | Stiffness | Technical housings |
| ALM TPE 410 | Flexibility | Flexible functional parts |
See it running.The EOS P 396 in action.
The official EOS video of the P 396 polymer system and the parts it produces.
How it fitsour production workflow.
The machine is one step. Engineering, finishing and inspection happen under the same roof, with one point of contact.
Send the part
A CAD file, a drawing, or photos and the old part. Tell us what it does and how many you need.
Process and quote
An engineer confirms the EOS P 396 is the right machine, recommends the material and sends price and date.
Print on the EOS P 396
We orient, nest and build the part, keeping the build record with the job.
Finish and inspect
Powder comes off, the part is finished as specified and critical dimensions are checked.
Related systems.Owned and run in-house.
Every part is made on our own machines in Jebel Ali. We choose the process by the part, not by the machine that happens to be free.
EOS P 396 questions,answered.
Anything else? See all FAQs
When do you choose SLS over FDM?
SLS suits complex small to mid-size parts, internal channels and batches, because nothing needs supports. FDM suits larger parts and high-temperature grades such as ULTEM™. Tell us what the part does and we recommend the process.
Do you have flame-retardant SLS materials?
Yes. Our library includes PA 2210 FR, PA 2241 FR and ALM FR-106. Any certification your application requires is confirmed per order.
What surface finish do SLS parts have?
Parts come out with a matte, slightly textured surface once the powder is removed. We can sand, prime and paint parts to your colour standard.
How many parts can you build at once?
Anything from a single part to a full build of nested components. Quantity, part size and cooling time determine how many fit in one 340 × 340 × 600 mm build.
Bring us the part.
Send a drawing, a CAD file, or photographs and the old part. Tell us what it does, how many you need and when.