ABSTRACT
The of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology allows to obtain fully functional, three dimensional objects by selectively consolidating successive layers of powdered metal material on top of each other without using any intermediate binders or any additional post-processing steps [1]. Nowadays, Selective Laser Sintering/Melting technologies are widely used in various industries such as in medical, automotive and aerospace applications offering a range of advantages compared to conventional manufacturing techniques: shorter time to market, mass customization, geometrical freedom and ability to produce more functionality in the parts with unique design and intrinsic engineered features [1, 2].
