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Binding agent is jetted onto the surface of the powder bed.

Other liquids can be jetted to help define boundaries or give colour to a voxel.

IR radiation passes over the powder. The binding agent absorbs high levels of IR so heats the powder locally upon exposure, fusing the powder.

No support structures are needed, like SLS, so post-processing mainly involves cleaning excess powder.