The Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) Process is easy, cost effective, and requires no previous sintering experience. And, its diversity—the wide range of materials available and high-speed processing makes possible the synthesis of materials and components from metals, ceramics, polymers and composites to highly advanced FGMs, and thermoelectric semiconductors. ←SPS principles and mechanism.

Now, cost-effective sintering of materials difficult or subject to deformation by conventional pressureless sintering (PLS) or hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is possible. This process is energy saving — power consumption is reduced to 20 to 30% of the hot-press method. SPS technology has drawn favorable attention because of numerous innovations, including the development of new materials and major advancements in processing.