Most additive manufacturing (AM) techniques have in common that material is spread out as thin layers of a dried powder/granulate by a roller or a shaker system. These layers are mostly characterized by a low packing rate. On the other hand,appreciable densities can be reached by the use of ceramic slurries. In this context, the layer-wise slurry deposition (LSD) hasbeen developed. Specific features of the LSD process are reflected on the basis of already existing additive manufacturing technologies. The microstructure of laser-sintered bodies will be discussed, and strategies for an improved microstructure duringsintering will be introduced.