Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing company based in Somerville, United States. It makes professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) printers, from desktop SLA machines such as the Form 4 and Form Studio 1 to industrial SLS systems such as the Fuse X1. The site also sells post-processing equipment, materials and software so that users can move parts from print to finish. It describes itself as a major supplier of professional printers.

Printers and materials

• Form 4 and Form 4L: SLA printers for professional resin printing, with medical and dental versions named on the site.
• Fuse 1+ and Fuse X1: SLS printers for supportless thermoplastic parts and short production runs.
• Materials: resins and powders such as Nylon 12, Nylon 11 Pro Powder and a flexible 80A resin, plus an open material mode for other materials.
• Post-processing: Form Wash, Form Cure, Fuse Sift and Fuse Blast units for finishing printed parts.

Applications

The company names rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, end-use parts, manufacturing aids and models among its core uses. Its industries include engineering, automotive, aerospace, drones, dental, medical, education and jewelry. The site also points to case studies and an ROI calculator for buyers comparing printing methods.

The site says users can track each print and organize builds with Form Mobile and PreForm software. Its flexible 80A resin V2 is compared with 80A cast urethanes, and Nylon 11 Pro Powder is offered for impact-resistant, ductile parts. The company also says full-size prototypes and high volume runs can be produced within days rather than weeks.

Key facts

• Based in: Somerville, United States
• Products: Form 4, Form Studio 1, Fuse 1+, Fuse X1, Form Auto
• Markets: engineering, automotive, aerospace, drones, dental, medical and education