Formlabs

High performance 3D Printers, finally within reach: industrial-quality SLA and SLS 3D printers

[Formlabs @formlabs]

Fuse X1, Formlabs' newest industrial SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printer. This large format SLS printer delivers huge parts same day, at half the cost and 3x the throughput of the competition. Plus, it’s backed by the quality and reliability of Formlabs.

Watch the Fuse X1 product keynote https://t.co/qohfoktqg5
Learn more about the Fuse X1 https://t.co/4QZkvlJ8oR

Fuse X1 features:
⚫️ 330 × 330 × 565 mm build volume, with 30%+ packing density
⚫️ 50% lower part cost versus legacy industrial SLS and MJF printers
⚫️ AI-powered Print Intelligence failure prevention
⚫️ One-hour installation, five-minute print changeovers, intuitive workflow requiring no dedicated operators
⚫️ Less than half the footprint versus legacy industrial SLS and MJF printers

#formlabs #FuseX1 #3DPrinting

[Formlabs @formlabs]

To address debilitating thumb cramps in a swimmer, Ot Supply GmbH designed this custom aquatic orthosis. Fabricated from BioMed Durable resin, the device maintains a specific anatomical arch in the hand, successfully preventing muscle spasms and pain during training.

This showcases the power of additive manufacturing and biocompatible materials in delivering targeted, functional medical devices.

Formlabs offers a broad range of SLA resins and SLS powders spanning categories including General Purpose, Impact Resistant, High Stiffness, Temperature Resistant, Elastomeric, Specialty, Casting, Dental, and Medical.

#Orthotics #AdditiveManufacturing #BioMedDurable #OtSupplyGmbH #MedTech #3DPrinting #Formlabs #SportsMedicine

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We made an 1800s lighthouse lantern, and it works.

This is a functional 6th-order Fresnel lens replica, the smallest size used in real 19th and 20th century lighthouses. The entire design was 3D printed on the Formlabs Form 4 print ecosystem.

The lenses and catadioptric prisms are printed in Formlabs Clear V5. To get the optical clarity required to properly refract light, we wet-sanded every part to remove layer lines and finished them with a buffing process to achieve a glass-like finish.

The structural frame is printed in Formlabs Black V5, and the gears are printed in Tough 2000 V2, chosen for its high stiffness and creep resistance to support the weight of the solid resin lenses.

Everything is entirely custom-designed in CAD (Onshape). The refraction angles were manually calculated and ray traced for each individual prism so the light perfectly collimates into a horizontal beam.

Because a 6th-order lens is still quite large, the frame was designed to print in several pieces and assemble with dovetail joints.

It actually spins using a 12V DC gear motor with a 6:1 gear reduction system, rotating the lens at around 6 RPM on a lazy susan bearing. The mechanism is friction-driven, so the center of the base stays completely hollow, letting a stationary 12W dimmable vintage Edison bulb sit inside.

The lens takes the expanding light from the bulb and compresses it into a highly focused horizontal beam, creating that classic lighthouse "loom" sweeping across the room.

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@potatomashr Thanks for your interest! This was a Hackathon project, so there isn't more to share currently, but the team might consider open sourcing once the design has been revised again.

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Battleship, but the ships EXPLODE 💥 This is Capsized, a hackathon project by Formlabs mechanical engineering intern Nathan.The game is built from custom PCBs, a polycarbonate shield, a few capacitors, and a lot of 3D printed parts. Nathan and his team used the weekend to print, test, assemble, and blow up capacitors to create this awesome game

The Form 4 SLA 3D Printer was essential to making this project come to life
⚫️ Internal enclosure - printed in Black Resin on the Form 4L
⛵️The boats - printed as a single fleet in Black Resin on the Form 4
🛡️ Knobs and shield handles - printed from Formlabs Tough 1500 Resin

#3dprinting #gaming

[Formlabs @formlabs]

@The_Aveees We're so happy that we were able to work together to get your Fuse back online!

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@The_Aveees We're glad that we were able to get your printer back up and running! Thanks for sharing your feedback and helping us deliver the level of service we strive for.

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@DanielleFong @lightcellenergy 🤯 woah

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We are excited to announce that Dan Riccio, Former Senior Vice President, Hardware Engineering at Apple, is joining Formlabs as a strategic advisor. Dan led Apple’s Product Design and Hardware Engineering Organizations for decades, overseeing the development of all of Apple’s hardware products, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

In his new role, Riccio will advise Formlabs on product development, design rigor, and operational scaling as the company expands its footprint in industrial and professional 3D printing. Welcome to Formlabs, Dan!

Click here to read the full press release - https://t.co/1qN1BU4OYQ

[Formlabs @formlabs]

@The_Aveees Thanks for reaching out about this. We’re truly sorry for the frustration regarding your Fuse 1's repair status. We’d love to take another look at your case and see how we can help. Please check your DMs for direct contact info to set up a call with our Head of Services!

[Formlabs @formlabs]

New preform version just dropped. Now including multi build projects, moving parts outside the build volume, and more!

Members of the PreForm insider program got access to these features weeks ago, to get early access to the newest features, sign up here https://t.co/IfjMWA6EwS

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Safeguarding critical infrastructure and public spaces has never been more complex. As unmanned aerial systems (UAS) evolve, the technologies designed to detect and mitigate them must advance just as rapidly.

The team at Palladion Systems developed a print-in-place counter-UAV system using Formlabs SLS 3D printing. Manufactured as a single build with deployable arms integrated directly into the design, this system showcases the true potential of agile manufacturing. From the prototyping stage to end-use applications.

Relevant information for large-scale SLS 3D Printing: https://t.co/kello4aTvJ

More information related to Palladion Systems: https://t.co/XtZ22zxf3Z

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3D printing a fishing reel. It’s never too late to learn CAD — great Fusion 360 tutorial by Brad Tallis.

The first part was manufactured using a Formlabs Form 4 printer with Clear Resin. The print time was 1 hour and 1 minute. No special surface treatment was done.

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Congrats on the GoPro sponsor @markiplier - you’re the first person to put a camera INTO the Fuse Blast

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From CAD file to finished metal component in under 60 minutes.

This workflow combines @solidworks design, Formlabs 3D-printed rapid tooling, and automated laser cutting to produce formed sheet metal parts in a single press stroke.

Special credit to Karl Eriksson at @addinor for capturing this process. For 3D printing expertise and support across the Nordic region, connect with the team at @addinor.

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For Jaws' 50th anniversary, the ⁨@academymuseum⁩ asked Greg Nicotero, founder of KNB EFX Group, to rebuild Bruce the Shark in under a month. They 3D scanned the original prop, scaled it down to quarter-size, and ran the sections on Formlabs Form 4L printers. The KNB shop assembled, sanded, and molded the rest.

50 years of movie history. Rebuilt in weeks. 👉 Full story https://t.co/wi0jXC8DkQ

#SharkWeek #3Dprinting #shark

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Autotiv is delivering 10,000 3D-printed parts every week, requiring high throughput from every square foot of its facility. Printers need to be fast, reliable, and cost-effective, delivering a low cost per part.

Read how the Fuse X1 helped Evan LaBelle, CEO of Autotiv Manufacturing, scale his service bureau business: https://t.co/eWxdJTAYGp

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Bring large-format SLS 3D printing in-house. Fuse X1 makes it possible to deliver large prototypes next-day with less stitching or gluing and at a lower cost, minimizing labor and speeding up innovation.

Read more here: https://t.co/hdBugXsV2d

[Formlabs @formlabs]

We are going live tomorrow at 11 AM EST to answer all your questions about the Fuse X1! Ask Ian Ferguson (Director of Hardware) & Matt Ewertowski (Head of SLS Product) anything about the Fuse X1 and see how it works LIVE! Join us live here - https://t.co/ofASOtzI5G

[Formlabs @formlabs]

SLA 3D printing car replacement parts.

Flexible 3D printing continues to improve. Together with 3dmensionals, we replaced a worn-out Porsche speedometer rubber ring using our new Flexible 80A Resin V2 on the Form 4.

Engineered for functional parts. Find more info about the new material here: https://t.co/TuR71kyJ2H

Looking for a trusted 3D printing partner in Germany 🇩🇪 ? Check out 3dmensionals!