Formlabs: professional 3D printing

Making digital manufacturing accessible to all

Born in 2011 in the heart of MIT, Formlabs has revolutionized the world of additive manufacturing with a clear mission: to make industrial-grade 3D printing technologies accessible to all designers, engineers and manufacturers. By launching the first affordable, high-performance desktop stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, Formlabs filled a crucial gap in the market. Today, the company is the world leader in professional SLA and SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printers, with over 130,000 machines sold worldwide. Its philosophy is based on an essential triptych: creating powerful, reliable and easy-to-use technology.

A complete ecosystem for unrivalled reliability

Choosing Formlabs means investing in a complete production ecosystem, designed to guarantee perfect results every time. This integrated approach combines hardware, software and materials for an optimized, predictable workflow.

In addition to printers, Formlabs offers automated post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure stations for SLA technology, and Fuse Sift and Fuse Blast for SLS. This ecosystem makes it possible to go from a raw part to a finished product of professional quality in record time, sometimes as little as 15 minutes.

Intelligent software: Free PreForm software simplifies print preparation with powerful features like one-click optimization and automatic part placement to maximize output. The online Dashboard lets you remotely manage and monitor an entire fleet of printers.

Cutting-edge technology for perfect parts

The performance of Formlabs printers is based on patented technologies that push the limits of quality and speed.

• LFS (LFS and LFD™): Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) and Low Force Display™ (LFD) technologies drastically reduce the forces exerted on parts during printing. The result: an incredibly smooth surface finish that rivals injection molding, unrivalled fine detail and supports that remove effortlessly. With the Form 4 and its LFD motor, most prints are completed in under two hours, a speed that radically transforms production cycles.
• SLS: Selective laser sintering (SLS) technology, available with the Fuse series, enables the production of ultra-robust, functional nylon parts. Its main advantage is total design freedom: the unused powder serves as a natural support, enabling the creation of complex geometries, moving assemblies printed in a single pass, and parts ready for final use.