With the AMUG Conference and Rapid+TCT under our belt, the AM industry has already covered a lot of ground in 2023. So far this year, we’ve seen an uptake in interest across all sectors on how 3D printing technology can boost production, transform business models, and support sustainable manufacturing. Aerospace, defense, and medical are still […]
Formlabs announces new flame retardant resin at Rapid+TCT
Formlabs announced at Rapid+TCT the release of its first Flame Retardant Resin (FR Resin) for Form 3 series 3D printers, its new Build Platform 2L with Quick Release Technology for the Form 3L and Form 3BL, and PreForm support for 3MF files. The Flame Retardant Resin is Formlabs’ first UL 94 V-0 certified resin and […]
Louisville Slugger uses 3D printing for Major League Baseball products
Since 1884, the Louisville Slugger Innovation Center in Roseville, California, has manufactured baseball bats and equipment for Major League Baseball and college, high school, and youth teams. Product designer John Steel uses a combination of traditional and modern tools for the design and manufacturing of aluminum and composite bats. He relies on the Form 3 stereolithography […]
Formlabs introduces new elastomer material, TPU 90A Powder
Formlabs recently announced its newest material, TPU 90A Powder, a tough elastomer powder for its Fuse Series printers. This new material enables strong, functional, skin-safe parts with high tear strength and elongation. The strength and flexibility of TPU 90A Powder allow for the production of fully functional parts in-house, providing complete design freedom and a […]
Formlabs introduces Automation Ecosystem to enable automated 3D Printer fleets
Formlabs introduced the Automation Ecosystem to enable new levels of 3D printing productivity with Form Auto for back-to-back throughput, Fleet Control for advanced fleet management, and the High Volume Resin System for high-capacity printing. The Automation Ecosystem reduces the amount of operator labor and minimizes idle printer time with 24/7 printing so users can efficiently […]
DSD announces new alliance with Formlabs Dental
Digital Smile Design (DSD) has recently announced its official partnership with Formlabs Dental. A global player in the field of 3D printing, Formlabs aims to expand access to digital fabrication so that anyone can make anything. This new collaboration underlines DSD’s continued commitment to joining forces with key organizations who share the same values, a […]
Formlabs introduces finishing tools fo digital fabrication
Formlabs kicked off its annual Formlabs User Summit, uniting customers, community members, and anyone curious to learn more about 3D printing. At the event, Formlabs introduced Finishing Tools, a new curated set of stereolithography (SLA) post-processing tools that streamlines the post-processing workflow, making it easier than ever to produce high quality parts. Formlabs Finishing Tools […]
Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee
Company, state, and local leaders celebrated the grand opening of the Midwest regional headquarters of Formlabs, located in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward. Sam Rikkers, deputy secretary and COO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, joined Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development Lafayette Crump in […]
Formlabs announces Fifth Annual User Summit
Formlabs announces the return of its global Formlabs User Summit, a free virtual event from October 26-27, 2022. The world’s largest 3D printing user conference reconvenes for its fifth year to celebrate more than 100 million innovations printed on Formlabs 3D printers, the positive impacts of these designs, and groundbreaking 3D printing applications. Formlabs customers, […]
Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Formlabs, announced the Fuse 1+ 30W, in what it claims is its most powerful industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to date. Built off the success of the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, the Fuse 1+ 30W integrates upgraded components — including a more powerful laser — to enable new materials and deliver high […]
Formlabs announces polyurethane resins PU Rigid 650 and PU Rigid 1000
Formlabs announced PU Rigid 650 Resin and PU Rigid 1000 Resin at RAPID + TCT 2022 additive manufacturing event. As the latest 3D printing materials to be added to Formlabs’ engineering resin library, PU Rigid 650 Resin and PU Rigid 1000 Resin are available for use on the Form 2, Form 3, Form 3+, Form […]
3D Printing booms as result of COVID-19 and shifting consumer demand, says report
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, released its 2022 3D Printing Applications Report detailing how 3D printing adoption and use cases have evolved over the past two years. Since March 2020, 3D printing adoption rates have skyrocketed as consumer behavior and demands shift, with 4 in 10 respondents adding 3D printing into their workflows, not […]
How the concept cars of tomorrow are made with 3D printing
Located in the heart of the UK’s auto industry, Vital Auto is an industrial design studio with expertise in automotive design. The company’s clientele includes many of the major automotive manufacturers, such as Volvo, Nissan, Lotus, McLaren, Geely, TATA, and more. “Clients typically come to us to try and push the boundaries of what’s possible […]
3D printing makes it easy to develop tooling for production
Julliette Combe is a mechanical engineer. She began working on 3D printing during her master thesis on nano 3D printing. When she joined Formlabs, she first went into the business development team for product partnership and worked on custom products for key accounts. She moved into application engineering and has been there for the past […]
Formlabs introduces new 3D Printers and resins
At CES 2022, Formlabs, launched the Form 3+ and Form 3B+ printers, available and shipping globally today. These printers feature improved Low Force Stereolithography technology that was first introduced in 2019 with the Form 3 and Form 3B. These new iterations also feature enhanced hardware components and software updates that improve print speed, print quality […]
Formlabs receives Vizient contract for 3D Printing solutions
Formlabs is listed in a major group purchasing organization (GPO) catalog, demonstrating the increasing demand for 3D printed surgical tools and medical supplies in hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). Formlabs received a contract from Vizient, the largest member-driven healthcare GPO in the nation, to offer its 3D printers, materials, and solutions for converting CT/MR […]
Formlabs and Greenlight Guru partner to accelerate the development of medical devices
Formlabs announced its partnership with Greenlight Guru, a pioneer of the dedicated Medical Device Success Platform (MDSP) to accelerate the delivery of life-changing medical devices. Through this partnership, they will create a supportive network of information, expertise, and technology for medical device companies. Greenlight Guru’s quality and product development platform enable teams to document design […]
Formlabs launches Form Wash L and Form Cure L
Formlabs announced the launch of Form Wash L and Form Cure L, a fully automated post-processing system for the company’s line of large format printers, the Form 3L and Form 3BL. With Form Wash L and Form Cure L, users can streamline their 3D printing workflow by automating the post-processing of their large-scale and high-volume […]
Formlabs validates Fuse 1 For dental manufacturing
Formlabs announced three solutions for high-throughput production of dental models: ● The Fuse 1, a benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) printer that has been validated for orthodontic model production and will be shown for the first time at the International Dental Show (IDS) ● The upcoming reformulation of the popular Model Resin will double […]
Formlabs announces Nylon 11 powder for functional prototyping and end-use production
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced Nylon 11 Powder, a high-performance nylon material for functional prototyping and small batch production. Available for use on the Fuse 1, Formlabs’ selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer, Nylon 11 Powder enables users to print parts that need to bend or take impact like hinges, clips, and orthotics. […]
Formlabs doubles its valuation to $2 billion with close of $150 Million Series E led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced it raised a $150 million Series E led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2*, doubling its valuation to $2 billion. Formlabs will use the funds to continue to grow its portfolio of 3D printing technologies, enabling greater mass production and customization, as well as grow its team across its […]
How 3D printing aids injection molding
3D printing/additive manufacturing and injection molding do not have to be competitors. In fact, 3D printing can aid injection molding. Formlabs recently commented that 3D printing is more of an accelerator for injection molding. 3D printers can introduce a hybrid approach where molds can be created fast and at low cost. Here are key points […]
Making 3D dental printing easier
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced Scan to Model, a new feature in its PreForm software, that converts intraoral scans into 3D printable models. Dental and orthodontic professionals can use Scan to Model as an entry point into digital workflows without having prior experience with digital dental design software. Creating diagnostic, formed appliance and […]
New resin for 3D printing orthodontics
Formlabs announced IBT Resin for the direct printing of indirect bonding trays to simplify orthodontic bracket placement. 3D printing has been used in orthodontics applications for more than a decade, beginning with the use of this technology for the production of clear aligner braces. However, while clear aligners became popular, they have clinical limitations that […]
Formlabs brings selective laser sintering to the benchtop
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced the launch and general availability of its benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer, the Fuse 1, to enable engineers, designers, and manufacturers at all levels to rethink product development, hybrid manufacturing, and end-use production. Additionally, the company launched Fuse Sift, a post-processing system for the Fuse […]