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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced Castable Wax 40 Resin at CES 2021. The resin is the 30th proprietary resin to be added to Formlabs material library, and the 12th in the last year. The introduction of Castable Wax 40 Resin further demonstrates that the next era of 3D printing won’t be driven by […]

Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announces the expansion of its dental material offerings with the launch of Permanent Crown Resin and Soft Tissue Starter Pack. The introduction of these new materials helps dental offices and labs further digitize restorative dentistry and offer patients 3D printed long-term restorations such as fillings, crowns (“caps”), bridges, and […]

Formlabs, a leading 3D printing company, announced two new proprietary materials, Rigid 10K Resin and a reformulation of Draft Resin, to expand design capabilities for users and enhance what’s possible with 3D printing. The reformulated Draft Resin lets users print four times faster than currently available resins, while maintaining accuracy and part quality. The new […]

Formlabs , a leading 3D printing company, announced the Form 3BL, a dental and medical 3D printer for biocompatible materials. Also, Formlabs will start shipping its flagship large format printer, the Form 3L. Both printers signify the expansion of the company’s line of large format stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. And Formlabs announced Wash L + […]

We’ve always believed that one of the most powerful advantages of stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing is the wide range of printing materials. That’s why Formlabs is excited to announce six new materials across the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 2 SLA 3D printers. These new resins continue to challenge what’s possible with 3D printing […]

The new resin, Tough 1500, offers stiffness and pliability to Formlabs line of desktop stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers, including the Form 3 and Form 2. The “1500” in Tough 1500 Resin represents its tensile modulus (in MPa). Here’s a chart showing its features. Ultimate Tensile Strength Tensile Modulus Elongation at Break Flexural Modulus Notched Izod […]

Formlabs announced it is strengthening its commitment to the dental market. According to a Key Group survey, Formlabs is the most installed 3D printer for small, medium and large sized dental labs. Formlabs Dental, the company’s newly announced dental business unit, is made up of a team of dental professionals dedicated to providing the best […]

In April, SmartTech Analysis claimed that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) and revenues connected to 3D printed footwear products are projected to generate more than $6.5 billion (USD) in yearly global revenues by 2029, growing at a 19.5% CAGR. The report forecasts that by 2023 more than $1 billion (USD) will be generated by […]

Formlabs announced the addition of two new advanced professional Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) 3D printers to its hardware lineup: Form 3 and Form 3L. LFS 3D printing is a form of stereolithography (SLA) that delivers consistently flawless parts. The LFS process uses a flexible tank to drastically reduce the forces of the peel process, providing […]

Formlabs announces Elastic Resin, the latest addition to its library of Engineering Resins for the Form 2 desktop stereolithography 3D printer. Producing quality elastic materials was once only possible for expensive industrial equipment. That’s changed with 3D printers, such as the Form 2 and advances like Resin Tank LT, which make it possible to produce […]