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 […]
Formlabs adds Castable Wax 40 Resin to its material portfolio,
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 launches permanent crown resin
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 launches new resins for dental, manufacturing, and engineering
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 expands large format 3D printing line
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 + […]
Formlabs launches new materials families and materials
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 […]
Formlabs adds Tough 1500 resin to its material lineup
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 launches Formlabs Dental with Form 3B and new materials
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 […]
Stepping closer to an affordable 3D printed athletic shoe
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 launces Form 3 and Form 3L 3D printers with LFS technology
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 introduces Elastic Resin: a soft, resilient 3D printing material
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 […]
Formlabs introduces Ceramic Resin for 3D printers
Formlabs announces that its Ceramic Resin for 3D printers is available in North America and Europe. Ceramic materials have often required the use of industrial additive systems. This experimental material for the Form 2 makes ceramics accessible to non-industrial users. This resin allows users to 3D print parts with a stone-like finish and fire them […]
3D printing the largest optical lens in the world
An innovative use of 3D printers is to print optical lenses. Several companies offer materials suitable for automotive lenses, and even one uses 3D printers to make lenses for glasses. But lenses are not a common application for 3D printing yet. On Valentine’s Day, 2018, at Times Square, Formlabs head of design Marcelo Coelho and […]
Formlabs announces tough resin for 3D printing
Formlabs, the makers of the Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer, announced a new functional resin for applications in engineering and prototyping. With Tough Resin, Form 1+ users can…
New algorithms deliver faster speeds and more efficient 3D prints
Formlabs, makers of the Form 1+ 3D Printer, released new functionality that improves performance of their printers. Draft Mode, a new print resolution, allows the Form 1+ to…
Formlabs announces new suite of functional resins
Formlabs, the makers of the Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer, announced a new family of high-performance functional resins. The new resins, Castable and Flexible, add capabilities to the…
Form 1+ SL 3D printer prints faster
Formlabs announced the Form 1+ today, an extensive overhaul of their flagship desktop stereolithographic 3D printer. The fast-growing 3D printer startup also announced a new material, as well…
Formlabs is shipping the Form 1 3D printer
Formlabs announced that it is now shipping its Form 1 Desktop stereolithography 3D printer. Noted the company blog, “We are proud to say that today we shipped the…