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Formlabs

SLA and SLS 3D printers for professionals

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Formlabs provides professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers, along with printing materials, post-processing equipment, and software. The company's offerings support in-house prototyping, tooling, and end-use part production across a range of industries, including engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, dental, medical, education, entertainment, jewelry, and audio.

The product line includes desktop and industrial printers such as the Form 4, Form 4L, Form 4B, Form 4BL, Fuse 1+, and Fuse X1, with dedicated dental and medical editions. Post-processing tools include Form Wash, Form Cure, Form Wash L, Form Cure L, Fuse Sift, and Fuse Blast, alongside the Form Auto automation system. Software consists of PreForm for print preparation, Dashboard for fleet management, and a Developer Platform. Materials cover SLA resins and SLS powders across categories like general purpose, impact resistant, elastomeric, biocompatible, castable, and nylon, with an Open Material Mode for third-party materials. Service plans and Factory Solutions are also available.

Formlabs is aimed at professionals and organizations in engineering, manufacturing, dental, medical, and other industries seeking to bring prototyping and production in-house. Products are sold through a store and reseller network, with service plans offered alongside hardware.

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