Manufacturer and world's largest provider of professional SLA and SLS 3D printers, materials and on-demand 3D printing services
Formlabs
Somerville, MA (Global HQ) · Millbury, OH & Milwaukee, WI (USA) · Berlin (European HQ) · Budapest · Shenzhen · TokyoNew on Amplifa
About Formlabs
Founded in 2011 by three MIT students, Formlabs develops, manufactures and sells professional desktop 3D printers for stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS). The portfolio includes the SLA printers Form Studio 1, Form 4, Form 4B (Medical), Form 4L and Form 4BL as well as the SLS printers Fuse 1+ and Fuse X1, complemented by post-processing systems (Form Wash, Form Cure, Fuse Sift, Fuse Blast) and the PreForm software. More than 45 proprietary materials – from general-purpose and Tough resins to biocompatible BioMed resins, silicone and elastomeric resins, and nylon powders and ceramics – cover applications such as rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, end-use part production, investment casting, and dental and medical applications. With over 130,000 printers sold, more than 500 million printed parts and over 750 employees at eight global locations, Formlabs is one of the leading providers of professional 3D printing solutions. The European headquarters of Formlabs GmbH is located in Berlin. Customers include Ford, Tesla, Eaton, Brose, Radio Flyer and MOSOLF.
- Site
- Berlin
- Processes
- SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printing, SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printing, Post-Processing (Washing and Curing), Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Tooling / Injection Molding, End-Use Part Production, Silicone Part Production, Investment Casting (Wax Patterns for Precision Casting)
- Materials
- Alpha Clear Resin, Alpha Grey Resin, Alpha White Resin, Nylon 11 Pro Powder, Nylon 12 Powder, Nylon 12 Tough Powder, Nylon 12 White Powder, Nylon 12 GF Powder
- Certificates
- UL GREENGUARD Gold (Alpha Resin Family, with VOC Extractor on Form Studio 1), UL GREENGUARD Gold (Alpha Resins)
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 750+
- Industries
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, Drones, Aerospace, Dental
- 01
Development of printers, materials and software (PreForm)
- 02
Manufacturing of the 3D printers (SLA, SLS)
- 03
In-house material production (resins and powders)
- 04
Distribution via direct sales and reseller network
- 05
Service plans, training and support
- 06
On-demand 3D printing service (Form Now)
Printing Processes and Materials
Stereolithography (SLA)
405 nm photopolymer resins for precise, functional parts from prototypes to end products.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Support-free printing of thermoplastic nylon and TPU powders for industrial production parts.
Alpha Resin Family
Universal general-purpose resins with fast print speed, the first printing materials to be UL GREENGUARD Gold certified.
Nylon 11/12 Powder
SLS powders including CF- and GF-filled variants for tough, ductile functional parts.
BioMed Resins
Biocompatible resins for medical models and medical devices.
Dental Resins
Specialty resins for dentures, splints and surgical guides.
Silicone 40A Resin
Printing of pure silicone-like elastomer parts directly on the SLA printer.
Castable Wax / True Cast Resin
Wax-based and castable resins for investment casting patterns.
Alumina 4N Resin
Ceramic material for technical ceramic applications.
Tough, Rigid, High Temp, Flexible Resins
Scalable resins from tough to highly stiff, temperature-resistant or elastomeric.
Locations
Somerville, MA
USAGlobal HQ
- SLA and SLS 3D printers
- Development
Millbury, OH
USALocation
Milwaukee, WI
USALocation (Formlabs MKE)
Berlin
DeutEuropean HQ (Formlabs GmbH)
Budapest
UngaLocation (Formlabs Kft.)
Shenzhen
ChinLocation
Tokyo
JapaLocation
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printingAdditive | – | – | – | – | Photopolymer resins (405 nm), Alpha Resin, Tough Resin, Rigid Resin, Flexible/Silicone Resin, BioMed Resin, Castable Wax, High Temp Resin, Dental Resin |
| SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printingAdditive | – | – | – | – | Nylon 12, Nylon 12 Tough, Nylon 12 White, Nylon 11, Nylon 11 Pro, Nylon 11 CF, Nylon 12 GF, TPU 90A, Polypropylene Powder |
| Post-Processing (Washing and Curing)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid PrototypingAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid Tooling / Injection MoldingAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| End-Use Part ProductionAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Silicone Part ProductionAdditive | – | – | – | – | Silicone 40A Resin |
| Investment Casting (Wax Patterns for Precision Casting)Additive | – | – | – | – | Castable Wax Resin, Castable Wax 40 Resin, True Cast Resin, Clear Cast Resin |
| Dental 3D Printing (Dental Technology)Additive | – | – | – | – | Denture Base Resin V2, Premium Teeth Resin, Dental LT Clear Resin, Surgical Guide Resin, Custom Tray Resin, Permanent Crown Resin |
| Medical 3D Printing (Biocompatible Models/Medical Devices)Additive | – | – | – | – | BioMed Clear/Black/White/Amber Resin, BioMed Flex 50A/80A Resin |
| On-Demand 3D Printing Service (Form Now)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
11 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLA 3D printer | Formlabs Form Studio 1 | – | – | – | – |
| SLA 3D printer | Formlabs Form 4 | – | – | – | – |
| SLA 3D printer | Formlabs Form 4B | – | – | – | – |
| SLA 3D printer | Formlabs Form 4L | – | – | – | – |
| SLA 3D printer | Formlabs Form 4BL | – | – | – | – |
| SLS 3D printer | Formlabs Fuse 1+ | – | – | – | – |
| SLS 3D printer | Formlabs Fuse X1 | – | – | – | – |
| Washing system (post-processing) | Formlabs Form Wash / Form Wash L | – | – | – | – |
| UV curing system (post-processing) | Formlabs Form Cure / Form Cure L | – | – | – | – |
| Wash and cure automation platform | Formlabs Form Studio Wash+Cure Automation / Form Auto | – | – | – | – |
| SLS powder handling/blasting cleaning | Formlabs Fuse Sift / Fuse Blast | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
The Alpha resin family is the first 3D printing material to be UL GREENGUARD Gold certified (with VOC Extractor on the Form Studio 1). In addition, Formlabs offers service offerings, training and support resources for all devices.
| Evidence | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|
| UL GREENGUARD Gold (Alpha Resins) |
Company History
- 2011
Founded by three MIT students (Max Lobovsky, Natan Linder, David Cranor); start of the Form 1
- 2012
Kickstarter campaign for the Form 1 with approximately USD 2.95 million
- 2013
USD 19 million Series A led by DFJ Growth
- 2015
Opening of the second office in Berlin; release of the Form 2
- 2016
USD 35 million Series B led by Foundry Group
- 2017
Announcement of Fuse 1 (SLS), Form Wash/Form Cure, Form Cell
- 2018
USD 30 million Series C (Tyche Partners); USD 15 million from NEA
- 2019
Launch of Form 3 / Form 3L / Form 3B (Low Force Stereolithography)
- 2020
Launch of Form 3BL
- 2021
USD 150 million Series E from SoftBank Vision Fund 2
- 2022
CES: announcement of Form 3+ / Form 3B+
- 2025
According to CONTEXT, leading global market share (38%) in the professional price segment