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Toxic Resin Alert: Formlabs Highlights Hidden Dangers in 3D Printing Materials
Formlabs has released a damning report on the state of 3D printer resin safety that everyone should read.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3
Our review of the Formlabs Form 4L concludes with software, print results, and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2
Our look at the Formlabs 4L 3D printer continues with Operations.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1
We’ve been testing the brand-new Formlabs 4L 3D printer in the past few weeks, and we’d like to tell you about it.
Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins
Formlabs made an unusual move: they’re entering the third-party resin market.
Formlabs Launches Form 4L: A High-Speed, Large-Format 3D Printer for Production Use
Formlabs announced two new 3D printers, the Form 4L and Form 4BL. The company had previously announced the Form 4, a major change from their prior flagship machine, the Form 3. The new Form 4L incorporates many of the new features introduced with the Form 4, but in a much larger package. Formlabs has done… Continue reading Formlabs Launches Form 4L: A High-Speed, Large-Format 3D Printer for Production Use
Greg Mark and David Benhaim Set to Reveal Mystery 3D Printed Innovation at Backflip, AI
A mystery 3D printed product might soon be revealed by Backflip, AI.
Formlabs Introduces First Certified Third-Party Resin, and Non-Flammable Resin Wash
Formlabs announced a slew of new products and materials today.
Formlabs Confirms Minor Layoffs Amid Continued Growth
There have apparently been some layoffs at Formlabs.
Formlabs’ Form 4: Enhanced Speed and Cost-Effectiveness in 3D Printing
Formlabs’ new Form 4 flagship 3D printer is a bit different than its predecessors.
Is SLS 3D Printing Poised for Growth? Industry Shifts and Low-Cost Options Emerge
There’s something interesting going on lately in the world of SLS 3D printing.
Formlabs Acquires Micronics: Desktop SLS 3D Printer Kickstarter Canceled
Formlabs has acquired Micronics: what does this mean for desktop SLS 3D printing?
Formlabs Debuts Form 4 Series: 3D Printing with Enhanced Speed and Reduced Costs
Formlabs announced their fourth-generation line of 3D printers today, the Form 4 and Form 4B.
VoxelMatters Reveals Top Ten Polymer 3D Printing Companies Dominating the Market
Our friends at VoxelMatters have issued a new report on polymer 3D printer companies, and it answers several interesting questions.
The Dental Industry’s 3D Printing Boom: New Players, Technologies, and Applications
For some unexplainable reason, there has been a slew of announcements focusing on the dental industry in recent weeks.
Exploring Formlabs’ 3D Printed Sample
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee share their thoughts on one of Formlabs’ sample parts.
Formlabs Unveils Resin Pumping Accessory for Enhanced Large-Scale 3D Printing
Interesting news from Formlabs yesterday: they’ve introduced a resin pumping accessory for large prints.
Has Formlabs Solved 3D Printing’s Post-Processing Problem?
Announced at Formnext 2023, Fuse Blast automates additive part cleaning and polishing, promising finished 3D-printed products in 15 minutes.
AM Industry Leaders Discuss Caution and Optimism in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover the most recent AM Investment Strategies Roundtable discussion.
Automated Post-Processing with Formlabs’ New Fuse Blast Unit
Formlabs announced a new element to their SLS 3D printing ecosystem: Fuse Blast.
Formlabs Unveils Innovative Materials Targeted for Medical and Dental Industries
Formlabs has just unveiled three novel flexible and healthcare-focused materials, promising to grow their presence in the medical and dental industries.
Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N
Formlabs announced two new and interesting resin materials and SLS packaging.
Exploring Formlabs’ Cutting-Edge Resins for Dental and Healthcare Applications
Charles R. Goulding spoke with Formlabs’ Guillaume Bailliard.
Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabs’ Innovative Automation Ecosystem
We recently had a conversation with Max Lobovsky, the founder of Formlabs, concerning the company’s latest advances.
The Future of 3D Model Repositories: Shifting Markets and Potential Changes
After Prusa Research’s announcement of a Printables monetization feature earlier this week, I had some thoughts about the future of 3D model repositories.
New AM Materials Round Up, March 17, 2023
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
Formlabs Unveils Dental Solutions for Increased Production Throughput
Formlabs introduced a bevy of new products for their dental business unit today.
Carbon Expands Dental Labs Offering
Carbon introduced automated print preparation for dental models and new validated post-processing options with Form Wash.
Before You Cancel Netflix, Relive the Early Days of 3D Printing
There’s something you should watch on Netflix, and it is specifically about 3D printing.
Could Desktop Resin 3D Printing be Affected by Regulations in the Future?
There could be a massive problem for desktop resin 3D Printing in the future.
Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem for 3D Printing
Formlabs today announced an automated manufacturing system that leverages their 3D print technology.
Formlabs Announces Finishing Tools Kit
Formlabs announced a set of finishing tools that could be very useful for anyone 3D printing.
3DPrinterOS Now Includes Formlabs 3D Printer Support
3D Control Systems announced the latest version of 3DPrinterOS will support Formlabs equipment.
Formlabs Announces Major Expansion
Formlabs announced plans to open a massive new facility in Milwaukee, and this could lead to bigger things.
A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts
A new research project has made extensive use of 3D printing — underwater. Most 3D printed parts are used in mechanical settings, and they must be made from materials that withstand the environmental conditions expected during deployment. Sometimes those conditions are quite easy to match, such as for tabletop or decorative use. Other times mechanical… Continue reading A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts
Question of the Week: Jewelry 3D Printing
This week’s reader question relates to jewelry 3D printing.
3D Printing The Most Incredible Props
Formlabs just published a very interesting piece on how one of their clients leveraged 3D printing to produce movie props that would otherwise be impossible.
Formlabs Announces Advanced SLS 3D Printer
Formlabs announced the Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printer.
3D Printer Campaigns On Kickstarter Rise Again?
A surprising thing is happening on Kickstarter: tons of money for 3D printers.
Formlabs Launches Dental Academy
Formlabs announced a new service that could dramatically expand their dental business.
New AM Materials Round Up, May 17, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
The Transition From Injection Molding To 3D Printing Is Underway
There’s always been a divide between the world of part production and the world of prototyping, but in recent times the gap between them is closing.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Formlabs’ Curious 3D Printer Survey
Formlabs is running a very unusual online survey.
The Race to Bolster Domestic Manufacturing Puts 3D Printing at the Forefront
3D printing advances as a national security asset.
3D Print Automation: Much More To Come
The shift from prototyping to production implies a great deal more automation must take place in 3D printing.
Maria Bartiromo and Formlabs Interview
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the recent appearance of Formlabs on a major media outlet.
New AM Materials Round Up, March 4, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Formlabs Focusing On Automotive Applications?
Formlabs announced today a partnership with an automotive company, and this has some interesting implications for the 3D printer manufacturer.
New AM Materials Round Up, January 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Formlabs Announces The Form 3+ 3D Printer
Formlabs announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3+, with an amazing feature.
Formlabs Now In Massive GPO
Formlabs announced their entry into a huge healthcare group purchasing organization, Vizient.
Production 3D Printing Implies New Software Features
With the shift towards production from prototyping, 3D print software needs to follow a similar trajectory.
Formlabs Partners With Greenlight Guru For High Quality Product Development
Formlabs announced a very unusual partnership that could lead to dramatically increased quality on all of their equipment.
What’s With All The 3D Print Cleaning Stations?
Another week and more news on a dedicated cleaning station. But why so many announcements?
Formlabs Expands Their Post Processing Gear
Formlabs announced two new machines to complement their larger 3D printers.
Formlabs Expands Dental Offerings To SLS
Formlabs announced a series of dental 3D printing products, including one involving SLS.
The Importance Of 3D Print Certifications
Formlabs announced a new material certification, and it’s more important than you might think.
Formlabs Expands Fuse 1 Materials
Formlabs announced a new nylon material for their Fuse 1 system, Nylon 11.
Formlabs Investment Surprise: US$150M Doubles Valuation
Formlabs unexpectedly announced a truly massive investment yesterday.
Formlabs Integration With Autodesk Fusion 360?
A brief mention in an Autodesk post suggests Formlabs is to integrate functionality within Fusion 360.
A Close Look At The Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer
Recently I had the opportunity to take a closer look at Formlabs’ recently released FUSE 1 SLS 3D printer.
2021 3D Print April Fool’s Day Roundup
Today, April 2nd, is a much more sensible day.
Formlabs Seeking Lead Engineer
Formlabs appears to be looking for someone to lead their engineers.
Formlabs Shows Everyone How To Do It
Formlabs announced a new scan-to-print feature that demonstrates how 3D printing should really be approached.
Formlabs Rounds Out Their Dental 3D Printing Portfolio
Formlabs announced a new resin for their dental 3D printing portfolio, making it an even more powerful option for dentists.
Are Biocompatible 3D Printer Resins Truly Safe?
New research has uncovered previously unrecognized toxicity issues with certain biocompatible resins.
Formlabs Finally Releases The Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer
At long last, Formlabs has released the Fuse 1, their production SLS 3D printer.
Formlabs, The 3D Print Material Company?
Formlabs announced a new castable resin today, marking yet another new material in their product catalog.
Who’s 3D Printing At CES 2021?
CES 2021 is coming up next week, and I wondered if any 3D printing companies are still exhibiting at that event.
What Happens To Those 3D Printing PPE Factories?
In the spring several 3D printer manufacturers set up “pop up” factories to rapidly produce PPE for the pandemic. But what happens afterwards?
Formlabs Tweaks Their Resins
Formlabs announced some new resins for their dental and other users.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 3 3D Printer, Part 2
I had the chance to put together a Formlabs Form 3 SLA 3D printer and found the device a great improvement over the Form 2.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 3 3D Printer, Part 1
I had the chance to put together a Formlabs Form 3 SLA 3D printer and found the device a great improvement over the Form 2.
Formlabs Announces Form 3BL Biocompatible 3D Printer
Formlabs has unexpectedly announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3BL.
Formlabs Dodges The Reseller Barrier
I’ve noticed that Formlabs continues to grow their reseller program to market their 3D printing products.
Prusa Moving Towards Professional Market?
Could Prusa Research be slowly moving into the professional 3D printing market?
What’s Happening With Hiring In 3D Printing In 2020?
It’s 2020, one of the worst years, ever. Business is down everywhere, but is this really true in 3D printing?
Formlabs Announces “Factory Solutions” And Shifts Everyone’s Perception Of 3D Printing
Formlabs announced a new product offering they call “Factory Solutions”.
Another Additive Manufacturing Company Pivots
Along with loss and grief, the pandemic has caused a great deal of change. One of those changes has been in 3D printing.
Formlabs Announces Sweeping Set Of 3D Printing Resin Families
Formlabs today announced a series of powerful industrial materials in a new set of product families.
Now Is The Time To Push 3D Printing Into Manufacturing
The emergence of 3D printing as a manufacturing solution during the COVID-19 crisis now implies bold actions be taken.
3D Printing Companies Standing For Equity
These are troubled times. The 3D printing industry is banding together to stand strong on the right side of history.
Formlabs Client Demonstrates Immense Production Flexibility Using 3D Printing
One of Formlabs’ clients has been saved from catastrophe during the COVID-19 crisis in a way that demonstrates the incredible power of 3D printing.