Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W vs. Raise3D RMS220
Looking for a versatile, professional 3D printer for producing strong, long-lasting parts? See why the Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W is the leading industrial-grade SLS 3D printing platform, chosen by more than half the SLS users in the world.
Compare the Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W vs. Raise3D RMS220
Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W
Availability
Available now with no lead time
Build your quote in our online store and buy directly from Formlabs via sales or locally from a worldwide partner network.
Product Maturity
The #1 SLS 3D printing platform
The Fuse Series is the most popular SLS 3D printing ecosystem on the market, chosen by more than half of the SLS users in the world.
Number of commercial units shipped: 3000+
Technology
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
The Fuse 1+ 30W is the first benchtop industrial SLS 3D printer that offers high quality, compact footprint, and a complete, simplified workflow at a fraction of the cost of traditional industrial SLS systems.
Costs
Starting at $24,649, complete setup for $52,942
The Fuse 1+ 30W starts at $24,649 for the printer, or $24,999 for the Fuse 1+ Starter Package that includes a manual post-processing solution. The complete setup that includes two build chambers, as well as automated depowdering, media blasting, and polishing solutions, costs $52,942.
Build your quote in our online store and buy directly from Formlabs via sales or locally from a worldwide partner network.
MATERIAL COSTS
$99/kg, as low as $45 for bulk orders
The most common general purpose Nylon 12 Powder costs $99/kg, while other high-performance or more niche materials are offered at only a slight premium. Significant discounts are available for high-volume orders, starting at 20% for customers purchasing 50 kg of powder in bulk and prices can reach as low as $45 per kilogram.
Build Volume
16.5 x 16.5 x 30 cm
6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in
8.2 liters
Materials
Seven validated materials
The Fuse 1+ 30W currently enables seven high-performance materials with fine-tuned settings that are undergoing constant testing and improvement through software updates to ensure peak performance. Formlabs not only meticulously tunes settings, but also updates the printing process to enable new materials.
Available now: nylon 12 (standard, tough, glass-filled, white), nylon 11 (standard, carbon fiber-filled), and TPU. More materials are in development. It's also possible to print with any 1064 nm powder with Open Material Mode.
MATERIAL CHANGEOVER
Multi-material capable
Switching materials is possible within a few hours. Due to the lower hardware costs, it's also substantially cheaper to build out a multi-material fleet.
Accuracy
Dimensionally accurate parts with high repeatability
Fuse Series achieves a standard XY tolerance of +/- 0.5% or 0.3 mm, whichever is smaller. For the Z axis, the overall accuracy is +/- 1% or 0.6 mm, whichever is smaller, but the repeatability and precision of individual parts are exceptionally high, maintaining +/- 0.5 % in any given location. These results compare favorably to large industrial systems.
Ease of use
Plug and print
From print setup to powder recovery, our easy-to-use hardware and software are designed to maximize your efficiency at every step of the process. Easy workflow empowers anyone at your company to use the system independently after a quick online or in-person training.
Post-processing
Fast and automated
Go from printed to finished parts in as little as 15 minutes with the streamlined Fuse Series post-processing ecosystem. Fuse Sift is an all-in-one, safe, efficient powder recovery system that filters, measures, mixes, and stores powder, while Fuse Blast is an easy-to-use, fully automated cleaning and polishing solution (media blaster) to deliver consistent, professional-grade parts with minimal manual labor.
Maintenance
Efficient
The Fuse 1+ 30W is designed for minimal upkeep. The system offers proactive maintenance alerts and a full-color touchscreen interface guides you through every step of printing and maintenance. The hopper-based powder delivery system enables completely contained powder loading. The self-regulating dosing system paired with adaptive dosing algorithms minimizes wasted powder in the print process.
Software
Powerful, easy to use, free, and updated regularly
Formlabs' free print preparation software, PreForm®, makes it easy to set up a print in minutes and offers the industry-leading packing algorithm to maximize efficiency. PreForm is available for both Windows and Mac. You can also use the online Dashboard to manage a fleet of printers, monitor prints, track materials and consumables, and work with your team. PreForm is updated regularly with new features.
Service
Premium service
Up to five years of premier support service with direct phone and email support, customized remote training, on-site visits and repairs from local certified SLS experts, annual preventative checkups, and worry-free warranty — worldwide.
Fuse Series Complete Service Plan:
- 1 Year: $4,500
- 3 Years: $12,700
- 5 Years: $19,700
Raise3D RMS220
Availability
Estimated to ship in Q1 2026
RMS220 was announced in April 2025 and originally estimated to ship in Q4 2025. Since then, the estimated shipping date has been pushed to Q1 2026).
Product Maturity
Not on the market yet
Number of commercial units shipped: 0
Technology
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Raise3D RMS220 is a benchtop industrial SLS 3D printer announced by Raise3D, previously a Formlabs reseller in China, with an eerily familiar look, user interface, and workflow.
Costs
Starting at $33,999, complete setup for ≈$70,000.
The Raise3D RMS220 starts at $33,999 for the printer only (including installation fee).
There’s no equivalent complete solution, as Raise3D does not offer an automated media blasting solution. A semi-complete package that includes the printer, two build chambers, installation, and depowdering solution costs $49,000. With a third-party solution for media blasting and possibly also third-party software for 3D packing on par with PreForm, the equivalent complete setup would exceed $70,000.
MATERIAL COSTS
$70-110/kg, no information on bulk discounts
Build Volume
22 x 22 x 35 cm
6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in
16.9 liters
Materials
Five materials (exact availability unclear)
Raise3D has so far announced five materials for the RMS220, which include nylon 12, glass-filled 12, nylon 11, and two varieties of TPU with slightly different Shore hardnesses.
The exact validation and availability of these materials are unclear.
Raise3D also announced a license enabling the possibility of printing with third-party SLS powders, similar to Formlabs’ Open Material Mode.
MATERIAL CHANGEOVER
Multi-material capable
Switching materials is possible within a few hours.
Accuracy
N/A
No independently verifiable information available yet.
Ease of use
Plug and print (not tested)
Based on the information available on the RMS220 so far, the printer offers similar functionality and workflow to the Fuse 1+ 30W.
Post-processing
Incomplete
Based on the information available, Raise3D’s C220-P Cleaning Station imitates the workflow and functionality of Fuse Sift. Raise3D doesn't offer its own media blasting solution, but future RMS220 customers can purchase third-party tools, such as Fuse Blast, to streamline their post-processing workflow.
Support
N/A
No independently verifiable information available yet.
Maintenance
N/A
The RMS220 will work together with Raise3D’s ideaMaker software as a slicer, but updated software is not available yet, so the exact feature set and performance are unknown.
As there’s no information on the efficiency of the packing algorithm, customers might be advised to use third-party software like Materialise Magics, for an additional $12,000 per year.
Support
N/A
No information on service plan availability and benefits.
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Meet the Fuse 1+ 30W SLS Printer
FROM DESIGN TO FINISHED PART
An Innovative Workflow, Intuitive From Start To Finish
PreForm
Efficient Print Packing for Optimal Part Density
Use our free print preparation software, PreForm, to import STL, OBJ, or 3MF files, orient models, estimate print times, and pack parts for optimized density, reducing print time and limiting waste.
Fast, Simple
Optimize Prints in One Click
Use our free print preparation software, PreForm, to import 3MF, STL, or OBJ files, orient models, estimate print times and material usage, and monitor prints.
PreForm’s powerful 3D packing algorithm automatically arranges models to increase throughput and reduce material waste by optimizing the packing density.
Manageable
Monitor and Manage Your Printer From Anywhere
Take control of your production across multiple locations and machines. Monitor the live video feed from the comfort of your desk and track print jobs and material flow with our cloud-based tools to ensure minimum downtime and maximum output.
Powder Recovery
Consistent Results and Complete Design Freedom
Unsintered powder supports your parts during printing so you can create complex, interconnecting designs with no need for support structures.
Fine-tuned settings and Formlabs’ patent-pending Surface Armor technology enable mechanical properties and surface quality and ensure professional, consistent results every time.
Consistent
Ready-to-Use Parts in 15 Minutes
Go from printed to professionally finished parts in as little as 15 minutes with a fully automated workflow.
Extract your parts from the unsintered powder in only 5 minutes with Fuse Sift, our all-in-one SLS powder management station, and reuse up to 80% used powder in your next print to minimize cost and eliminate waste.
Fuse Blast, our fully automated cleaning and polishing solution, delivers consumer-grade parts in as little as 10 minutes thanks to the pre-programmed routines.
Nonstop Throughput
Designed for 24/7 Uptime
Achieve faster-than-ever printing speeds to deliver prototypes and small series of end-use parts in under 24 hours.
Industry-leading rapid cooldown times allow you to start a new print within 75 minutes of your previous print job.
Enable continuous throughput by adding a second, removable build chamber and relying on the streamlined, automated post-processing workflow.
A Material That Does It All
Balancing strength and detail, Nylon 12 Powder is a highly capable material for both functional prototyping and end-use production of complex assemblies and durable parts with high environmental stability.
Ductile, Dimensionally Accurate, and Accessible Parts
Best-in-class refresh rate among Nylon powders, high ductility, and great dimensional accuracy across the build chamber. Choose Nylon 12 Tough Powder to print more durable parts for prototyping and small batch production that have reduced warpage without sacrificing strength.
Versatile, Customizable, Customer-Facing Parts
All of the great qualities of Nylon 12 Powder with the customizability of white parts. Choose Nylon 12 White Powder to create functional prototypes and end-use customer-facing parts that can be easily dyed to match brand aesthetics as well as medical devices and models with high contrast and detail.
Highly Ductile, Impact-Resistant Parts
For highly ductile, robust parts, Nylon 11 Powder is our higher-performance nylon material for functional prototyping and small batch production. Compared to Nylon 12 Powder, our Nylon 11 Powder is more flexible, less brittle, and better at printing thin walls.
Tough Elastomer for Resilient, Skin-Safe Products
Balancing high elongation at break and superior tear strength, TPU 90A Powder enables you to 3D print flexible, skin-safe prototypes and end-use parts that withstand the demands of everyday use – all at a low cost per part thanks to a 20% refresh rate.
Stiff, Stable, Functional Parts
A glass-filled material with enhanced stiffness and thermal stability for demanding industrial environments. Choose Nylon 12 GF Powder to produce stiff functional prototypes or end-use parts for applications where structural rigidity and thermal stability are critical.
Carbon Fiber SLS, for Strong and Lightweight Parts
Get the best of nylon and carbon fiber with this highly stable, high-performance material, perfect for end-use applications that require both high stiffness and superior strength. Choose Nylon 11 CF Powder to produce lightweight rigid parts that can withstand repeated impact and remain stable over time, even at high temperatures.
Print With Any 1064 nm Powder
Unlock the possibility to print with any 1064 nm powder on Fuse Series SLS 3D printers, empowering researchers and expert users to experiment with an advanced printing tool. Optional purchase, one-time lifetime license fee per printer.
Bulk Powder Pricing for Your Lowest Cost Per Part
3D printing is now cost-effective even at higher volumes thanks to substantial volume discounts for our SLS Powders. Discounts start at 20% for customers purchasing 50 kg of powder in bulk and prices can reach as low as $45 per kilogram.
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