Affordable, Scalable Production for End-Use Parts

SLS 3D Printing for Production

Bring production in-house and reduce cost per part with a proven, scalable, and accessible SLS ecosystem. Formlabs’ Fuse Series is the #1 SLS 3D printing platform that has helped thousands of customers bring new products to the market and achieve their lowest cost per part, ever. Contact our team for a detailed analysis of your part files to find out where you can reduce costs and improve your workflow.

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Reduce Cost Per Part

New bulk powder pricing makes in-house production with the Fuse Series the most affordable production method possible.

Reduce Hands-On Labor

Leverage powerful post-processing solutions like Fuse Sift and Fuse Blast for a complete, end-to-end workflow. Reduce labor time and optimize your entire design-to-production process.

Accelerate Time to Market

With in-house SLS, there’s no waiting for a machine shop, or locking in tooling too early, only to change it and add weeks to your development schedule. Get parts in consumers’ hands now, risk-free, with in-house SLS production.

Optimize Part Design for Max Efficiency

Move past the limits of traditional machining or molding - SLS 3D printing creates opportunities for maximum efficiency in part design and assembly.

Provide a Better Customer Experience

Create an agile, responsive business model that can address customer demands and service requests quickly, without dependence on a third party supplier or partner. 

Formlabs powder bulk pricing

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.

Comparing Options To Hit Targeted Cost Per Part

thermometer enclosure
Part: Thermometer Enclosure
Production Target: 1000 parts per week
injection molding machine

Injection Molding

Lead Time: 2 Weeks
Tooling Cost: $4,888
Material Cost Per Part: $0.59
Total Cost Per Part: $5.48

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laser in SLS 3D printer

Fuse Series x3

Lead Time: 1 Week
Total Cost Per Part: $2.77

 

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outsourcing

Outsourcing

Lead Time: 7 to 14 business days 
Total Cost Per Part: $6.00 - $9.50

 

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Fuse 1+ 30W

The #1 SLS 3D Printing Platform, Chosen by More Than Half the SLS Users in the World

Fuse Ecosystem
Proven Reliability

Over 55% of SLS 3D printers sold worldwide are Formlabs Fuse Series — join a community of industrial customers leveraging scalable SLS to improve their production workflows.

Industry-Standard Materials

The Fuse Series combines revolutionary accessibility with familiar, industry-standard materials like nylon 12 & 11, TPU, and polypropylene.

Scalable Capacity

Grow your fleet to meet demand and insulate your supply chain. Maintain continuous uptime and consistent production volumes.

Affordable Cost Per Part

New bulk powder pricing discounts make Fuse Series cost per part competitive with any additive technology.

Easily Start, Easily Scale, Easily Switch

Bring production in-house with a proven, scalable workflow. Grow your capacity as demand increases, without overspending upfront. With multiple machines, production never has to stop for maintenance or repairs, and you can pivot to new powders or products without disrupting the entire supply chain. The simplified, automated workflow is easy to learn, so oversight can be a shared responsibility, freeing up your technicians’ time for higher value tasks.

Fuse 1+ 30WLarge Format MJF
CapEx for the Initial Setup$59,083$500,000+
CapEx per Additional Printer$29,000$350,000+
Service Plan per Year$4,500 per printer$35,000+
Power RequirementsStandard 120V (US) or 230V outletDedicated 380-415V line
Dimensions (L x W x H)68 x 64 x 107 cm
27 x 25 x 42 in
221 x 119 x 145 cm
87 x 47 x 57 in

Curious to see how much you can save? Contact our team to run the numbers specifically for your parts and business.

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5-Printer Fuse 1+ 30W Setup vs MJF setup

A five printer Fuse 1+ 30W setup is the size of one large-format MJF setup.

Proven, Standardized Materials: Now Optimized for SLS

Snowboard Binding Prototype
Nylon 12 Powder
High strength
Reliable and durable
High environmental stability
insoles
Nylon 11 Powder
Highly ductile
Impact-resistant
Ideal for printing thin walls
PP part
Polypropylene Powder
Genuine PP
Chemically resistant
Weldable and watertight
Flexible part
TPU 90A Powder
Tough elastomer
High elongation at break
Superior tear strength

Advanced Post-Processing

Fuse Blast Reduces Hands-On Labor By 80%

“Since getting the Blast, Autotiv has been able to take on more work due to the time savings the Blast provides, time savings are easily hours per day.”

Chris Haak, Operations Lead at Autotiv

Fuse Blast (hands in tumbling basket people)

Introducing Fuse Blast: Automated SLS Part Cleaning and Polishing

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SLS 3D printed parts

Guide to SLS Post-Processing Techniques: Media Blasting, Smoothing, Coating, Coloring, and More

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Coating for SLA and SLS 3D Printed Parts

Complete Guide to Cerakote: Ceramic Coating for SLA and SLS 3D Printed Parts

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Explore End-Use Applications by Fuse Series Customers

Robot Components
Savewo

Robot Components

Lightweight Parts for Robotics
Heidelberg

Lightweight Parts for Robotics

Handheld Scanner Holder
Deutsche Bahn

Handheld Scanner Holder

LED front flash light on a police van
Mosolf

Custom Parts for Police Vans

Food Hopper Assembly
Hyphen

Food Hopper Assembly

Textured Vehicle Control Panel Housing
IBL Hydronic

Vehicle Control Panel Housing

Underwater Electronics Enclosure
Foil Drive

Underwater Electronics Enclosure

End of Arm Robotic Tooling
ARMA

End of Arm Robotic Tooling

Therapeutic Mask Form
Romans Ferrari

Therapeutic Mask Form

Camera Mount Assembly
XSPECTER

Camera Mount Assembly

Gaming Controller Components
Battle Beaver Customs

Gaming Controller Components

Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
Codetech CAM

Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters

Loudspeaker System
Kling & Freitag

Loudspeaker System

Designer Eyewear
Marcus Marienfeld AG

Designer Eyewear

Keyplate Functional Wallet
Lockcard

Keyplate Functional Wallet

Resources

Fuse Series SLS Printers
White Paper

Fuse Series SLS Printers vs. Traditional Powder Bed Fusion Systems

Stress Testing 3D Printed Parts
WHITE PAPER

Stress Testing 3D Printed Parts for End-Use Applications

Fuse Blast
WHITE PAPER

Outsourcing vs. In-House: When Does it Make Sense to Bring SLS 3D Printing In-House?

dorman products
Product Demo

Explore the Full Fuse 1+ 30W Workflow

Powder 3D Printer: Fuse 1+ 30W

In-House Production, Simplified

Produce volumes of hundreds to thousands of parts each month with the most secure, agile manufacturing method available. End-use quality parts, with no expensive tooling or over-dependence on singular systems.

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. For customers printing 1000+ kg of powder per year, discounts start at 30%, with lower prices possible after a verified cost per part analysis.

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