Fuse 1: High Performance SLS Finally Within Reach

SLS technology has long been trusted by engineers and large manufacturers for its ability to print strong, functional prototypes and end-use parts. But its high cost and complex workflow have historically limited its usage to large companies. Formlabs’ Fuse 1 amplifies SLS’s unique advantages, making it available for companies of all sizes and types through unprecedented affordability and ease of use. Fuse 1 enables engineers, designers, and manufacturers at all levels to rethink product development, hybrid manufacturing, and end-use production.

Compared to expensive and slow external solutions, Formlabs’ complete end-to-end SLS printing system is available at a lower cost, and makes it easy for any organization to create strong, functional parts. After seven years of development, Formlabs brought this powerful technology to the market at an affordable price point while retaining the highest quality standards. The Fuse 1 enables users to take control of their entire product development process, from iterating on their first concept design to manufacturing ready-to-use products in production-ready nylon.

This video highlights how the new SLS process works while highlighting the variety of print use cases - from snowboard bindings to chainmail swatches. This video gives an inside look at how designs are turned into life-size objects and how the nylon powder used in SLS is fused together.