3D Printing Applications
3D printing is a versatile solution for a wide range of applications, from high-resolution models to rapid prototyping, rapid tooling for traditional production processes, manufacturing aids, and even end-use parts in manufacturing.
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Rapid Prototyping
Bring Products to Market Faster With In-House Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping with affordable in-house desktop 3D printers empowers you to create prototypes within a day and carry out multiple iterations of design, size, shape, or assembly based on results of real-life testing and analysis, helping you to bring better products to market faster.
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Rapid Tooling
Supercharge Your Manufacturing Tools With 3D Printed Rapid Tooling
Accelerate product development, iterate quickly, and bring better products to market by incorporating 3D printed rapid tooling into your development process. 3D printed rapid tooling enables you to validate your design and material choice prior to transitioning to mass production, or alternatively provides an affordable means to produce custom or limited series of end-use parts.
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Production Volumes
Affordable, Scalable Production for End-Use Parts
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.
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End-Use Parts
Manufacture Custom End-Use Parts and Complex Designs
An end-use part is a good that is sold as a product, used as a sub-assembly in a product, or used as a component in a product. With 3D printing, you can create end-use parts without tooling, making it possible to create custom parts and complex designs in a cost-efficient manner.
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Manufacturing Aids
Improve Efficiency With 3D Printed Manufacturing Aids
3D printed manufacturing aids are vital tools for addressing common problems that arise during the manufacturing process. This includes the need for custom jigs, fixtures, tools, and replacement parts. Use in-house 3D printing to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process, reducing costs and improving production.
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Models and Props
3D Print High-Definition Models and Props
Bypass time-consuming traditional model and prop processes. Accurately 3D print models with fine surface detail, saving time and costs.
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Calculate Your Time and Cost Savings
Try our interactive ROI tool to see how much time and cost you can save when 3D printing on Formlabs 3D printers.
Find the Right Material for Your Application
Our interactive material wizard helps you make the right material decisions based on your application and the properties you care the most about from our growing library of resins.