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How Form 4L and the Fuse Series Help Microsoft Stay at the Cutting Edge

February 11, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance Microsoft’s Advanced Prototyping Center uses Formlabs Form 4L SLA and Fuse Series SLS 3D printers to accelerate hardware development across a wide range of products. By combining fast, high-resolution SLA printing with durable SLS production-style parts, the … [Read more...]

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How Ford Developed the New Explorer Using Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D Printers

February 11, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance Ford used both SLS and SLA 3D printing to accelerate development of the new Explorer, enabling fast production of functional prototypes and high-detail design models. The Formlabs Form 4 SLA printer supports this workflow by producing extremely accurate, smooth, … [Read more...]

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Scaling a Mountain, Scaling a Fleet: Form 4 at Black Diamond

February 11, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance Black Diamond Equipment utilizes Formlabs' 3D printers—Form 4, Form 3L, and the Fuse Series—to expedite gear prototyping. This integration allows for same-day iterations and reduces prototype costs significantly. The Form 4's speed and reliability have been … [Read more...]

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Prototyping Planes: How Archer Aviation Develops Next-Generation Air Taxis

February 11, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance Archer Aviation is using the Formlabs Form 4L to accelerate eVTOL aircraft development through fast, large-format SLA prototyping. Faster print speeds, strong surface quality, and reliable performance allow the team to iterate designs quickly, test more concepts … [Read more...]

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24/7 Production at Northwell Health

February 11, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance Northwell Health operates a hospital-based 3D printing facility led by Todd Goldstein, utilizing a range of Formlabs printers—including the Form 4BL—to produce surgical planning models, anatomical replicas, and medical devices. The facility benefits from Formlabs' … [Read more...]

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Printing an Entire Spine in 90 Minutes: Anatomical Models at St. Louis Children’s Hospital with Form 4BL

February 11, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance St. Louis Children’s Hospital utilizes Formlabs’ Form 4BL 3D printer to rapidly produce large, detailed anatomical models for surgical planning. Brian Albers, the hospital’s 3D Printing Engineer, highlights that the Form 4BL's speed and reliability have significantly … [Read more...]

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How Deutsche Bahn Uses 3D Printed Manufacturing Aids to Streamline Vehicle Maintenance

February 11, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance Deutsche Bahn uses 3D printing to produce manufacturing aids and maintenance tools that improve production efficiency and reduce downtime. By leveraging Formlabs SLA and SLS systems, teams can quickly produce durable, application-specific tools on demand, cutting … [Read more...]

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SLS 3D Printing Streamlines Single Piece Flow Manufacturing at Eaton

February 10, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance Eaton’s Olean, NY facility improved manufacturing efficiency by adopting Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D printing for jigs, fixtures, and replacement parts. Using Form 4, Form 4L, and Fuse Series systems, the team reduced costs and lead times while replacing most machined … [Read more...]

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The Next Generation of 3D Printed Surgical Instruments

February 10, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance 3D printing is enabling the production of patient-specific surgical instruments that improve surgical precision while reducing manufacturing costs and lead times. Using Formlabs SLA and SLS technology, companies like restor3d can design, validate, and produce … [Read more...]

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Distributed Manufacturing With RICOH 3D for Healthcare

February 10, 2026 By Formlabs

At A Glance RICOH 3D for Healthcare is expanding access to patient-specific medical manufacturing by integrating validated 3D printing workflows directly into hospital systems. By combining medical imaging expertise, regulatory-aligned quality processes, and production-ready … [Read more...]

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