Top 5 Videos: Formlabs’ Fuse 1, DMLS explained, 3D printed schools and more!

We’ve selected the top 5 videos on additive manufacturing and how the industry has influenced our society. This week’s selection covers the latest innovations and applications across many sectors including Formlab’s latest product launch, the first ever 3D printed school and more! You can find even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!

Top 1: Formlabs launches the Fuse 1

Formlabs unveiled their highly anticipated new SLS desktop printer at our ADDITIV event earlier this week. For a long time, the lack of affordable and simple solutions has limited SLS technology to industrial applications. The Fuse 1 breaks ground as an affordable compact SLS 3D printer. Available from $18,499, Max Lobovsky, CEO and co-founder of Formlabs, hopes that the machine will enable companies with smaller budgets to finally “benefit from the design freedom and high productivity SLS 3D printing provides”. The machine itself is based on Surface Armor technology, and along with Formlabs’ print preparation software, Preform, and powder recovery station, the Fuse Sift, forms part of a comprehensive workflow.

Top 2: Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global company which specialises in space and defense technologies. In the video below, JT Wojtowicz, a Manufacturing Engineer, explains the process of the new Direct Metal Laser Sintering or DMLS technology. Predicated on laser sintering, DMLS builds parts from metal powders. Northrop Grumman Corporation opt for an aluminium powder and a 400 watt laser. You can find out more about how the company use DMLS below: