Large-Format SLS Printers : fuse x1

Formlabs introduced the Fuse X1, a large-format selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer designed to bring industrial-scale additive manufacturing to a wider range of manufacturers. Starting at US$84,999, the system features Adaptive Thermal Control with 13 independent thermal zones and a build volume of 330 × 330 × 565 mm, enabling the production of larger parts and higher-volume builds within a compact footprint.

The Fuse X1 launches with support for Nylon 12 Powder and includes AI-powered Print Intelligence capabilities for failure detection, thermal management, motion control, systems health monitoring and optics control. Its 1.3-square-metre footprint, single-phase power requirements and rapid installation process are designed to simplify deployment compared with traditional industrial SLS systems. Additional material support, including Nylon 11, Nylon 12 GF and TPU, is planned in future updates.

For manufacturers, the Fuse X1 aims to increase throughput and reduce production costs through higher packing densities and faster build cycles, helping make production-scale 3D printing more practical for prototyping, tooling and short-run manufacturing.