With Lasers and Hot Nylon, Formlabs just Took 3D Printing to a Whole New Level

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October 17, 2017 | Originally published by Date Line: October 17 on

In June 2017, Boston-based 3D printing startup Formlabs quietly unveiled a revolutionary new laser sintering printer called the Fuse 1 — and it’s kind of a big deal.

Truth be told, you’re probably never going to use it. It’s about the size of a mini-fridge, it’s designed for professionals, and it costs $10,000 dollars. But even if you never see one, the Fuse 1 has some huge implications for the future of 3D printing.