Formlabs
Global leader in professional desktop SLA 3D printing, developing accessible high-resolution stereolithography printers and materials for prototyping, manufacturing, dental, and healthcare applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Max Lobovsky
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $254M
- Latest Round
- Series E
- Key Investors
- SoftBank Vision Fund 2, New Enterprise Associates, Pitango Growth, Foundry Group, DFJ Growth, GV (Google Ventures), Autodesk
Technology & Products
Key Products
Form 4L and 4BL series, Tough V2 photopolymer resin, Form Now (on-demand manufacturing service for SLA and SLS 3D printing), automated post-processing system for resin 3D printing workflows, Fast Model Resin, Tough 1000 Resin, and Tough 2000 Resin.
Technological Advantage
Continuous innovation in printer design and material offerings, robust proprietary patents, and strategic partnerships that enhance technology integration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides accessible, high-quality 3D printing technology with innovative printer designs and integrated post-processing solutions for rapid prototyping and professional production.
How They Differentiate
Emphasizes professional-grade SLA and SLS printing with high resolution and material diversity, supported by integrated post-processing solutions, an open-material ecosystem for SLA and SLS, and a systemic move toward decentralized production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Professionals and businesses across dental, aerospace, product design, healthcare, education, jewelry, and entertainment industries
Industry Verticals
["Dental","Aerospace","Product Design","Healthcare","Education","Jewelry","Entertainment"]
Competitors
Prusa Research; MakerBot; Stratasys; Sinterit
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Valuation: $2 billion (2021). Total funding: $254-307M over 8 rounds. Revenue: $100-500M annually. Employees: 500-1000. Form 4 named TIME Best Inventions 2024.
Major Milestones
["2011: Founded by Max Lobovsky, Natan Linder, David Cranor at MIT", "2012: Kickstarter campaign raised $2.95M for Form 1", "2017: Launched Form 2, became market leader in desktop SLA", "2019: Launched Form 3 with Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)", "2021: Raised $150M Series E at $2B valuation", "2022: Launched Fuse 1+ 30W SLS printer", "2024 Apr: Launched Form 4 and Form 4B with LFD technology", "2024 Oct: Launched Form 4L large-format printer", "2024: Form 4 named TIME Best Inventions 2024"]
Notable Customers
Microsoft", "Ford", "NASA", "Google", "Tesla", "Amazon", "Dental laboratories worldwide", "Jewelry manufacturers", "Healthcare providers
Recent coverage of Formlabs
- Purple Platypus appointed as national distribution partner for Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D printing systems
- Formlabs has filed a patent for an integrated post-processing system that combines centrifugation, solvent washing, and UV curing into a single automated unit for resin-based 3D printing.
- Formlabs promotes Tough V2 resin for industrial functional prototyping applications.
- Formlabs launches Form Now on-demand 3D printing service with two-day US delivery
- Formlabs has officially launched Form Now, a direct-to-door 3D printing service providing customers with rapid access to its industrial SLA and SLS machine fleet.