FSL3D

HardwareLas Vegas, NV, USAFounded 2010· One of 1756 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and manufactures DLP and SLA 3D printers for professional and industrial applications, offering high-resolution printing at competitive prices through proprietary laser technology.

CEO / Founder: Henry Liu
Team Size: 51-200
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $10.3M
Latest Round: Venture Round
Key Investors: Summer Street Capital

Technology & Products

Key Products

Pegasus Touch 3D Printer; Phoenix 3D Printers (UVLED series); SuperVAT technology; RetinaEngrave 3D software

Technological Advantage

In-house production of core components enables cost control and rapid innovation; proprietary DLP and SLA processes with laser technology offer competitive pricing and performance.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers professional-quality 3D printing results at a fraction of the price of competitors by using innovative laser technology and in-house integration of electronics, software, hardware, and chemistry.

How They Differentiate

Offers integrated 3D printing and laser cutting solutions with in-house software and hardware, unlike competitors focusing solely on one technology; targets both consumer and industrial markets with scalable products.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Hobbyists, makers, designers, educators, and industrial users requiring desktop or high-productivity 3D printing and laser cutting/engraving solutions.

Industry Verticals

Additive Manufacturing; Prototyping; Education; Manufacturing Services

Competitors

Glowforge; xTool; Fusion3 Design

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Received $10 million growth equity investment in 2014; raised over $1 million from Kickstarter campaigns; expanded team and product lines post-funding.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2010 in a Las Vegas garage; Launched FSL3D as a 3D printing subsidiary around 2013; Secured $10 million investment from Summer Street Capital in 2014; Launched prototyping services department in 2015; Introduced SuperVAT and Phoenix 3D printers at CES 2015

Notable Customers

Kingpin University; Ava's Bowtique

https://www.fsl3d.com

Why this company matters

FSL3D develops and manufactures DLP and SLA 3D printers for professional and industrial applications, positioning itself as a vertically integrated hardware provider. By producing all electronics, software, mechanical hardware, and chemistry in-house, the company achieves tight engineering integration and cost control that allows it to offer high-resolution printing at a fraction of the price of established competitors.

The company's core technology includes proprietary DLP and SLA processes supported by its SuperVAT technology, which enables high-quality printing. Key products include the Pegasus Touch 3D Printer and the Phoenix series of UVLED 3D printers, along with the RetinaEngrave 3D software. FSL3D also offers laser cutting and engraving capabilities, differentiating itself from competitors like Glowforge and xTool that focus on a single technology.

FSL3D targets hobbyists, makers, designers, educators, and industrial users requiring desktop or high-productivity 3D printing and laser solutions. Notable customers include Kingpin University and Ava's Bowtique. The company serves verticals such as additive manufacturing, prototyping, education, and manufacturing services. It has raised $10.3 million in total funding, including a $10 million growth equity investment from Summer Street Capital in 2014, and has expanded its team and product lines since then.

A key strategic question is whether FSL3D's integrated approach can sustain its competitive pricing advantage as larger rivals scale their own cost structures. The company's in-house component production and proprietary SuperVAT technology provide a moat, but its reliance on the desktop and hobbyist segments may limit penetration into higher-volume industrial applications where LPBF and binder jetting dominate.