AM Plus Showcases Production AM Solutions Based on Formlabs Form 4 and Fuse 1+ at SIMTOS 2026
Originally reported by KIDD
AM Plus (AM Plus) showcased additive manufacturing solutions centered on Formlabs' SLA printers Form 4 and Form 4L and the SLS system Fuse 1+ 30W ecosystem at SIMTOS 2026. Founded in 2023, the company positions itself as a bridge connecting customers and technology, with CEO Kim Sang-wook emphasizing equipment operational simplicity and real-world manufacturing applicability as core values. The Form 4 series uses linear photopolymerization (LPU) technology to reduce exposure time per layer, enabling part production within hours, and supports engineering and bio materials through an open material license. The Fuse 1+ system targets production process integration for functional parts through support-free SLS printing and automated post-processing via Fuse Shift/Blast.
This exhibition exemplifies the trend of polymer-VPP (SLA) and polymer-SLS (SLS) processes expanding beyond prototyping into production. AM Plus adopts an 'ecosystem builder' strategy, going beyond simple equipment sales to expand AM utilization through customer connections and case sharing. This is evident in the joint exhibition with Formlabs' domestic partners HRT Robotics, PDS, and PROTOTECH, and is evaluated as a practical approach to lowering AM adoption barriers in Korean manufacturing. However, compared to competitors like Stratasys' FDM/FFF-based production systems or HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Formlabs' SLA/SLS still requires differentiation in material range and production speed.
AM Plus's strategy is practical in its focus on field applicability and user experience rather than technical specifications of AM equipment. However, as a startup founded in 2023, securing customer references and demonstrating sustained service capabilities will be key to future success. Given that AM adoption in Korean manufacturing is still in its early stages, it remains to be seen whether the company's 'customer connection' model will translate into actual production conversion rates.
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