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This 3d printed design is an adaptation of a custom #anatomicalmodel created for Life Model Designs of an Arteriovenous malformation (#AVM) with an inlet channel diameter of 4mm and an outlet diameter of 250um. Designed by Rapid Fluidics Ltd. The Form 4 design guide currently recommends a minimum hole diameter of 0.5 mm. In the second part, we will conduct tests using optimized settings for this specific case, with the goal of printing the smallest possible hole diameter. Feel free to leave a comment if you'd like to see part two.

SLS 3D printers are able to print with a mix of fresh, new powder and recycled powder from previous prints. The recommended refresh rate is the percentage of the new cartridge that is ‘refreshed’ with new, unused powder. For example, every user’s first print will be entirely new powder, with a refresh rate of 100%, while a print made of entirely recycled powder would have a refresh rate of 0%. Formlabs recommends a minimum refresh rate for each SLS material to ensure high quality prints, every time. Customers can experiment with slightly lower refresh rates in order to optimize cost per part for their specific workflow. Nylon 12 Powder: 30% Nylon 12 GF Powder: 50% Nylon 12 Tough Powder: 20% Nylon 12 White Powder: 30% Nylon 11 Powder: 30% Nylon 11 CF Powder: 30% TPU 90A Powder: 20% Learn more about refresh rate in SLS printing here: https://lnkd.in/e7zzDQ74 The parts in the video are printed on a Formlabs Fuse 1+ SLS printer, material Nylon 12, post processed with Formlabs Fuse Sift and Fuse Blast. Here the link to the file: https://lnkd.in/eDuzRku2

We 3D printed a transradial prosthesis designed by Brent Wright. The frame is printed in Formlabs BioMed Durable Resin, a transparent, fracture-resistant material, while the inner liner uses TPU 90A Powder, manufactured on the Fuse 1+ SLS ecosystem, to create a complex lattice structure without support structures, enhancing patient comfort. We’re currently evaluating the design and materials and will be sending the parts to PSYONIC, where they’ll integrate it with their product, the world’s first touch-sensing bionic hand! Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll showcase the touch-sensing bionic hand assembled to our 3D printed frame and liner. Read here how PSYONIC developed a bionic hand using additive manufacturing: https://lnkd.in/e-H7ZyhY Find here more info about the Ability Hand from PSYONIC: https://lnkd.in/eCPHBzib

This is the second iteration of a prosthetic foot. With the Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W SLS Ecosystem, the limitations of traditional manufacturing fade away, enabling the creation of complex, intricate geometries without the need for support structures. This technology empowers designers to push the boundaries of innovation, bringing ideas to life that were once thought impossible. From lightweight lattice structures to highly detailed, functional parts, SLS offers unparalleled design freedom. For more information about the SLS Ecosystem, visit: https://lnkd.in/dR3y3w5Z The design was created by Miranda Chapman, Clinical Lead & Clinical CAD Designer at Peke Waihanga.

Printed on the Formlabs Fuse 1+ SLS printer using TPU 90 A Powder. More information about 3D printing at formlabs.com The design was created by Miranda Chapman, clinical lead & clinical CAD designer at Peke Waihanga.

Formlabs Flame Retardant Resin parts have high creep resistance. Post-curing Flame Retardant Resin samples at 80 °C for 120 minutes shows improved creep resistance compared to post-curing at 70 °C for 60 minutes. Flame Retardant Resin samples post-cured at 80 °C and 120 minutes is slightly lower in creep resistance than Rigid 10K Resin samples. Flame Retardant Resin samples post-cured at 70 °C and 60 minutes showed similar creep behavior as Formlabs Nylon 12 SLS Powder. Explore additional valuable information related to the material in our technical data sheet: https://lnkd.in/eejTccBX Or feel free to request a free sample part here: https://lnkd.in/eDvrzCXS

3D Printing in the Film Industry: We interviewed Jaco Snyman, founder of award-winning practical prosthetic make-up effects and prop-making company Dreamsmith Studios, and Lead Prosthetics Designer of the sci-fi series “Raised by Wolves.” At the time, Snyman told us about his workflow to produce 3D printed molds and end-use models. The HBO Max series centers on two androids, Father and Mother, with the mission of raising human children. The show returned for its second season in February 2022, featuring an even wider range of props and prosthetics made with the help of 3D printing — this time printed on a fleet of four large-format Formlabs stereolithography (SLA) printers. The Form 4L is a blazing-fast large-format SLA 3D printer with a reliable, accurate print engine. The build volume is 353 x 196 x 350 mm (13.9 x 7.7 x 13.8 in). Find more info at formlabs.com

Did you know you can print white SLS parts (and dye them!) on the Fuse 1+ 30W? Formlabs product manager Kiely walks through a real-world customer story and demonstrates the dyeing workflow. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/4gEQGMF

Was "I hope Formlabs plays FE!N" on anyone's bingo card for 2024? Here are our top 8 moments on socials this year, thank you to everyone who helped us bring these crazy ideas to life. Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see us try in 2025! Interested in some of our big hits beyond socials? See our 2024 highlights here: https://bit.ly/4gIVJvG

2024 was a groundbreaking year at Formlabs as we continue to push the boundaries of what it’s possible to 3D print. This year brought the release of our blazing fast masked stereolithography (MSLA) Form 4 Series 3D printers, the opening of our ecosystem, and much more. From bringing together innovative users at User Summit, to celebrating our users’ unique stories, we’re closing out the year with just a few of our (and your) highlights from 2024. See them here: https://bit.ly/3P049ms