The Formlabs Fuse 1+30W delivers significant speed improvements for selective laser sintering technology. Recent software updates make printing 25% faster than previous versions and three times faster than the original Fuse 1 models.
Your typical builds finish in seven hours, with 95% of fully packed Nylon 12 powder jobs completing within 14 hours, enabling same-day part delivery across various applications.
Software improvements change laser pathing
PreForm 3.34.0 (released in 2024, the latest PreForm version is 3.46.0) modified how the 30-watt laser moves across powder surfaces during printing.
Previous versions moved lasers linearly from left to right, stopping between segments and lines and creating inefficient pauses. Your prints suffered from numerous micro-delays that accumulated into hours of lost production time over complex builds.
Optimised pathing replaces geometric simplicity, keeping lasers moving continuously during sintering operations. Build files sent to Fuse printers compress by up to 90%, making workflow management easier. You gain higher throughput without additional staff or equipment investment, improving production economics.
From design to finished parts in hours
Parts are extracted from unsintered powder in just five minutes using Fuse Sift, an all-in-one powder management station. Fuse Blast delivers consumer-grade finishes within ten additional minutes, completing your entire production cycle from print to polished parts in under 15 minutes.
Manufacturing operations gain advantages against traditional fabrication methods. Contract manufacturers can print multiple jobs in one run, enhancing productivity while shortening lead times. Design teams iterate rapidly, accelerating product development cycles without extended waiting periods.
Continuous production minimises downtime
Cooldown times allow new print jobs to begin within 75 minutes of previous print completion. You maximise uptime compared to systems requiring lengthy thermal recovery periods between builds. Adding a second removable build chamber creates uninterrupted workflows, enabling print job preparation while another runs.
Material changeovers occur rapidly with minimal system downtime. Powder management remains simple despite high-performance capabilities, with automatic powder overflow collection preventing waste. You maintain constant production flows without machine idle time, creating predictable client output schedules.
Application-specific speed benefits
Product design teams experience compressed development timelines with faster iteration cycles. Functional prototypes emerge within single workdays rather than requiring overnight builds, allowing rapid testing and refinement. Manufacturing aids print quickly, solving production line challenges without extended waits for tooling development.
Medical applications benefit from rapid turnaround times for patient-specific models and devices. Educational institutions produce student designs within single class periods, enhancing learning experiences. Your specific applications gain immediacy previously impossible with slower printing technologies.
Workflow software integration enhances speed
Cloud-based dashboards monitor multiple machines across facilities, ensuring maximum printer uptime. Live video feeds and production tracking provide real-time insights into build progress without requiring physical presence.
PreForm software receives automatic updates for Windows users, ensuring access to the latest speed improvements without manual intervention. Integration with Fuse Blast supports firmware updates and log downloads, streamlining entire production ecosystem management. Your operational efficiency continues improving without additional investment beyond standard maintenance.