Known for making professional 3D printing practical at production scale, Formlabs is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based company whose systems are used by manufacturers and dental professionals. The company reports that more than 130,000 printers have been sold and that its technology has produced over 500 million parts, including low-volume tooling and production components.
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3D SystemsBorn from Chuck Hull’s invention of stereolithography, 3D Systems became the first company to commercialize 3D printing and now makes industrial additive-manufacturing systems, materials and software. For more than 35 years, it has developed production workflows for demanding applications, including tool-less investment-casting patterns and direct metal parts, while supporting customers through application consulting and a global network spanning more than 68 countries.MASON, OH
UltiMakerUltiMaker is known for making professional 3D printing practical in product-development and manufacturing settings. Its FDM printers are used by designers and engineers to produce functional prototypes, custom tools, and replacement parts, while its Cura software supports the printing workflow.New York, NY
Impossible ObjectsFounded by inventor Robert Swartz after he began developing its technology in 2009, Impossible Objects makes industrial 3D printers and composite parts through its proprietary Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing process. Its CBAM technology combines long-fiber carbon or fiberglass with thermoplastic polymers, enabling the company to produce strong, lightweight parts and electronics tooling at production-scale speeds. The company’s CBAM 25 printer is designed for high-volume manufacturing, while Impossible Objects also prints custom parts for demanding applications.ROCHESTER, NY