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FORMLABS FUSE X1 

 

Industrial SLS Production Without the Complexity

 

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The Formlabs Fuse X1 is a large-format industrial SLS 3D printer, built for engineers, manufacturers, and service bureaus looking to produce large prototypes and high-volume end-use parts with a faster turnaround. Its massive build volume and high packing density enable same-day large parts and 3x the throughput compared to competing platforms. AI-powered Print Intelligence monitors jobs from first layer to final part to reduce failures. Setup takes about an hour, print-to-print changeover takes minutes, and the same end-to-end workflow handles extraction, powder reclaiming, and finishing - moving parts from printed to polished in as little as 15 minutes. 

Industrial SLS Production - Without the Traditional Barriers

The Formlabs Fuse X1 ecosystem delivers high-throughput, large-format SLS production with lower cost per part, faster turnaround, and a workflow your team can actually manage in-house.

If you're currently outsourcing parts, waiting on tooling, or hitting throughput limits, Fuse X1 gives you a more predictable and scalable way to produce.

 
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Produce More Parts - Faster

Produce More Parts - Faster
  • Massive 330 × 330 × 565 mm build volume

  • Same-day large parts (as fast as 5 hours)

  • 3× throughput vs. competing systems

 

Lower Your Cost Per Part
  • Up to 70% lower cost than legacy SLS systems

  • Competitive with injection molding at mid volumes

  • Efficient powder reuse

 

Keep Production Moving
  • 5-minute changeovers

  • Minimal operator involvement

  • Install and start printing in about an hour


The Fuse X1 is the same machine no matter who sells it. The difference is what happens before installation, during your first builds, and as you scale toward consistent production.

M5D brings real powder bed fusion experience to that process. We've spent years helping manufacturers adopt industrial powder systems - from equipment selection and installation through early production challenges. That means we help with the details that actually determine ROI: powder handling, refresh ratios, mixing new and used powder, sieving, humidity control, nesting, orientation, thermal behavior, and finishing workflow.

In other words, we don't just help you buy the Fuse X1. We help you run it well.

M5D Advantage and what It means for You 

Powder workflow expertise Guidance on DFAM, powder handling, refresh ratios, nesting, orientation, thermal behavior, and finishing workflow so you can get to stable production faster.

Production-scale additive experience - Support for the realities of printing at scale, including throughput, repeatability, and post-processing capacity.

Vixiv AI optimization - Smarter part design before printing to reduce print time, powder use, waste, and total print cost.

SLS and MJF expertise - Honest guidance on which powder technology is the better fit for your application.

Flexible adoption programs - Unique rental and cost per copy options based your requirements starting $4700 per month. 

14-person service team - Ongoing support to help keep your systems productive after installation.

Consultative approach - A process that starts with your business challenge, not a product pitch. 

Prepare
Auto-pack and optimize builds in PreForm

Print
AI-monitored prints with fast turnaround

Swap
Roll build units in/out for continuous production

Unpack
Clean, contained powder recovery with Fuse Sift X1

Finish
Fully clean and polish parts in as little as 15 minutes

 

Full Ecosystem 

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Fuse X1 Printer

A large-format industrial SLS 3D printer built for high-volume production and large functional parts.

  • High packing density
  • Same-day large parts
  • AI-powered print monitoring
  • Minimal setup and fast changeover

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Fuse Sift X1 (Powder Recovery)

A high-capacity, hands-off powder recovery station that keeps production moving.

  • Automated powder transport
  • Integrated compressed air cleaning
  • Sealed glovebox for clean operation
  • Capacity for 3–5 builds of powder

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Fuse X1 Build Unit

A mobile print chamber for continuous workflow.

  • Enables fast swap between builds
  • Passive cooling outside the printer
  • Keeps production running without interruption
Vacuum Conveyor System

Automates powder transport across the ecosystem.

  • Moves powder between printer, sift, and mix systems
  • Reduces manual handling
  • Scales with your operation
Fuse X1 Mix Kit

Simplifies powder blending for consistent results.

  • Accurate refresh rate mixing
  • Integrated scale
  • Ready-to-load material for next print

Fuse Blast + High Capacity Kit

Automated cleaning and polishing solution for production parts.

  • Clean a full build in ~15 minutes
  • High Capacity Kit processes 50% more parts per cycle
  • Optional polishing for smooth, dye-ready finishes

Adaptive Thermal Control
 
Consistent temperature control enables dense packing and predictable part quality across every build
Print Intelligence (AI-Powered)

Real-time monitoring detects and mitigates failures—so you hit deadlines without rework


Production-Ready Materials

  • Nylon 12
  • Nylon 11*
  • Nylon 12 GF**
  • TPU**

Supports Open Material Mode

* Late 2026
** 2027

 

 

 

 Tech Specs

  • Technology: SLS

  • Build Volume: 330 × 330 × 565 mm

  • Layer Thickness: 110 microns

  • Laser: 120W fiber

  • Throughput: 0.33 kg/hr

  • Packing Density: 30%+

  • Footprint: 14.1 ft²

 

 


See if the Fuse X1 fits your workflow - before you commit.


Join M5D and Formlabs for live demos, expert Q&A, and customer events built to help you evaluate the Fuse X1 in a real production context. Whether you're comparing SLS to MJF, looking to scale beyond prototyping, or trying to understand true cost per part, these sessions are designed to give you clear answers. 

 

Let’s See If This Fits Your Production Goals

We’ll help you evaluate if Fuse X1 makes sense based on your volumes, part geometry, and cost targets.

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