Formlabs 3D Printers
We can help you with 3D printing, 3D scanning, motion tracking and VR. Our professional teams are highly
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3D Printing for Dentists
We provide the dental industry with our comprehensive range of products and an array of service offerings.
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Skip the $20,000 mold costs and 8-week lead times. Deploy industrial additive solutions that deliver production-grade accuracy in hours, not months.
Freedspace operates three specialized divisions to solve the unique challenges of Australian drone manufacturing.
We supply the engineering industry with our full range of products and all of our service offerings.
Engineering industry professionals use 3D technologies for anything from reverse engineering to end-use manufacturing.
Injection molds can cost $10k-$100k and take 60 days to produce. This locks you in to one expensive mold
For decades, Injection Molding has been the gold standard for production. However, for those producing quantities less then 10,000 units or products where designs change egularly traditional tooling may no longer be the best option for manufacturing.
The Benefits of Molds (Mass Production)
Molding is still a more cost effective and efficient for high-volume manufacturing (10,000+ units).Throughput:Millions of parts per year with consistent cycle times.Lowest Unit Cost:At massive scale, cost-per-part drops to cents.Material Breadth:Access to the widest variety of commodity polymers and pigments.
Assembly Validation
Creating a mold requires precision CNC machining or EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) of hardened steel or aluminium.Capital Lock-up:Upfront costs range from $10k to $100k+ before a single part is shipped.Design Inflexibility:Once steel is cut, changes require costly “mold rework” or entirely new tools, resulting in a Design Freeze that stifles innovation.The Lead Time Gap:Tooling usually takes 6–12 weeks from DFM approval to first-article samples.
Different production goals require different methods. Thinglab helps you navigate these core industrial technologies.
Manufacturing aids, heavy-duty jigs, large-scale prototypes, and tooling components where structural toughness is the priority over cosmetics.
Output: 260 parts per weekDurability: Medium (weak in one axis)Surface finish: MediumPost-processing: Manual support removal
End-user electronics housings, high-detail connectors, clear lenses, and components requiring water-tight or airtight properties.
Output: 600 parts per weekDurability: HighSurface finish: Very HighPost-processing: Manual support removal
Low-volume batch production of complex functional parts. Since it requires no supports, parts can be “nested” to maximise throughput per build.
Output: 1,120 parts per weekDurability: Very HighSurface finish: HighPost-processing: Minimal
Moving from concept to production-grade validation requires a multi-stage approach. Thinglab provides the expertise and hardware for every phase.
Concept & Form
Verify basic geometry and industrial design. Use SLS, high-speed SLA or FDM for 2-4 hours turnover.
Functional Fit
Validate tolerances, assembly clearances, and snap-fits using SLA or SLS with ±100μm precision.
Mechanical Alpha
Stress test with materials that mimic production polymers (ABS-like, PP-like) or Nylon 12 powder.
Field Beta
Deploy end-use batches for real-world environmental testing. Zero risk of delamination.
New technology allows for 3D prints to be used for end user parts.
ESD-Safe
Dissipative materials for electronic assembly housings and robotic end-effectors.
Rigid 10K
Highly glass-filled material for high stiffness and chemical resistance.
Flexible / Elastic
Shore 80A-50A materials for seals, gaskets, and soft-touch prototypes.
High-Temp
HDT of 238°C at 0.45 MPa. Crucial for hot air/fluid flow and carbon fiber molding.
At Thinglab, we provide a complete, solution-driven ecosystem for your industrial 3D printing needs. From strategic consultation and seamless setup to ongoing maintenance and specialised training, we empower your team to optimise production processes and stay at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology.
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We provide training on print setup and process control to optimise your output. Our advanced software allows for local compensation factors to ensure consistent accuracy.
Industrial systems are designed for 24/7 uptime. Thinglab provides tailored maintenance schedules and emergency support to ensure your production line never stops.
Yes, additive manufacturing materials have come a long way over the past few years and parts produced are certainly up to the rigors of end use parts. SLA and SLS give near isotropic strength, unlike FDM which has weak layer bonding, SLA parts are chemically bonded and SLS are thermally fused, resulting in equal strength on all axes.
We understand workflows and processes used in manufacturing. 3D printing “near-net” shapes with high-performance materials and then using CNC machining for critical high-tolerance features, combining geometric freedom with sub-micron precision is a way to combine the best of both additive and subtractive technologies.
Yes. We provide access to UL 94 V-0 certified flame-retardant resins and ISO 10993/USP Class VI biocompatible materials. Our engineers help you with material selection required for your application and industry.
This depends on many factors including the types of parts you are looking to produce, material requirements and volume. Our consultants can evaluate your requirements and calculate an ROI for your specific projects. Contact us to book a one-on-one consultation.
Maximise your SLS 3D printing workflow with the Formlabs Fuse Sift—an all-in-one powder recovery station.
Explore the Fuse 1+ 30W 3D high-speed SLS technology. Ideal for engineers in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.
The Formlabs Form 4BL is a high-performance printer 3D Printer designed for medical & dental applications, offering exceptional speed and accuracy.
Formlabs Form 4 3D printer delivers industrial-grade quality products in-house, within hours. Using a variety of high-performance materials.
Formlabs Form 4B represents the next evolution in dental and medical stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing technology.
Formlabs Form 4L is a blazing fast masked SLA 3D printer with industry-leading materials library and a reliable, accurate print engine.
Bambu Lab H2C Multi-Material and Multi-Colour 3D Printer.
BigRep IPSO 105 The ultimate all-rounder for creating robust, high-quality parts at a competitive price.
large-scale 3D printer with a full cubic meter build volume for professionals who think big.
German-engineered to work around the clock, the BigRep ONE is a world-leading large-scale 3D printer at an affordable price point.
Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer in Australia from Thinglab.
The Bambu Lab X1E 3D Printer is a cutting-edge, AI-powered machine with high-speed, multi-material precision.
Send us your CAD file and our engineers will perform a manufacturability analysis and provide a detailed material and hardware recommendation.
