Formlabs Fuse 1 vs Glowforge Pro

Technical Specifications Comparison

• Printing Technology 💡

  The fundamental method used by the 3D printer to create objects

  Formlabs Fuse 1

  • SLS

    The printing technology of Formlabs Fuse 1 is SLS. SLS printers use laser-sintered powder for strong, detailed parts without support structures.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • Laser Cutter

    The printing technology of Glowforge Pro is Laser Cutter. Laser cutter printers use precise laser beams to cut and engrave materials, offering high accuracy.  Click to see all.

• Build Volume 📏

  Defines the maximum size of objects that can be printed< measured in cubic millimeters or dimensions (length x width x height).

  Formlabs Fuse 1

  • 165 mm³

    The build volume of Formlabs Fuse 1 is 165.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • 300 mm³

    The build volume of Glowforge Pro is 300.  Click to see all.

• Build Volume Type 📈

  Classifies the 3D printer's build volume into categories based on size< ranging from small to extra large.

  Formlabs Fuse 1

  • Small

    The build volume of Formlabs Fuse 1 is classified as Small. Small build volume is compact and efficient for printing smaller objects.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • Large (300-500Mm³)

    The build volume of Glowforge Pro is classified as Large (300-500Mm³). 300-500mm³ build volume is ideal for printing large objects or multiple items simultaneously.  Click to see all.

• Print Resolution 🔎

  Represents the minimum layer height a 3D printer can achieve< measured in micrometers (µm).

  Formlabs Fuse 1

  • 100 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Formlabs Fuse 1 is 100.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • 75 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Glowforge Pro is 75.  Click to see all.

• Print Resolution Type 🎨

  Categorizes the 3D printer's print resolution capabilities< ranging from ultra-fine to standard.

  Formlabs Fuse 1

  • Standard

    The print resolution of Formlabs Fuse 1 is classified as Standard. 3D printers offering balanced print quality and speed.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • Fine (25-50Μm)

    The print resolution of Glowforge Pro is classified as Fine (25-50Μm). 3D printers capable of ultra-fine layer heights between 25-50 microns.  Click to see all.

• Printing Materials 🧬

  Lists the types of filaments or materials compatible with the 3D printer.

  Formlabs Fuse 1

  • Nylon

    Formlabs Fuse 1 can print with Nylon. 3D printers designed to work with nylon filaments for producing strong and flexible parts  Click to see all.
  • TPU

    Formlabs Fuse 1 can print with TPU. 3D printers suitable for printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for flexible and durable objects  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • Wood

    Glowforge Pro can print with Wood. 3D printers designed to work with wood-filled materials for creating objects with a wood-like appearance and texture  Click to see all.
  • Leather

    Glowforge Pro can print with Leather. 3D printers suitable for printing with leather-like filaments to create textured and flexible objects  Click to see all.
  • Acrylic

    Glowforge Pro can print with Acrylic. 3D printers capable of printing with acrylic-based materials.  Click to see all.