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Fuse 1+30W vs Lisa Pro 3D Printer Comparison

Selective laser sintering (SLS) is a 3D printing technology best suited for large parts, production, and end-use parts. In this product breakdown, we compare the Formlabs Fuse 1+30W and Sinterit Lisa Pro, two popular options, including specs, features, materials, and workflows.

Formlabs Fuse 1+30W

Formlabs Fuse 1+30W

Designed for maximum output and minimum waste, Fuse 1+ 30W is a compact SLS 3D printer that packs an industrial punch. Unlock unprecedented print speeds, a full range of materials, and a convenient, intuitive workflow to deliver truly rapid prototyping and production in-house.

Sinterit Lisa Pro

Sinterit Lisa Pro

Another one of the market’s most affordable SLS options, the Lisa Pro provides a wider range of materials but at the cost of max 3.5″ (PA12/11) and 4.3″ (TPE/TPU) build volume in one direction and more involved workflow.

The Basics

Formlabs Fuse 1+30W
Sinterit Lisa Pro

USA

Country Designed In

Poland

165 x 165 x 300 mm
6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in

Build Volume
Length x Width x Height

PA: 90 x 130 x 230 mm
TPE/TPU: 110 x 150 x 245 mm

Nylon 12 / Nylon 11 /

Nylon 12 GF (glass-filled) /

Nylon 11 CF (carbon-filled) /

TPU*

Available Materials
*More materials to come.

Nylon / TPE / TPU

$100+/kg

Material Price

$140+/kg

20 – 50 %

Material Refresh Rate
Amount of new powder added with reclaimed powder every cycle.

20 – 50 %

< 60 minutes

Warmup Time
Time it takes for the build volume to head up before printing begins.

60-90 minutes

110 µm

Minimum Layer Height

75 µm

Ethernet, Wifi, USB

Connectivity

Ethernet, Wifi, USB

$24,999 ~ $40,000 for the complete workflow package

Starting Price

$18,990 ~ $40,000 for the complete workflow package

Hardware Breakdown

Fuse 1+30W

The Fuse 1+30W and Sift provide an easy-to-use, end-to-end solution for medium-large single parts or short-run production. A 6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8″ build volume enables users to pack a lot of parts in a small volume. The enclosed system with transferrable build chamber and combined cleaning/sifting/mixing station provides a seamless and clean workflow. In addition, a second build volume can be added to your rotation for minimal downtime between prints.

Lisa Pro

The Lisa Pro provides an affordable SLS 3D printing solution with wider range of materials, but with a few sacrifices. First, a maximum 3.5″ build volume in one direction when printing Nylons, a material used in SLS, limits the printer to smaller objects and smaller production runs. Next, a more involved workflow will have you transferring, scooping, measuring, pouring, and brushing volatile powders in open-air environments at several points in the process.

Materials

Out of the gate, the Fuse 1+30W only prints a customized PA12, with more materials in development. That said, PA12 accounts for 90-95% of all SLS printing and has exceptional material properties. This includes biocompatibility, great heat deflection, and resistance to UV, moisture, and solvents.

The Lisa Pro is equipped with an optional nitrogen filled chamber, which helps to print their wider range of materials. Material options includes PA11, PA12, and TPE/TPUs in varying colors.

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