Across materials. Across generations.
3D Systems. A first layer.A lasting legacy.
From the SLA-1 to resin, polymer powder and metal systems. Explore the machines behind an evolving industry.
7printersin the collection
5technologiesFDM / FFF · LPBF · Metal PBF · SLA · SLS
1986Founded3D Systems
Manufacturer reference
Where this maker fits.
Model documentation verified · References checked 2026-10-15, 2026-10-16, 2026-10-17
Official manufacturer reference- Technologies in this record
- FFF · LPBF · Metal PBF · SLA · SLS
- Applications in this record
- Industrial · Consumer
- Material families
- Metal powder · Photopolymer resin · PA11 · PA12
- Entry type
- Equipment manufacturer
- Documented model years
- 1987–2012
Different ways to make
The technology
behind the object.
3D Systems technologies represented in this collection.
Through the generations
Every generation
begins somewhere.
Dates describe the event stated in the source, such as an announcement or product launch.
- 1986
- 1987
SLA-1 commercialized
The company timeline dates commercialization of its SLA-1 stereolithography printer to 1987.
Sources: 3D Systems company history - 1996
MultiJet Printing
3D Systems' timeline records bringing MultiJet Printing machines to market.
Sources: 3D Systems company history - 2012
Cube consumer launch
The first home Cube was unveiled January 9.
- 2015
Cube consumer line ends
In December, 3D Systems announced the end of consumer Cube production while continuing CubePro.
From the journal
3D Systems in the news.
- Oct 21, 2026 · Industry3D Systems expands its Colorado industrial manufacturing campus
- Aug 27, 2026 · Industry3D Systems and Savannah River launch an energy-focused AM collaboration
- May 11, 2026 · HealthcareROE expands its fleet for printed dentures
- May 7, 2026 · AutomotiveCadillac’s Formula 1 program uses SLA to accelerate development
- Apr 28, 2026 · HealthcareNextDent denture workflow reaches a European regulatory milestone
- Apr 15, 2024 · MedicalA cleared PEEK cranial implant workflow links planning to production
Behind the collection
Details you can
trace to the source.
DMP Flex 200 and DMP Factory 500 verified alongside DMP Flex 350. This pass covers selected metal gaps, not the full DMP range or polymer products.
Collection expanded 2026-10-17 · 2 added model profiles. Research coverage
View the manufacturer recordSources & collection notes +
Historical means the machine is included for its place in the lineage. It does not by itself establish a discontinuation date or an end to support. Undocumented fields remain marked as not verified.
- 3D Systems announces the Cube consumer printer 3D Systems (company-issued release) · Checked 2026-10-16
- 3D Systems ends the Cube consumer line 3D Systems (company-issued release) · Checked 2026-10-16
- 3D Systems 2014 financial report: plastic jet printing 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-16
- 3D Systems Cube (first generation) — official specifications and workflow 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-16
- DMP Factory 500 technical specifications 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-17
- DMP Flex 200 specifications and workflow 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-17
- 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 — manufacturer product page 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-15
- 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 — official specifications and workflow 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-16
- 3D Systems SLA 750 — manufacturer product page 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-15
- 3D Systems SLA 750 — official specifications and workflow 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-16
- 3D Systems company history 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-16
- 3D Systems SLA-1 — official specifications and workflow 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-16
- 3D Systems SLS 380 — manufacturer product page 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-15
- 3D Systems SLS 380 — official specifications and workflow 3D Systems · Checked 2026-10-16