Scaling Innovation with Formlabs: Black Diamond Case Study

Discover how Black Diamond Equipment, a leader in outdoor gear manufacturing, used Formlabs Form 4 and Fuse 1+ 30W to scale their prototyping and testing capabilities. With a commitment to ensuring every product meets the highest standards, Black Diamond needed fast, reliable, and precise 3D printing solutions to innovate and maintain their competitive edge. In this case study, Product Design Lab Manager Matt Tetzl shares how Formlabs’ advanced SLA and SLS printing technologies helped streamline their workflow, allowing them to test and iterate faster, with fewer production delays. 

Download the case study to explore: 

• How Black Diamond cut prototyping lead times with the speed and reliability of the Form 4. 

• Real-world examples of products, such as helmets, ice tools, and footwear prototypes, benefiting from Formlabs’ materials and technologies. 

• The impact of bringing in-house SLS printing with the Fuse 1+ 30W to reduce costs by up to 80% for functional testing components. 

• The power of advanced material versatility, from Grey Resin V5 to Nylon 12 Powder, enabling high-performance parts for field testing in extreme environments.