Fusion3

Fusion3
Company type	Private
Industry	3D printing
Founded	2013; 13 years ago
Founder	Katelyn Padgett
Headquarters	Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Products	3D printers, 3D printing software
Website	fusion3design.com

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Fusion3, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 28 November 2025

Fusion3 is a company based in Greensboro, North Carolina that specializes in manufacturing 3D printers tailored for both commercial and educational sectors. Their devices employ fused deposition modeling technology to create solid or hollow items from digital blueprints.

History

Established by Katelyn Padgett, an alumna of North Carolina State University, Fusion3 engineered a unique linear motion mechanism to improve upon existing open-source 3D printer frameworks. The company commenced manufacturing operations in 2014 without outside investment and obtained a $25,000 grant from North Carolina's Innovation Fund that same year to aid in patent development and marketing efforts.

EDGE

The EDGE model from Fusion3 features the patented 'F-Series' motion control technology, emphasizing swift production of large-scale or multiple components using materials capable of withstanding high temperatures and stress. Crafted for robustness and user-friendliness, the EDGE includes the ANVIL tube print head, a sophisticated bed leveling system, and precise linear rails that enhance printing speed and output quality.

F410

Released in April 2018 as an enhancement to the F400, the F410 maintained all functionalities of its predecessor while introducing interchangeable print heads (.4, .6, .8MM), filament sensors that halt printing upon material exhaustion or blockage, and an electrically conductive automatic bed leveling feature.

F400

Debuting in April 2016, the F400 was offered in both single extruder (F400-S) and high flow rate (F400-HFR) variants. Built on the Core XY F-Series architecture like the earlier F306, it presented an enclosed chassis, a 32-bit controller enabling remote management, and automated bed leveling. Its build capacity measured 14"x14"x12.6" (1.4 cubic feet).

F306

Launched in 2013, the F306 provided options for single or dual extruders based on a Core XY open-frame design with a heated bed and E3Dv6 hotend. It supported printing volumes up to 12"x12"x12" (1 cubic foot). Production of the F306 ceased in December 2016.

Software product(s)

Initially packaged with Simplify3D Creator slicer software, Fusion3 introduced its own proprietary REACTOR 3D printing software in October 2020, which is now standard with all printer models.

Materials

As of March 2022, Fusion3 printers are compatible with an extensive variety of filament materials:

Filament based

ABS
PLA (including variants infused with carbon fiber, ceramic, or wood)
PET & PETG
Nylon
Carbon Fiber reinforced
Fiberglass reinforced
PCTPE
ASA
PC-ABS
Polycarbonate
Flexible filaments (TPU / TPE)
Polyesters
Polypropylene
PVDF
Metal filaments (316L stainless steel)
Acrylic / PMMA
Soluble filaments (PVA & HIPS)

Specifications

Model	F306 (Single)	F306 (Dual)	F400-S	F400-HFR	F410	EDGE
Launch date	June 2013	April 2015	April 2016	April 2016	April 2018	February 2022
Build dimensions	30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm	29 cm x 29 cm x 29 cm	35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 32 cm	35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 31.5 cm	35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 31.5 cm	35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 36.5 cm
Minimum layer height	50 microns	50 microns	20 microns	20 microns	20 microns	20 microns
Maximum print speed	250 mm/sec
Filament size	1.75mm
Nozzle diameter options	.4MM	.4MM	Interchangeable .4MM or .6MM	.8MM	Interchangeable .4MM, .6MM, .8MM	Interchangeable tubes .4MM, .6MM, .8MM
Maximum nozzle temperature	300°C					320°C
Maximum heated bed temperature	140°C					145°C
Maximum enclosure temperature	n/a	45°C				70°C
Printing technology	Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Included software	Simplify3D (single license)				REACTOR (single license)
Warranty period	Six months		Two years
Complimentary technical support	Lifetime coverage for product duration

External links

Fusion3 Official Website