-- New European facilities come with local sales, 1 year warranty, better service, and faster, cheaper shipping

LONDON, June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Formlabs, the creator of the Form 1+ desktop 3D printer, announced the opening of its online European Store today. European customers will now enjoy an enhanced customer experience with local payment, dramatically reduced shipping costs, a 1 year warranty, and full service and repair operations in the region.

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The new store comes just in time to share  Formlabs newest groundbreaking printer with Europe, the Form 1+. The printer is available for €2,799 at Formlabs web store (formlabs.com), which has been completely overhauled and enhanced for customers worldwide. The first of the Form 1+ printers will ship in Europe starting in July.

With expanded European operations comes an extended warranty on the Form 1+ — as well as free shipping on servicing and returns. "We're thrilled to offer better  service" said Luke Winston, Formlabs Operations Lead. "Most importantly, we're proud that customers can rest easy  with a reliable printer backed by a 1 year warranty and local service operations."

Formlabs has partnered with UK-based Express Group to sell and service Formlabs' desktop stereolithographic 3D printing technology to the European market. Express Group, with its extensive experience in electronics sales, servicing, and fulfillment, brings new reach to Formlabs. Express Group has operated for three decades in sales,  distribution, maintenance and logistics in Europe, and has offices in France, Belgium, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Greece. "We've always stood at the forefront of innovation in Europe, and we're proud to continue  that tradition with the Form 1+," said Jo Young, Express  Group Managing Director. "The Form 1+ is a landmark product,  and we're already  seeing strong  market response as we bring it into new regions."

Formlabs' flagship desktop stereolithographic 3D printer entered the digital fabrication market with a splash in its Kickstarter campaign in September 2012. After over a year of successful printer sales  and the launch of its newest printer, the Form 1+, Formlabs has become one of the key players in desktop 3D printing.

About Formlabs
Formlabs designs and manufactures powerful and accessible digital fabrication tools for designers, engineers, and artists. It was founded by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab and Center  for Bits and Atoms, and launched in 2012 in a record-breaking $3M Kickstarter campaign. Its first product,  the Form 1, shipped in 2013. Learn more at formlabs.com.

About Express Group
Express Group has operated for three  decades in manufacturing,  distribution, maintenance and logistics in Europe, and has offices in France, Belgium, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Greece. The company  has a wealth of service and sales experience, partnering  with major 2D printer companies like HP, Lexmark, and Epson to service Europe's biggest markets.

SOURCE Formlabs