While manufacturing has always been a prominent industry in New England, additive manufacturing and advanced 3d printing has found a home in Burlington. Applying additive manufacturing techniques and technology to traditional manufacturing processes has allowed organizations to craft products, devices, and parts that are lighter and stronger more efficiently than ever before.
Burlington’s proximity to major highways and manufacturing, commerce, and population hubs, such as Massachusetts’s capital, Boston, allows a diverse range of clientele, product needs, and local workforce from across the region. The town’s vast range of industrial sectors also presents the opportunity for additive manufacturing facilities to interact and collaborate with nearby businesses across various industries.
Additive manufacturing is an industry ripe for growth and advancement. And, Burlington is ready and prepared to help nurture that growth within our town. The town planning board is courteous, friendly, and willing to work with organizations throughout development, from early permitting stages through opening day and beyond. In Burlington, the additive manufacturing community has the ability to develop facilities and create innovative processes, growing alongside the manufacturing community.
In February 2021, Lightforce Orthodontics received unanimous approval to move forward with their 3D printing, additive manufacturing facility in Burlington, MA. With an executive team composed of orthodontists, biomechanical and hardware engineers, and software developers, Lightforce is known for developing and building advanced dental systems.
Their move to Burlington allows Lightforce to further tap into the world of 3D printing, which enables the company to recreate exact molds of an individual’s teeth. This allows Lifeforce to create fully customized 3D-printed bracket systems (the world’s first and only).