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Formlabs

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Formlabs reviews

3.2

49% would recommend to a friend

(470 total reviews)
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Maxim Lobovsky

58% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Senior management

Formlabs has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 470 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Formlabs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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470 reviews
1.0
Feb 9, 2023

poor upper managemtn

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

. Good product but won't be successful as a company if they don't look at the leadership

Cons

Poor upper management - no direction - leaders put in place are pompous and not helpful - if you aren't fully playing by their rules they degrade you

2.0
Aug 12, 2020

Don't let it be your last stop.

Process engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Technical diversity, enough free food to stack on the weight as you sit at your desk, access to amazing technology.

Cons

Where is the diversity? Too many sycophants which is sickening. You'll never have time for personal projects and "all the 3D prints you want" as you'll be working.

4.0
Mar 12, 2025

A balanced assessment of formlabs engineering as it exists in 2025

Engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Engineers at the company have opportunities to work on challenges related to optics, thermodynamics, and 3D algorithms. This can be quite fun and educational. Engaged employees have the potential to make a meaningful impact on the products. The relatively short product lifecycle allows engineers to see projects progress from concept to production within a couple of years. This fast-paced environment fosters skill development and domain expertise in hardware and software design more quickly than in most other workplaces. Formlabs provides reasonable compensation for its most valuable employees and decent healthcare benefits across the board. I have had good experiences taking PTO, and my high performance has often been rewarded with opportunities to travel and participate in conferences. In response to retention challenges, the company has recently increased my compensation significantly. Many younger employees appreciate the sense of community at Formlabs and often participate in social activities with colleagues outside of work. Proximity to MIT provides resourceful employees with plenty of opportunities to attend events and connect with the larger tech community.

Cons

Despite the company's efforts, relatively few highly profitable and scalable applications for 3D printers have emerged. The most lucrative applications, such as digital dentistry, are competitive markets. These industry dynamics influence both wages and career growth opportunities at Formlabs and within the broader digital manufacturing sector. High turnover has led to challenges in retaining institutional knowledge. Staffing continuity between programs has been a persistent issue, impacting long-term momentum. Retirement savings benefits are poor. There is no 401k matching and the company's 401k offering charges very high fees (the provider charges ~1% AUM to be invest your money in Vanguard target date funds!?). This ugly arrangement effectively lowers engineers compensation, because they must choose between a higher W2 tax burden and paying out these onerous fees to a poor quality financial services company. The stock option grants are illiquid and there isn't a strong secondary market for them (as of time of writing). The cost of living index for the Boston area is extremely high. Saving money while working at formlabs can require some asceticism.

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