Axtra3D Brings Hybrid SLA Lumia X1 to IMTS 2026

Axtra3D will show the Lumia X1 stereolithography 3D printer at IMTS 2026 in Chicago next week, marking a clear push to demonstrate that industrial SLA can operate as a full production system rather than a prototyping tool.

Hybrid PhotoSynthesis in a metal AM showcase

The Lumia X1 uses something Axtra3D calls Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS), which blends DLP and SLA into one machine. DLP cures photopolymer resin with projected light, so it is fast. SLA uses a UV laser, so it is accurate. HPS aims to get both in the same build.

The print volume measures 249 by 140 by 495 millimeters. Layer resolution runs from 25 to 200 microns, with XY resolution of 45 microns. The printer accepts any 405-nanometer resin, so users are not locked into one supplier. Three build modes are available: Extreme Quality, High Quality, and DLP.

A feature called TruLayer Technology handles rapid layer detachment and supports large cross-sections and viscous resins. That matters for industrial parts where geometry is complex and resin choice is limited by application requirements.

Axtra Workflow closes the loop

Axtra3D will run the Lumia X1 inside its Axtra Workflow system, a connected production line that links the printer to print setup software, material maintenance, washing, curing, and process monitoring.

Axtra.Insight is the monitoring layer. It draws on more than 155 sensors on the printer itself plus additional sensors on the washing and curing units. The system tracks resin age, calibration drift, environmental conditions, and part-level process data.

The point is to replace the guesswork that usually comes with running SLA as a standalone machine. Inconsistent resin, calibration drift, and shop-floor temperature swings are the most common causes of failed or out-of-spec builds in production SLA. Axtra Workflow is designed to catch those problems before they ruin a batch.

Production parts and regulated applications

Axtra3D plans to show sample parts from aerospace and medical applications. Both industries require repeatable quality and full traceability, which is exactly what the sensor-heavy workflow claims to deliver.

The company brought Axtra Workflow to the North American market earlier this year and has been expanding its reseller network across the region. IMTS gives it a chance to put the system in front of engineers and production managers who are actively evaluating polymer AM for end-use parts.