[April 2025 – Chicago] — SyBridge Technologies, a U.S.-based provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, has announced a major expansion at its Chicago-area headquarters. The move will more than double the space dedicated to Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing technology — a key step forward in their long-standing partnership.
The expansion signals a new chapter in SyBridge and Carbon’s eight-year collaboration and aligns with the growing reshoring trend across North America. With this investment, SyBridge aims to ramp up its high-volume, high-precision additive manufacturing capacity to better serve local customers looking for faster delivery, lower costs, and greater flexibility.
DLS: Proven for Scalable, Industrial-Grade Production
Since teaming up with Carbon, SyBridge has produced nearly 2 million end-use parts using the DLS platform. The results speak for themselves — with dimensional tolerances as tight as ±40 microns, DLS has proven reliable for applications in medical, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.
“We’re excited to take our relationship with Carbon to the next level,” said Byron J. Paul, CEO of SyBridge Technologies. “This expansion makes us the go-to partner in North America for high-volume DLS production. It helps U.S. manufacturers localize supply chains, avoid tariffs, and cut down on overseas-related risks.”
High Performance + Design Freedom
Carbon’s DLS platform stands out for its ability to create strong, functional parts with complex geometries — from flexible lattices and intricate mesh structures to custom medical and dental applications. The technology supports a wide range of production-ready materials and delivers excellent mechanical performance.
By combining DLS with its lean manufacturing approach, SyBridge is helping clients move from design to production faster — and more cost-effectively. It’s a solution built for today’s fast-moving, competitive markets.
Supporting Reshoring and Sustainable Growth
Philip DeSimone, CEO of Carbon, also weighed in:
“SyBridge has been a vital partner in scaling DLS across North America. This expansion solidifies their role as a leader in high-volume additive manufacturing. It also gives our global customers a strong U.S.-based partner — one that helps reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing and builds a more agile, dependable supply chain.”
This expansion isn’t just a win for SyBridge and Carbon — it’s a step forward for American manufacturing. With stronger domestic 3D printing capabilities, companies can respond faster, manufacture smarter, and move toward more sustainable production models.
What is DLS 3D Printing?
DLS (Digital Light Synthesis) is a 3D printing technology developed by Carbon. It uses digital light and oxygen-permeable optics to cure liquid resin into solid parts — layer by layer, but in a continuous and smooth process.
Unlike traditional 3D printing that builds objects step-by-step with visible layers, DLS creates parts with excellent surface finish, strong mechanical properties, and high detail. It’s especially useful for making end-use products like dental models, shoe soles, and customized medical devices.
DLS stands out because it’s fast, precise, and allows for complex designs that are difficult to produce with conventional manufacturing.