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How Formlabs streamlined global SDS creation across multiple jurisdictions with Enhesa
High-efficiency SDS authoring that enables a global 3D printing leader to create and manage safety data sheets at scale across multiple jurisdictions and languages.
Quick Summary
- Formlabs, a global 3D printing leader managing 70+ products, was struggling to keep Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) accurate and up to date across six major jurisdictions — a task one person simply couldn’t handle manually.
- By switching to Enhesa’s SDS Author platform, Formlabs cut SDS creation time from days or weeks down to hours, and can now produce 37 SDSs across 7 jurisdictions and 30 languages in a single workday.
- The platform handles multilingual output, regulatory updates, and trade secret protection in one centralized system — making it a practical solution for any compliance team managing safety data at scale across multiple markets.
What SDS Author delivered
Faster SDS creation
Cut SDS authoring time from days or weeks to just hours.
High-volume SDS production
Authored complete sets of SDSs across 7 jurisdictions and 30 languages in a single workday (37 SDSs total).
Simplified global management
Created and managed SDSs across multiple jurisdictions and languages within one centralized system.
The challenge
Scaling SDS authoring for a growing product portfolio
When Mark Polasky joined Formlabs as Chemical Regulatory Compliance Manager, he inherited responsibility for all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) across the company. With over 70 products and more in development, maintaining and updating accurate SDS documentation was a constant, time-intensive task.
Before Enhesa
Authoring SDSs required staying current with evolving regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including the EU, United States, Canada, China, Japan, and Australia.
“It’s constant,” says Mark Polasky, Chemical Regulatory Compliance Manager, Formlabs. “The regulatory environment and compliance changes so much so often with so many jurisdictions that there’s no way an individual like me on his own could keep track of all the updates.”
Why Formlabs chose Enhesa
Flexible SDS authoring and customization
Formlabs selected SDS Author for its flexibility and comprehensive SDS authoring capabilities. The platform allows teams to edit and tailor SDS content while protecting trade secrets and proprietary formulations.
“We like the fact that we can edit and make the SDS what we want it to be, protecting trade secrets while remaining compliant for all countries we ship our products to.”
Intuitive software
The system’s intuitive interface allowed Mark to quickly begin authoring SDSs and platform functionality enabled Formlabs to:
- Author SDS documents for multiple jurisdictions from a single platform
- Generate SDS documentation in multiple languages required for global distribution
- Easily duplicate and adapt SDSs using built-in copy functionality
- Maintain regulatory compliance while protecting confidential product information
“Thankfully, the software is intuitive in its functionality and the Enhesa regulatory team is available with support.”
Global regulatory coverage and expert support
When chemical classifications change, the Enhesa regulatory team is on hand to provide expert guidance — ensuring Formlabs stays compliant even as the regulatory landscape evolves.
“When I need specific information or updates, I can reach out to their regulatory team, our go-to experts… Their support is invaluable, making SDS Author an indispensable tool for our operations.”
The results
Greater capacity to scale SDS authoring as the product portfolio grows
Since implementing SDS Author, Formlabs significantly improved its SDS management process. Mark can now author an entire suite of SDSs for a new product across seven jurisdictions and thirty languages in a single day — producing 37 SDS documents in total.
Tasks that previously took days or weeks are now completed in hours.
“So yeah, I’m a speed user now!”
Mark Polasky Chemical Regulatory Compliance Manager, Formlabs
Faster SDS creation and updates
Simplified management of multilingual SDS requirements
Reduced manual iteration when creating similar SDS documents
SDS Author has been instrumental in managing our SDS documents efficiently. The flexibility to edit and customize our safety data sheets to meet specific regulatory requirements is invaluable. It’s intuitive, time-saving, and essential for keeping up with the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Mark Polasky Chemical Regulatory Compliance Manager, FormlabsThe bottom line
As Formlabs continues to expand its global product portfolio, the compliance challenge only grows. With SDS Author, what once consumed days of painstaking work now takes hours — giving Mark and his team the confidence to scale into new markets without being slowed down by regulatory complexity. For any organisation managing safety data across multiple jurisdictions and languages, that kind of efficiency isn’t just useful. It’s essential.
About Formlabs
Founded in 2011 by three MIT graduates, Formlabs developed the first 3D printer capable of delivering industrial, professional-quality parts at an affordable price.
Through continuous innovation, the company has grown into a global leader in professional SLA and SLS 3D printing.
See how Enhesa can help
Managing safety data across multiple jurisdictions and languages doesn’t have to slow you down. See how SDS Author can transform your compliance workflow.