Low Force Stereolithography (LFS).

Material Innovations Expands Production Applications.

Low Force Stereolithography (LFS).


The first Formlabs Desktop 3D printers offered a much smaller and more affordable setup than existing industrial SLA machines. The inverted SLA process behind the Form 2 reduces footprint and cost, but exerts significant forces on the part during printing. The printer accounts for this with heavy calibration, but heightened peel forces introduce limitations around materials and build volume, and parts require sturdy support structures to print successfully. With the introduction of Low Force Stereolithography (LFS), Formlabs has completely re-engineered our approach to resin-based Desktop 3D printing to drastically reduce the forces exerted on parts during the print process. LFS Desktop 3D printing uses a flexible tank and linear illumination to deliver incredible surface quality and print accuracy. Lower print forces allow for light-touch support structures that tear away with ease. Additionally, this process opens up a wide range of possibilities for future development of advanced, production-ready materials.

Form 3+.

Properties


Produce functional, high-quality prototypes and end-use parts in record time with the Form 3+, an affordable, industrial-quality Desktop 3D printer that reliably delivers.

Highlights


Rapid print speeds: A powerful, high-intensity laser and precisely tuned settings for every material deliver rapid print speeds.

Easy support removal: Enhanced light touch support structures detach from parts in seconds to save post-processing time.

Crisp, Clean, Accurate Features : LFS technology accurately resolves fine features by delivering a clean, uniform laser spot across the entire print surface.

Production-Like Surface Finish: A flexible resin tank and refinements to the Light Processing Unit (LPU) create near perfect alignment between printed layers, giving parts a production-like finish.

Form 3L.

Properties


A Large Format Desktop 3D Printer Compact Enough for the Office and Robust Enough for the Factory Floor

Highlights


No specialized technicians required. The Form 3L offers automatic resin dispensing, simple print preparation software, and a thoughtfully designed interface.

Whether you’re packing the build volume for batch production or printing bulky parts, the Form 3L maintains ideal print conditions for nonstop throughput, with minimal supervision.

The Form 3L provides the smooth surface finish and fine detail that stereolithography 3D printing is known for.

Form 3B+.

Properties


An Advanced Desktop 3D Printer Designed for Healthcare. Rapidly print patient-specific parts at the point of care.

Highlights


With finely tuned settings that optimize print times, the Form 3B+ helps you meet critical deadlines, even for time-sensitive parts and models for trauma surgery..

Seamlessly integrate the Form 3B+ into your existing clinical workflows. .

The Form 3B+ resolves fine details down to the micron level, critical for printing surgical tools and intricate medical devices.

Form 3BL.

Properties


3D print adult patient anatomy at 1:1 scale, large medical devices, or multiple parts in one build with the Form 3BL, a large format 3D printer developed for healthcare.

Highlights


Seamlessly integrate the Form 3BL into your existing clinical workflows - no specialized technicians required. With automatic resin dispensing, simple print preparation software, and a thoughtfully designed interface, the Form 3BL is designed for efficiency.

The Form 3BL works around the clock with minimal supervision required.

The Form 3BL resolves fine details down to the micron level, critical when using surgical planning models for diagnostic use.

Form Wash and Form Cure.

Properties


Streamline and automate rinsing and post-curing of stereolithography prints.

Highlights


Automate Cleaning with Form Wash. Parts travel straight from the Form 3+ to Form Wash.

A Consistent, Automated Workflow. Once washing completes, Form Wash automatically lifts parts out of the IPA, avoiding over-soaked, warped prints. Parts air dry and are ready when you are.

Unlock Peak Performance. Form Cure is finely tuned to bring parts to their maximum mechanical properties.

Form Wash L & Form Cure L.

Properties


Streamline your workflow and consistently produce clean, high-quality, accurate parts with our automated, large format post-processing machines.

Highlights


Form Wash L agitates solvent to remove residual resin from SLA 3D printed parts, leaving you with a smooth, clean, high-quality part every time.

Form Cure L uses heat, UV light, and consistent universal exposure to bring parts to their peak mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy.

Form Wash L and Form Cure L have been validated in FDA-cleared workflows and are compatible with biocompatible, sterilizable materials made in our ISO 13485 facility.

Materials Offered for LFS.

General Purpose.

Draft Resin.

Truly Rapid Prototyping Draft Resin prints up to four times faster than Formlabs standard materials, making it ideal for initial prototypes and rapid iterations to help bring products to market faster.

Greyscale Resins.

High Resolution Prototypes and Models With a matte surface finish, opaque appearance, and precise details, Black, White, and Grey Resins are ready to use right off the printer.

Clear Resin.

Transparent Applications Clear Resin polishes to near optical transparency, making it ideal for working with light or showcasing internal features.

Grey Pro Resin.

Versatile Prototyping Grey Pro Resin offers high precision, moderate elongation, and low creep. his material is great for concept modeling and functional prototyping, especially for parts that will be handled repeatedly.
Engineering Resins.

Tough 2000 Resin.

Ideal for rugged prototyping. Tough 2000 Resin is the strongest and stiffest material in our functional family of Tough and Durable Resins.

Tough 1500 Resin.

Ideal for resilient prototyping. Choose Tough 1500 Resin for stiff and pliable parts that bend and spring back quickly.

Durable Resin.

Ideal for pliable prototyping. Choose Durable Resin for squeezable parts and low-friction assemblies.

Flexible 80A.

Hard Flexible Prototypes. Flexible 80A Resin is the most stiff soft-touch material in our library of Flexible and Elastic Resins, with an 80A Shore durometer to simulate the flexibility of rubber or TPU.

Elastic 50A.

Soft Flexible Prototypes. Choose Elastic 50A Resin for parts that will bend, stretch, compress, and hold up to repeated cycles without tearing, and spring back quickly to their original shape.

Rigid 10K.

Rigid, Strong, Industrial-Grade Prototypes. Choose Rigid 10K Resin for precise industrial parts that need to withstand significant load without bending.

Rigid 4000.

Stiff, Strong, Engineering-Grade Prototypes. Consider Rigid 4000 Resin for general load-bearing applications.

High Temp Resin.

Detailed, Precise Prototypes With High Temperature Resistance. Use it to print detailed, precise prototypes with high temperature resistance.

ESD Resin.

A rugged ESD-safe material to improve your electronics manufacturing workflows. ESD Resin is a cost-effective solution for producing static-dissipative parts designed to endure use on the factory floor.

Rebound Resin.

Production-Ready Elastic 3D Printing Material. Rebound Resin is perfect for 3D printing springy, resilient parts.

Ceramic Resin.

Ceramic 3D Printing, Now on Your Desktop. Fabricate ceramic parts for engineering research, or create distinctive art and design pieces.
Dental Resins.

Model Resin.

A fast-printing material for production of high-accuracy restorative models

Draft Resin.

A cutting-edge material designed to print accurate orthodontic models – fast

Surgical Guide Resin.

A next generation 3D printing material for premium-quality surgical implant guides

Dental LT Clear Resin (V2).

Our second-generation, long-term biocompatible material for splints and occlusal guards

Castable Wax Resin.

A highly accurate material for casting and pressing crowns, bridges, and RPDs

Digital Dentures.

Truly accessible direct printed dental prosthetics

Custom Tray Resin.

A fast-printing biocompatible material for custom impression trays

Temporary CB Resin.

A tooth-colored resin for 3D printing of temporary crown and bridge restorations, inlays, onlays and veneers

Permanent Crown Resin.

A tooth-colored, ceramic-filled resin for 3D printing permanent single crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers

IBT Resin.

A flexible biocompatible material for efficient, accurate dental bracket placement

Soft Tissue Starter Pack.

Expand your digital capabilities with 3D printed gingiva masks and implant models
Jewelry Resins.

Castable Wax 40 Resin.

An easy-to-cast jewelry resin capable of printing smooth, highly detailed designs.

Castable Wax Resin.

A stiff and strong wax filled material, ideal for delicate filigree designs.

Grey Resin.

A General Purpose Material For High Detail Prototyping and Custom Fittings

High Temp Resin.

A Strong And Temperature Resistant Material For Vulcanized Rubber Molding
Medical Resins.

BioMed Clear Resin For Long-Term Bodily Contact.

BioMed Clear Resin is a hard, strong material for biocompatible applications requiring long-term skin or mucosal membrane contact.

BioMed Amber Resin for Short-Term Bodily Contact.

BioMed Amber Resin is a rigid material for biocompatible applications requiring short-term skin or mucosal membrane contact.

Elastic 50A Resin for Flexible, Translucent 3D Printed Anatomy.

Elastic 50A Resin is our softest material, suitable for prototyping device parts typically produced with silicone and for soft, flexible educational and preoperative planning models.

Tough 1500 Resin for Stiff, Pliable Functional Parts.

Tough 1500 Resin is the most resilient material in our functional family of Tough and Durable Resins and is certified for permanent skin contact.

Clear Resin for Rigid, Translucent Models.

Clear Resin polishes to near optical transparency, making it ideal for creating see-through models showcasing internal anatomy or for prototyping parts typically manufactured with polycarbonate.
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