Formlabs introduces new biocompatible 3D printer and materials

October 15, 2024 By MDO Staff Leave a Comment

The Formlabs Form 4L (left) and Form 4BL (right 3D printers [Image courtesy of Formlabs]

Formlabs brings the high speeds of Form 4 to a larger format with Form 4L and the biocompatible version, Form 4BL, to unlock extreme speed, reliability, and print quality at any scale—from prototyping to production.

Built on the company’s next-generation Low Force Display™ (LFD) print engine, Form 4 delivers unmatched reliability with a 99% print success rate compared to other SLA 3D printers. These benefits, combined with a build volume nearly 5x the size of Form 4, allow Form 4L users to solve big problems and print smaller parts at high volume. Form 4L features:

“We believe in driving innovation forward by providing the freedom and flexibility users need to bring their ideas to life. Form 4L will enable users to solve bigger problems and bring big ideas to life at lightning-fast speeds, regardless of scale or complexity,” Formlabs CPO Dávid Lakatos.

“One of the first things we printed on the 4L as soon as we got it was a seat for the Stingray Ride-On, and we used that exact 3D print in a vendor meeting,” said Agostino LoBello, Product Design Engineer at Radio Flyer. “The speed and dimensional accuracy have made a big difference in our shop.”

Form 4L is $9,999. To learn more visit formlabs.com.

Formlabs is officially opening up its platform to empower users with more control, and flexibility. To complement the company’s library of industry-leading materials, new software, integration options, and material pricing puts users in control to transform how they bring ideas to life. With Developer Platform, users have new freedom and flexibility to tap into any material with the best 3D printers for professionals.

With Developer Platform, Formlabs introduces new software and material pricing, including:

“Formlabs started with a clear mission to make professional 3D printing more accessible, and opening our platform is the beginning of a new chapter for Formlabs, where we enable users to help make 3D printing better for everybody,” said Formlabs co-founder and CEO Max Lobovsky. “Developer Platform represents a transformation for our entire platform that will unlock the benefits of user control and unique properties of third-party SLS and SLA materials. This shift will break down barriers, welcoming innovators at every level to explore endless new possibilities and bring their ideas to life.”

Formlabs also introduced new advanced SLS materials, Nylon 12 White Powder and Nylon 12 Tough Powder, to expand end-use part applications and empower Fuse users to take on even more demanding projects.

With the introduction of Form 4 in April 2024, Formlabs’ new print engine drastically increased 3D printing speeds, ushering in a new era of additive manufacturing. Users have doubled resin usage with Form 4, and the fast print speeds, lower cost per part, and Form 4L’s large build platform will increase production among existing users as well as expand 3D printing into new industries and use cases.

As Formlabs opens its platform, the company is also launching new PreForm software with highly-requested features for job model and preparation, including:

Formlabs builds the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Headquartered in Somerville, Mass. with offices across the globe, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and decision-makers. Formlabs’ products include SLA and SLS 3D printers, post-processing solutions, best-in-class software, and over 45 materials to suit dozens of applications. In 2024, Formlabs was named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies in Manufacturing by Fast Company. To learn more, visit www.formlabs.com.

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