Formlabs - Form 3 Printer
Overview
The Form 3 from Formlabs - Featuring Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
The Form 3 from Formlabs prints using Low Force Sterelithography (LFS), this equals detailed 3D prints with tear-away light-touch supports.
- The optical system on the Form 3 maintains a precise, dense laser spot to ensure accurate, repeatable prints
- Prints from the Form 3 are easy to clean-up and the light-touch tear-away supports give a smoother finish to your parts
You can look forward to non-stop printing with the Form 3.
- Integrated sensors on the Form 3 monitor and maintain optimum 3D print conditions, for consistent performance
- The simple resin cartridge system means you can switch between materials easily
- Easy-to-use design and user-replaceable components ensures your uptime is maximized
The Form 3 grows with your business.
- Scalable system that will help you meet the demands of your business, now and in the future
- Use the remote print feature to launch Form 3 prints from anywhere, no need to wait
- Use PreForm and Dashboard to monitor and manage prints. Adjust the print queue as you go and let the Form 3 become part of your team!
Watch the Form 3 Deep Dive Video from Formlabs below:
Read the Formlabs Form 3 Introduction Sheet here | Read the Formlabs Form 3 Technical Specification Sheet here.
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Key Features
Flawless prints, every time.
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LFS (Low Force Stereolithography) 3D printing balances detail and speed.
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The optical system maintains a precise, dense laser spot to ensure accurate, repeatable prints.
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Easy clean-up and smoother parts with tear-away light-touch supports.
Nonstop printing.
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Integrated sensors monitor and maintain ideal conditions for consistent performance over time.
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Switch between materials in seconds with a simple cartridge system.
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User-replaceable components and foolproof design maximize uptime.
Grows with your business.
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Meet demand, now and forever. Easily transition from one to many with systems that scale.
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Don’t wait. Print from anywhere as soon as you have files with Remote Print.
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Works well with teams. Monitor and manage prints and teams with PreForm and Dashboard. Track individual usage and adjust the print queue when you need to prioritize.
Read the Form 3 Introduction Sheet here.
Technical Details
- Layer Height: 25, 50, 100 microns
- Build Dimensions: 145 x 145 x 185 mm (5.7 x 5.7 x 7.3 in)
- Brand: Formlabs
- Connectivity: WiFi, USB Cable, Ethernet Cable
- Technology: Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
- System Requirements: Windows 7 (64-bit) and up, Mac OS X 10.10 and up, OpenGL 2.1, 4GB RAM
- Software: PreForm
- File Type: .STL or .OBJ input. FORM file output
- Supports: Automatically Generated, Light-Touch Removal
- Printer Dimensions: 40.5 x 37.5 x 53cm (15.9 x 14.8 x 20.9in)
- Weight (KG): 17.5kg
- Operating Temperature: Auto-heats to 35° C (95° F)
- Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 2.5 A, 50/60 Hz, 220 W
- Laser Specifications: 1 Light Processing Unit (LPU) EN 60825-1:2007 certified, Class 1 Laser Product, 405nm violet laser, 250mW laser, 85 micron (0.0033in) laser spot
Click here to see the full Form 3 Data sheet (with comparison to Form 2 and Form 3L Printers)
FAQs
What is Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)?
- Low Force Stereolithography is a leap on from the SLA process featured in the Formlabs Form 2 printer. It's SLA with less peel forces applied due to the Form 3's flexible bottomed resin tank and the moving Light Processing Unit (LPU) on the Form 3. These produce less peel forces when the Form 3 is printing, therefore the prints on the Form 3 require less supports and feature even more great detail than the Form 2.
Is the Form 3 quicker than the Form 2?
- At shipping the print times on the Form 3 will be comparable with those on the Form 2. However, with the Form 3 prints you'll have less finishing to do (less supports to remove, for example) so your print and finish time could be reduced.
What Software does the Form 3 use?
- The Form 3 uses PreForm, the same as the Form 2. PreForm is easy to learn and use.
What consumables are common to the Form 3 and the Form 2?
- The Form 3 and Form 2 use the same Resin Cartridges and Build Platforms. However, the Resin Tanks are completely different.