Formlabs Stereolithography
Quick Stats
Printer
Technology
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Stereolithography (SLA)
XY Resolution
25 microns
25 microns
n/a
Laser Spot Size
85 microns
85 microns
140 microns
Laser Power
One 250 mW laser
Two 250 mW lasers
One 250 mW laser
Build Volume (W x D x H)
14.5 × 14.5 × 18.5 cm
5.7 × 5.7 × 7.3 in
5.7 × 5.7 × 7.3 in
33.5 × 20 × 30 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
14.5 × 14.5 × 17.5 cm
5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in
5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in
Layer Thickness
25 – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
.001 – .012 in
*25 – 300 microns
*.001 – .012 in
*.001 – .012 in
25 – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
.001 – .012 in
Printing Properties
Printer
Technology
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Stereolithography (SLA)
Resin Fill System
Automated
Automated
Automated
Build Volume (W x D x H)
14.5 × 14.5 × 18.5 cm
5.7 × 5.7 × 7.3 in
5.7 × 5.7 × 7.3 in
33.5 × 20 × 30 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
14.5 × 14.5 × 17.5 cm
5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in
5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in
Layer Thickness (Axis Resolution)
25 – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
.001 – .012 in
*25 – 300 microns
*.001 – .012 in
*.001 – .012 in
25 – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
.001 – .012 in
XY Resolution
25 microns
0.001 in
25 microns
0.001 in
n/a
Laser Spot Size
85 microns
0.0033 in
85 microns
0.0033 in
140 microns
0.0055 in
Resin Cartridges
1
2
1
Biocompatible Materials
No (available on Form 3B)
No
Yes
Supports
Auto-Generated
Light-Touch Removal
Light-Touch Removal
Auto-Generated
Light-Touch Removal
Light-Touch Removal
Auto-Generated
Easily Removable
Easily Removable
Hardware
Printer
Minimum Access Dimensions (W × D × H)
40.5 × 53 × 78 cm
15.9 × 20.9 × 30.7 in
15.9 × 20.9 × 30.7 in
*105 × 90.0 × 105 cm
*41.3 × 35.4. × 41.3 in
*41.3 × 35.4. × 41.3 in
34.5 × 56 × 79 cm
13.6 × 22 × 31.1 in
13.6 × 22 × 31.1 in
Printer Dimensions (W × D × H)
40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm
15.9 × 14.8 × 20.9 in
15.9 × 14.8 × 20.9 in
*77.5 × 52 × 73.5 cm
*30.5 × 20.5 × 28.9 in
*30.5 × 20.5 × 28.9 in
34.5 × 33 × 52 cm
13.6 × 13 × 20.5 in
13.6 × 13 × 20.5 in
Weight
17.5 kg
38.5 lbs
38.5 lbs
*48 kg
*106 lbs
*106 lbs
13 kg
28.5 lbs
28.5 lbs
Operating Temperature
Auto-heats to 35 °C
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Auto-heats to 35 °C
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Auto-heats to 35 °C
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Temperature Control
Air-heated print chamber
Air-heated print chamber
Self-heating resin tank
Power Requirements
100–240 VAC
2.5 A
50/60 Hz
220 W
2.5 A
50/60 Hz
220 W
100–240 VAC
*7.5 A
50/60 Hz
*650 W
*7.5 A
50/60 Hz
*650 W
100–240 VAC
1.5 A
50/60 Hz
65 W
1.5 A
50/60 Hz
65 W
Laser Specifications
1 Light Processing Unit
EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405 nm wavelength
250 mW power
85 micron (0.0033 in) laser spot
EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405 nm wavelength
250 mW power
85 micron (0.0033 in) laser spot
2 Light Processing Units
EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405 nm wavelength
250 mW power
85 micron (0.0033 in) laser spot
EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405 nm wavelength
250 mW power
85 micron (0.0033 in) laser spot
1 laser
EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405 nm wavelength
250 mW power
140 microns (0.0055 in) laser spot
EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405 nm wavelength
250 mW power
140 microns (0.0055 in) laser spot
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5 GHz)
Ethernet (1000 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Ethernet (1000 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5 GHz)
Ethernet (1000 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Ethernet (1000 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz)
Ethernet (100 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Ethernet (100 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Printer Control
5.5" interactive touchscreen
1280 × 720 resolution
1280 × 720 resolution
5.5" interactive touchscreen
1280 × 720 resolution
1280 × 720 resolution
4.3" interactive touchscreen
480 × 272 resolution
Push-button
480 × 272 resolution
Push-button
Alerts
Touchscreen alerts
SMS/email via Dashboard
Two LED status indicators
Speaker for audio alerts
SMS/email via Dashboard
Two LED status indicators
Speaker for audio alerts
Touchscreen alerts
SMS/email via Dashboard
*Two LED status indicators
Speaker for audio alerts
SMS/email via Dashboard
*Two LED status indicators
Speaker for audio alerts
Touchscreen alerts
SMS/email via Dashboard
SMS/email via Dashboard
* Final Form 3L specifications may be subject to minor changes.
Software
System Requirements
Windows 7 (64-bit) and up
Mac OS X 10.10 and up
OpenGL 2.1
4 GB RAM
Mac OS X 10.10 and up
OpenGL 2.1
4 GB RAM
Hardware Requirements
Form 3, Form 3L, or Form 2 3D printer
File Types
STL and OBJ file input
FORM file output
FORM file output
PreForm Print Setup Features
One-Click Print
Adaptive layer thickness for faster printing with fine details
Remote Print
Auto-orient for optimal print position
Auto-mesh repair
Auto-generation of supports
Rotate, scale, duplicate, and mirror
Layer slicer for path inspection
Available in multiple languages
Adaptive layer thickness for faster printing with fine details
Remote Print
Auto-orient for optimal print position
Auto-mesh repair
Auto-generation of supports
Rotate, scale, duplicate, and mirror
Layer slicer for path inspection
Available in multiple languages
Dashboard Printer Management Features
Manage prints and printers via the cloud
Track resin and tank usage over time
SMS and email alerts
Create enterprise group accounts with admins to more easily share printers and control access
Track resin and tank usage over time
SMS and email alerts
Create enterprise group accounts with admins to more easily share printers and control access