Scale prototyping and production in-house with the resin 3D printer relied on by Lufthansa, Hasbro, and 130k+ other professionals all over the world.
Equipped with our patented stereolihography (SLA) 3D printing technology that captures unprecedented detail and surface quality, so you can forgo print failures and focus on what you do best.
24/7 Reliability, At Your Service
Form 3+ offers industry-leading technology and support so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time printing.
Advanced Materials for Industrial-Quality Parts
Bring your parts to life with our library of 45+ resin 3D printing materials, designed to deliver industrial-grade parts that are up to any challenge.
An Easier, More Efficient Workflow
Go from design to finished part in fewer steps than ever with the streamlined, end-to-end Form 3+ ecosystem.
24/7 Reliability + Easier Workflow = Higher ROI
Perfected over a decade, the reliability and automation of the Form 3+ empowers you to save substantial money and time compared to low-cost 3D resin printers and other alternatives.
Operating a low-cost
resin printer will cost
130 hours or $6,240
The Form 3+ will become more cost-effective than a low-cost resin printer in about
53 prints
The Form 3+ vs. Low-Cost Resin 3D Printer Alternatives
We’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to. See how the Form 3+ comes with all the resources you need to print successfully.
| Form 3+ | Low-Cost Resin Printers | |
|---|---|---|
| Material Range | 40+ high-performance materials with a wide range of engineering, biocompatible, and specialty properties | Limited material selection with basic properties, often smelly and brittle |
| Print Success Rate | 94% | 65% |
| Labor Time Per Part | 26 mins | 135 mins |
| Print Settings | Validated by Formlabs for each material so you can just press print | Requires hours of searching on the open web and self-tuning |
| Slicer Software | Free, easy-to-use software developed by Formlabs and updated monthly | Requires the purchase of third-party software with a limited range of features |
| Material Handling | Spill-proof, cartridge-based, automatic dispense system with easy material switching | Manual and messy |
| Support | Best-in-class service plans include 24/7 human phone and email support in multiple languages | None |
Ready to spend less time troubleshooting and more time printing?
The Hidden Costs of Low-Cost Resin 3D Printers
Thinking of buying a low-cost resin 3D printer? Think again. Go beyond upfront cost to uncover the learning curves, workflow complexity, and operating expenses of low-cost resin printers in comparison to the Form 3+.
