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3D Printing for Model Making & Entertainment

Your Digital Models Turned Into High-Definition Physical Reality

Bring hyper-realistic digital models to life in a matter of hours, right on your desktop. Formlabs stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers deliver incredible detail and seamless performance at an affordable price point.

Sculpting

SLA 3D printing empowers you to create high definition models showing the finest details, while making it easy to post-process sculpts for a truly realistic look. Formlabs has teamed up with ZBrush to streamline the 3D printing pipeline by transferring designs directly to PreForm for printing.

Read the article: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design of Stranger Things' Demogorgon at Aaron Sims Creative (ASC), the visual effects company behind the monster.

Character Modeling

Bring concepts beyond the computer screen with physical objects instead of flat renders. High-fidelity models will help you communicate with clients while keeping production in-house, giving you greater control, as well as saving time and money.

Read the article: Sony's Fabrication Arts and Design group uses desktop stereolithography 3D printing to bring video games to life, creating collectibles, promotional items, props for live action trailers, and more.

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The head of the actress Amanda Collin, 3D printed in 12 hours using Draft Resin on the Form 3L.

Prop Making

Whether you need one part or hundreds, Formlabs resin 3D printers support your workflow from prototyping, to molding and casting. Formlabs parts have starred in stop-motion films, epic video games, bespoke costumes and even blockbuster special effects (as seen in Interstellar, Ant Man, and more).

Read the article: Learn from Jaco Snyman, founder of award-winning practical prosthetic make-up effects and prop-making company Dreamsmith Studio about his workflow to produce 3D printed molds and end-use models displayed on-screen for the show “Raised by Wolves".

A Full Suite of 3D Printing Solutions

Form 4
Maximum Versatility

Form 4

Produce detailed parts and molds with a high-quality surface finish and fine features in record time.

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Form 3L
THINK BIG

Form 3L

Take control of large-scale part production, increase your throughput, and bring your biggest ideas to life.

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Resources for Sculptors & Artists

Learn how to integrate 3D printing into your workflow with free resources from Formlabs.

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Powerful Tools, Seamlessly Integrated: One-Click 3D Printing for Digital Sculptors

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How to Prime and Paint 3D Printed Parts (With Video)

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How to 3D Print Models Larger than Your 3D Printer’s Build Volume

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Unique Ecosystem for Model Making & Entertainment

High resolution 3D printing, intuitive software, and specialized materials to show the finest details, all in one package.