Unlock the possibility to print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin or 1064 nm powder on Formlabs 3D printers, empowering researchers and expert users to experiment with an advanced printing tool.
Optional, one-time purchase per printer for lifetime access.
Open Material Mode is free with a printer purchase for accredited educational institutions. Contact Formlabs or an Authorized Reseller to verify your eligibility.
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Open Material Mode—
from $875
Why Choose Open Material Mode?
Open Material Mode unlocks the freedom to experiment, create, and print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin or 1064 nm powder on Formlabs 3D printers. This product provides expert users with full access to third-party materials, empowering them to explore endless new possibilities on the industry’s most reliable and accessible professional 3D printers on the market.
Open System
Use any 405 nm photopolymer resin or 1064 nm powder with your Formlabs 3D printers. Explore unique material properties and specialized applications without restrictions.
Compatibility
Open Material Mode can be activated on any Form 3 and Form 4 Series SLA printer or Fuse Series SLS printer, seamlessly integrating your materials with the Formlabs ecosystem, and ensuring a smooth workflow.
Innovation
Open Material Mode empowers researchers and innovators. Experiment with new materials and formulations, pushing the boundaries of 3D printing for groundbreaking applications.
Lifetime Access
Invest once, create forever. Open Material Mode grants perpetual access to third-party materials, eliminating ongoing licensing fees and empowering continuous exploration.
Open Material Mode unlocks powerful innovation opportunities for expert users and R&D teams.
Ideal For
- Researchers Pushing Boundaries: Experiment with cutting-edge materials and develop groundbreaking applications, or develop your own materials with fine-tuned print settings to achieve unmatched material properties for your research projects.
- Industry Specialists: Access a vast array of third-party materials to find the ideal material for your specialized application outside of Formlabs' material library.
Notes:
When using Open Material Mode, some failure modes that are more likely to be caused by third-party materials are excluded from our standard warranty. Read our Terms of Service for more details.
Activating an Open Material Mode requires a temporary internet connection (using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or mobile hotspot).
FAQ
Open Material Mode is an optional feature for Formlabs 3D printers that unlocks the ability to print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin or 1064 nm powder. It is designed for expert users, researchers, and R&D teams who want to experiment with third-party materials or develop custom formulations beyond the standard Formlabs material library.
Open Material Mode can be activated on any Form 3 and Form 4 Series SLA printers and Fuse Series SLS printers.
Open Material Mode is an optional, one-time purchase per printer that grants lifetime access. There are no ongoing licensing fees. Because pricing can change, visit the Open Material Mode product page for current pricing or contact Formlabs for details.
Yes. Accredited educational institutions may be eligible to receive Open Material Mode at no cost when purchasing a printer. Contact Formlabs or an Authorized Reseller to verify your eligibility.
Activation requires a temporary internet connection via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or a mobile hotspot. The license is tied to a single printer and must be activated on that specific machine.
You use the Print Settings Editor within PreForm to create and save custom print profiles for your specific third-party resins or powders. This allows you to fine-tune parameters to achieve the material properties you need for your application.
No. Open Material Mode is a lifetime license linked to one specific printer and cannot be transferred to another machine.
On SLA printers, Open Material Mode supports any 405 nm photopolymer resin. On Fuse Series SLS printers, it supports 1064 nm powders. This gives researchers and industry specialists access to a wide range of third-party and custom-formulated materials outside of the standard Formlabs materials library.
Open Material Mode is ideal for researchers pushing the boundaries of material science, as well as industry specialists who need access to materials with unique properties not available in the Formlabs catalog. It is particularly well-suited to R&D teams developing new formulations for specialized or groundbreaking applications.
When using third-party materials through Open Material Mode, some failure modes that are more likely to be caused by those materials are excluded from the standard Formlabs warranty. Review the Formlabs Terms of Service for full details before activating.