ESD Resin is a specialty SLA material engineered to produce static-dissipative parts. Unlike standard resins, it allows electrical charges to safely dissipate across the surface of a part rather than building up and causing an unregulated discharge. It also delivers high modulus and impact strength comparable to ABS, making it suitable for demanding production environments rather than display or low-stress applications only.

A static-dissipative material has a controlled surface resistivity (105 to 108 Ohms/sq when properly post-cured) that allows electrical charges to flow across the surface in a regulated way. This prevents the sudden, uncontrolled discharge events that can damage or destroy sensitive microchips and electronic components during handling, assembly, or storage.

ESD Resin is well suited for tooling and fixturing for electronics manufacturing, custom trays for component handling and storage, and anti-static prototypes and end-use components. It is also used across automotive and aerospace manufacturing lines to reduce risk and improve yield.

Yes. The material's high modulus and impact strength are designed to withstand the physical demands of daily operation on a factory production line, not just prototyping bench use.

ESD Resin is compatible with Form 4, Form 4B, Form 4L, Form 4BL, Form 3, Form 3L, Form 3B, and Form 3BL. It uses SLA print technology with a minimum layer thickness of 50 microns.

Post-processing involves two main steps. First, wash the part using isopropyl alcohol or an ether-based solution to remove uncured resin from the surface. Formlabs Form Wash or Form Wash L are both compatible. Second, post-cure the part using a Form Cure or Form Cure L unit. Post-curing is essential for parts to achieve their full strength and intended functional properties by completing the chemical reaction initiated during printing.

Wash time settings are available on the Formlabs support site for Form Wash and Form Wash L. Cure settings are available separately for Form Cure V1, Form Cure V2, Form Cure L V1, and Form Cure L V2.

Key properties are listed on this page, including ultimate tensile strength of 44.2 MPa, tensile modulus of 1.937 GPa, strain at break of 12%, notched Izod of 26 J/m, and heat deflection temperatures of 54.2 °C at 1.8 MPa and 62.2°C at 0.45 MPa (all post-cured at 70°C). For the full technical data sheet, visit the Formlabs Data Sheets page.

ESD Resin is available in 1 L cartridges for the Form 4 and Form 3 Series. Volume-based bulk order discounts are available at several tier levels. For current pricing details or to discuss a large-volume purchase, contact the Formlabs sales team.

Yes. Formlabs will ship a 3D printed ESD Resin sample part directly to your office so you can evaluate the material's quality and characteristics firsthand. Request a sample part here.