Formlabs Stereolithography 3D Printers Tech Specs

Quick Stats

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Printer
Form 3

Form 3

Form 3

Form 3L

Form 3

Form 3BL

Technology
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
XY Resolutionᵃ

25 microns

25 microns

25 microns

Laser Spot Size

85 microns

85 microns

85 microns

Laser Power
One 250 mW laser
Two 250 mW lasers
Two 250 mW lasers
Build Volume (W x D x H)
14.5 × 14.5 × 18.5 cm
5.7 × 5.7 × 7.3 in
33.5 × 20 × 30 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
33.5 × 20 × 30 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
Layer Thicknessᵇ
25 – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
25– 300 micronsᶜ
.001 – .012 in
25 – 300 micronsᶜ
.001 – .012 in

ᵃ XY resolution describes how precisely the printer can draw in the XY (horizontal) plane.
ᵇ Layer thickness availability varies by material. View our materials compatibility table to confirm availability.
ᶜ The Form 3L and Form 3BL are capable of printing at 25 micron layer heights, but we are only planning to release one 25 micron print setting for our large format printers. Please submit feedback to our support team if your application requires 25 micron layer thickness.

Printing Properties

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Printer

Form 3

Form 3L

Form 3BL

Technology
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™
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
33.5 × 20 × 30 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
33.5 × 20 × 30 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
Layer Thickness (Axis Resolution)ᵇ
25 – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
25ᶜ – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
25ᶜ – 300 microns
.001 – .012 in
XY Resolutionᵃ

25 microns
0.001 in

25 microns
0.001 in

25 microns
0.001 in

Laser Spot Size

85 microns
0.0033 in

85 microns
0.0033 in

85 microns
0.0033 in

Resin Cartridges

1

2

2

Biocompatible Materials
No (available on Form 3B)
No (available on Form 3BL)
Yes
Supports
Auto-Generated
Light-Touch Removal
Auto-Generated
Light-Touch Removal
Auto-Generated
Light-Touch Removal
Design/CAD Specifications

ᵃ XY resolution describes how precisely the printer can draw in the XY (horizontal) plane.
ᵇ Layer thickness availability varies by material. View our materials compatibility table to confirm availability.
ᶜ The Form 3L and Form 3BL are capable of printing at 25 micron layer heights, but we are only planning to release one 25 micron print setting for our large format printers. Please submit feedback to our support team if your application requires 25 micron layer thickness.

Hardware

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Printer

Form 3

Form 3L

Form 3BL

Minimum Access Dimensions (W × D × H)
40.5 × 53 × 78 cm
15.9 × 20.9 × 30.7 in
90 × 96 × 104 cm
35.4 × 37.8 × 41 in
90 × 96 × 104 cm
35.4 × 37.8 × 41 in
Printer Dimensions (W × D × H)
40.5 × 37.5 × 53 cm
15.9 × 14.8 × 20.9 in
77 × 52 × 74 cm
30.3 × 20.5 × 29.1 in
77 × 52 × 74 cm
30.3 × 20.5 × 29.1 in
Weight
17.5 kg
38.5 lbs
54.4 kg
120 lb
54.4 kg
120 lb
Internal Temperature
Auto-heats to 35 °C
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Auto-heats to 35 °C
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Auto-heats to 35 °C
Auto-heats to 95 °F
Temperature Control
Air-heated print chamber
Air-heated print chamber
Air-heated print chamber
Operating Environment
18 – 28 °C
64 – 82 °F
18 – 28 °C
64 – 82 °F
18 – 28 °C
64 – 82 °F
Power Requirements
100–240 VAC
2.5 A
50/60 Hz
220 W
100–240 VAC
8.5A MAX
50/60HZ
650W
100–240 VAC
8.5A MAX
50/60HZ
650W
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
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
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
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5 GHz)
Ethernet (1000 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5 GHz)
Ethernet (1000 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5 GHz)
Ethernet (1000 Mbit)
USB 2.0
Printer Control
5.5" interactive touchscreen
1280 × 720 resolution
5.5" interactive touchscreen
1280 × 720 resolution
5.5" interactive touchscreen
1280 × 720 resolution
Alerts
Touchscreen 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
Touchscreen alerts
SMS/email via Dashboard
Two LED status indicators
Speaker for audio alerts

Software

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System Requirements
Windows 7 (64-bit) and up
Mac OS X 10.12 and up
OpenGL 2.1
4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hardware Requirements
Form 3, Form 3L, Form 3B, Form 3BL, or Form 2 3D printer
File Types
STL and OBJ file input
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
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

Data Sheets

Download safety and technical data sheets for all Formlabs materials.

Handling & Safety

Handling & Safety

Resin should be handled with care. Proper handling will ensure safe printing and efficient use. Our resins have been designed to be similar or safer to handle as other household chemicals or adhesives. Formlabs materials do not contain volatile solvents so special ventilation is not required. Skin contact should be avoided.

The Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are up to date for every resin product and follow the latest government guidelines. Always consult the SDS as the primary source of information to understand safety and handling of Formlabs materials. For more information about handling resin, learn more tips for resin maintenance in our Help Center.

Technical Data

Technical Data

Plastics are complex materials, and finding the right one for your specific application requires balancing multiple attributes. Our library of resins is ideal for product development, rapid prototyping, and a variety of specialized applications. Download our Technical Data Sheets to explore the mechanical properties of each material.

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