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Formlabs Studio 1 $699 Resin Printer

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In short

Designed for versatility, the device supports nine native Formlabs materials alongside third-party photopolymers via an included Open Material Mode. Its optical system incorporates an air-cooled 405 nm backlight unit with 28 LEDs, producing an optical power intensity of 6 mW/cm² with a 35 µm pixel size. Users can also achieve a UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified workflow by utilizing Alpha Resins with an optional VOC Extractor. Reliability testing is underway to match the 98.7% standard set by the existing Form 4 generation.

Key points

  • An included Open Material Mode enables the system to support third-party resins in additi…: An included Open Material Mode enables the system to support third-party resins in addition to Formlabs materials.
  • Formlabs is targeting a 98.7% reliability benchmark based on the performance established…: Formlabs is targeting a 98.7% reliability benchmark based on the performance established by the Form 4 ecosystem.
  • Additional offerings include a Founders Edition, dedicated service plans, spill-resistant…: Additional offerings include a Founders Edition, dedicated service plans, spill-resistant resin tanks, and various post-processing tools.

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Form Studio 1 - Founders Edition

SKU: FST1-BASIC-US

$699excl. sales tax

- $699

- $749

- $749

- $749

- $749

Post Processing

- $699$699

- $999$999

- $199$199

Form Studio 1 - Service Plans

- $199

$297$199$297 - $99$99

Accessories

- $135$135

- $65$65

- $35$35

- $179$179

- $59$59

Materials

- $42$42

- $29$29

- $36$36

- $36$36

- $36$36

- $36$36

- $79$79

- $199$199

- $199$199

Extra Tanks

- $55$55

- $79$79

Order info

Ready to orderForm Studio 1 Base

$699excl. sales tax

Form Studio 1 Founders Edition

Why Choose the Form Studio 1?

Form Studio 1 is the first affordable, professional-grade resin 3D printer that combines a long-lasting print engine with an open platform. Print most parts in under two hours with razor-sharp detail, a mess-free resin handling, and a UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified workflow using Alpha Resins and VOC Extractor.

Form 4 is a blazing fast masked SLA 3D printer that combines an industry-leading materials library with a reliable, accurate print engine. Turn your ideas into reality faster than ever with easy workflows, leading reliability, and stunning part quality using the Form 4 ecosystem.

Low Force Display ™

Low Force Display™ (LFD)

Backlight Unit

Light Processing Unit Studio 1 (LPU S1)

Release Texture V2

Flexible Film Resin Tank

Intelligent Control Systems

High-Speed Automatic Resin Handling

Backlight Unit

Light Processing Unit 4 (LPU 4)

Release Texture

Flexible Film Resin Tank

Intelligent Control Systems

High-Speed Automatic Resin Handling

Backlight Unit: 28 uniform-wavelength LEDs, a plano-convex lens array, and integrated air cooling

405 nm optical wavelength

6 mW/cm² optical power intensity delivered to the cure plane

35 µm pixel size

Backlight Unit: 60 uniform-wavelength LEDs, a plano-convex lens array, and integrated air cooling

405 nm optical wavelength

16 mW/cm² optical power intensity delivered to the cure plane

50 µm pixel size

Up to 130 mm/hour maximum1

100 mm/hour

3.9 in/hour

1-30 mm features ±0.5% average (lower limit: ±0.08 mm)

31-80 mm features ±0.2% average (lower limit: ±0.08 mm)

81-150 mm ±0.03% average (lower limit: ±0.08 mm)

1-30 mm features: ±0.15% (lower limit: ±0.02 mm)

31-80 mm features: ±0.2% (lower limit: ±0.06 mm)

81-150 mm features: ±0.3% (lower limit: ±0.15 mm)

Testing in progress, expected to match the 98.7% reliability of Form 4

98.7%, measured by an independent third-party lab in a series of comprehensive performance tests.

9 industry-leading Formlabs materials or third-party materials using Open Material Mode (included).

More exciting new materials are currently in development.

Explore Materials

23 industry-leading Formlabs materials or third-party materials using Open Material Mode. More exciting new materials are currently in development.

Explore Materials

20.0 x 12.5 x 23.5 cm

7.9 x 4.9 x 9.3 in

5.9 liters

20.0 × 12.5 × 21.0 cm

7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 in

5.25 liters

250 cm2

38.8 in2

250 cm²

38.8 in²

29.1 cm

11.5 in

27.3 cm

10.7 in

25-250 µm

0.001-0.010 in

25–200 µm

0.001–0.008 in

Low-odor resins

Safety data sheets (SDS) available for all resins

Spill-resistant resin tanks

Enclosed print chamber

Optional VOC Extractor with chamber vent port for air filtration

UL GREENGUARD Gold certified when used with VOC Extractor and Alpha Resins

Low-odor resins

Safety data sheets (SDS) available for all resins

Spill-resistant resin tanks

Enclosed print chamber

Optional VOC Extractor with chamber vent port for air filtration

Original source: formlabs.com

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