Form 3B+

Formlabs 2022
Resin 3D printing F2 · Intermediate

The printer positions itself within the professional system tier due to its Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology, specifically developed for industries requiring high accuracy and compliance with rigorous standards, such as the dental and medical sectors. The machine manages an ecosystem of biocompatible and sterilizable resins, ensuring geometric consistency and repeatability of the produced parts. The structural robustness of the sealed optical module and the integrated sensors enable continuous work cycles in laboratory or industrial environments. It is not intended for hobbyist use, but for corporate workflows where surface quality and production process reliability justify the adoption of an intermediate-to-advanced level system.

Data from official source
Work area 145 × 145 mm (5.7 × 5.7 in)
Power 220 W
Dimensions 41 × 38 × 53 cm (15.9 × 14.8 × 20.9 in)
Weight 17.5 kg (38.6 lb)
Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 41 × 38 × 53 cm (15.9 × 14.8 × 20.9 in) manufacturer website
Weight 17.5 kg (38.6 lb) manufacturer website
Power supply 240 V / 50 Hz / 220 W manufacturer website
Work area 145 × 145 × 185 mm (5.7 × 5.7 × 7.3 in) manufacturer website
Declared precision 25.0 μm manufacturer website
Build area XY (short side) 145 mm Compiled by editorial team
XY resolution 25 µm Compiled by editorial team
Light source Laser Compiled by editorial team

Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.

Software

Printer control is managed by PreForm, Formlabs' proprietary print preparation software. This application automatically optimizes model orientation, support generation, and layout arrangement, integrating specific algorithms to maximize the yield of medical resins. The system supports standard file formats such as STL and OBJ. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can monitor print status, track material consumption, and manage job queues remotely for entire fleets of machines. Although network connectivity (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) facilitates advanced management, the printer retains the ability to operate in local mode via data transfer via USB.

Reviews from those who use this machine every day will be available in the next version of the platform.

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