Form 4B

Formlabs 2024
Resin 3D printing F2 · Intermediate

This 3D printer is positioned within the professional desktop ecosystem due to its combination of micrometric accuracy, industrial-grade reliability, and an ecosystem optimized for medical and dental applications. The effective work area and processing speed directly address the requirements of laboratories and clinical environments that demand continuous and highly repeatable daily production. Compared to entry-level systems, the structural stability of the Z-axis, the precision of geometric details provided by the monochrome LCD panel, and the wide range of engineered biocompatible resins justify its operational placement, ruling out amateur use in favor of intensive professional environments.

Data from official source
Formlabs Form 4B — Resin 3D printing
MACHINE PRICE
5499 € ≈ $5,939

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Work area 200 × 125 mm (7.9 × 4.9 in)
Power 480 W
Dimensions 40 × 37 × 55 cm (15.7 × 14.4 × 21.8 in)
Weight 18.3 kg (40.3 lb)
Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 40 × 37 × 55 cm (15.7 × 14.4 × 21.8 in) manufacturer website
Weight 18.3 kg (40.3 lb) manufacturer website
Power supply 240 V / 50 Hz / 480 W manufacturer website
Work area 200 × 125 × 210 mm (7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 in) manufacturer website
Maximum speed 100 manufacturer website
Declared precision 50.0 μm manufacturer website
Build area XY (short side) 125 mm Compiled by editorial team
XY resolution 50 µm Compiled by editorial team
Light source Mono LCD Compiled by editorial team
Print speed 100 mm/h Compiled by editorial team

Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.

Software

Print job management is handled by the proprietary PreForm software, which enables automatic model layout, optimized orientation, and guided generation of retention supports. The program integrates preconfigured and validated print profiles for all proprietary materials, reducing the need for manual calibrations by the user. Through the Dashboard cloud platform, users can remotely monitor production progress, manage print queues for multiple devices, and analyze material consumption. The software architecture requires a network connection for advanced monitoring features, but it also allows files to be transferred via local USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi connections, ensuring operational flexibility inside the laboratory.

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

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