Formlabs , a leading 3D printing company, announced the Form 3BL, a dental and medical 3D printer for biocompatible materials. Also, Formlabs will start shipping its flagship large format printer, the Form 3L. Both printers signify the expansion of … [Read more...]
Formlabs launches new materials families and materials
We’ve always believed that one of the most powerful advantages of stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing is the wide range of printing materials. That’s why Formlabs is excited to announce six new materials across the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 2 SLA 3D … [Read more...]
Formlabs adds Tough 1500 resin to its material lineup
The new resin, Tough 1500, offers stiffness and pliability to Formlabs line of desktop stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers, including the Form 3 and Form 2. The “1500” in Tough 1500 Resin represents its tensile modulus (in MPa). Here’s a chart … [Read more...]
Formlabs launches Formlabs Dental with Form 3B and new materials
Formlabs announced it is strengthening its commitment to the dental market. According to a Key Group survey, Formlabs is the most installed 3D printer for small, medium and large sized dental labs. Formlabs Dental, the company’s newly announced … [Read more...]
Stepping closer to an affordable 3D printed athletic shoe
In April, SmartTech Analysis claimed that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) and revenues connected to 3D printed footwear products are projected to generate more than $6.5 billion (USD) in yearly global revenues by 2029, growing at a 19.5% CAGR. … [Read more...]
Formlabs launches Form 3 and Form 3L 3D printers with LFS technology
Formlabs announced the addition of two new advanced professional Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) 3D printers to its hardware lineup: Form 3 and Form 3L. LFS 3D printing is a form of stereolithography (SLA) that delivers consistently flawless … [Read more...]
Formlabs introduces Elastic Resin: a soft, resilient 3D printing material
Formlabs announces Elastic Resin, the latest addition to its library of Engineering Resins for the Form 2 desktop stereolithography 3D printer. Producing quality elastic materials was once only possible for expensive industrial equipment. … [Read more...]
Formlabs introduces Ceramic Resin for 3D printers
Formlabs announces that its Ceramic Resin for 3D printers is available in North America and Europe. Ceramic materials have often required the use of industrial additive systems. This experimental material for the Form 2 makes ceramics accessible to … [Read more...]
3D printing the largest optical lens in the world
An innovative use of 3D printers is to print optical lenses. Several companies offer materials suitable for automotive lenses, and even one uses 3D printers to make lenses for glasses. But lenses are not a common application for 3D printing … [Read more...]
Formlabs introduces selective laser sintering for 3D printing production
Making parts in more of a production fashion is goal for several 3D printing vendors. Formlabs is the latest to announce its approach to this goal. The Fuse 1 is a benchtop selective laser sintering 3D printer, and the Form Cell is an automated 3D … [Read more...]
