Formlabs Launches SLA Printers, ESD Resin for Optimizing 3D Printing Workflow

Formlabs is launching its Form 3+ and Form 3B+ 3D printers, its fastest 3D printers to date featuring low force stereolithography (SLA) technology. The company says these printers feature enhanced hardware components and software updates that significantly improve print speed, print quality, support removal and provide an overall better user experience.

The Form 3+ and Form 3B+ are said to leverage powerful, higher-intensity lasers and new material settings to optimize laser exposure and print up to 40% faster than earlier models.

The launch of Form 3+ and Form 3B+ includes a next-generation Build Platform 2, which uses quick release technology and a flexible print surface to instantly release parts from the build platform, the company says. It is said users can quickly and easily remove parts from the print surface in seconds without tools, eliminating the need to scrape parts off the build platform, ultimately streamlining postprocessing efficiency and avoiding damaging parts.

Formlabs is also launching ESD Resin, the company’s first static-dissipative material, developed for applications that require ESD-safe parts to protect objects and electronics which are sensitive to unregulated static discharge. This resin is said to open up new 3D printing applications in electronics manufacturing, automotive and aerospace industries with a tough, high-quality, ESD-safe material.