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Technology

Printing Process:

• Masked Stereolithography (MSLA)
• Powered by Low Force Display™ (LFD) technology

Print Engine Components:

• Backlight Unit
• Light Processing Unit 4 (LPU 4)
• Release Texture
• Flexible Film Resin Tank
• Intelligent Control Systems
• High-Speed Automatic Resin Handling

Illumination & Precision:

• Backlight Unit with 60 uniform-wavelength LEDs, plano-convex lens array, and integrated air cooling
• 405 nm optical wavelength
• 16 mW/cm² optical intensity at the cure plane
• 50 µm pixel size

Performance & Speed

Maximum Print Speed¹:

• Up to 100 mm/hr (3.9 in/hr)

Typical Print Speeds²:

• Average: ~40 mm/hr (1.6 in/hr) across all materials
• Range: 16–50 mm/hr (0.6–2.0 in/hr), material dependent

Dimensional Accuracy³:

• 1–30 mm features: ±0.15% (min ±0.02 mm)
• 31–80 mm features: ±0.2% (min ±0.06 mm)
• 81–150 mm features: ±0.3% (min ±0.15 mm)

Surface Accuracy (Restorative Models)⁴ (Precision Model Resin):

• 99.7% of surfaces within 100 µm of CAD model
• 95% within 50 µm
• 69% within 25 µm

Materials & Compatibility

• 38 industry-leading Formlabs materials, including 15 biocompatible resins
• Open Material Mode for third-party materials
• Ongoing development of additional materials

Biocompatible Materials:

• Yes

Build Volume & Resolution

• Build Volume (W x D x H)⁵: 20.0 × 12.5 × 21.0 cm (7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 in), 5.25 L
• Build Area: 250 cm² (38.8 in²)
• Maximum Part Length⁶: 27.3 cm (10.7 in)
• XY Resolution⁷: 50 µm with anti-aliasing for subpixel detail
• Layer Thickness⁸: 25–200 µm (0.001–0.008 in)

Resin Handling & Environment

• Resin Cartridge: 1 next-gen cartridge
  • 5–10x faster filling
  • 63% less waste
  • 30% less storage space
• Resin Heating: High-speed conduction with infrared sensing
• Internal Temperature: Automatically 25–45 °C (77–113 °F), based on material
• Force Sensing: Z-Axis Force Sensor optimizes print quality and speed

Supports & Finishing

• Automatic support generation
• Light-touch removal

Printer Dimensions & Requirements

• Printer Dimensions (W x D x H): 39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm (15.7 × 14.5 × 21.9 in)
• Minimum Access Dimensions (W x D x H): 40.7 × 47.8 × 84.4 cm (16.0 × 18.8 × 33.2 in)
• Weight: 18.3 kg (40.4 lb)
• Operating Environment: 18–28 °C (64–82 °F)
• Power Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 4.8 A, 50/60 Hz, 480 W

Connectivity & Controls

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4 & 5 GHz), Ethernet (1000 Mbit), USB-C 2.0
• User Interface:
  • 7" interactive touchscreen (1280 × 800)
  • Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
• Alerts:
  • On-screen alerts
  • SMS/email notifications via Dashboard
  • Built-in speaker for audio alerts

Sensors & Monitoring

• 6 advanced sensors for optimal conditions:
  • Infrared resin temperature monitoring
  • Ultrasonic resin level sensing
  • Z-Axis Force Sensor to minimize print forces
  • Resin Cartridge Load Cell for exact usage
  • Printer Leveling Sensor
  • Integrated camera for remote monitoring, history, and timelapses (can be disabled/covered)

Software Ecosystem

• Software: PreForm, Dashboard, Fleet Control
• PreForm Requirements:
  • Windows 7 (64-bit) or newer (ARM not supported)
  • Mac OS X 10.15 or newer
  • OpenGL 2.1
  • Microsoft C++ runtime (Windows)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
• File Formats: STL, OBJ, 3MF input; FORM output
• PreForm Features:
  • One-Click Print
  • Adaptive layer thickness for detail and speed
  • Remote Print
  • Auto-orient, auto-mesh repair, and auto-generated supports
  • Advanced manual support editing
  • Rotate, scale, duplicate, mirror parts
  • Layer slicing for path inspection
  • Custom print settings
  • Available in multiple languages

Dashboard Management:

• Cloud-based printer and print management
• Resin and tank usage tracking
• SMS/email alerts
• Enterprise group accounts for shared printers and controlled access

Component Lifespans

• Resin Tank Estimated Lifetime¹⁰: 75,000+ layers with any Formlabs material
  • ~340 prints with 22 mm tall clear aligner models at 100 µm layer height
• Light Processing Unit Estimated Lifetime¹¹: 600,000–1,900,000 layers depending on material and settings
  • ~5,000 prints with 22 mm tall diagnostic models, Grey Resin V5, at 100 µm layer height

Footnotes:

1. Maximum speed under ideal conditions.
2. Typical speeds vary by material and geometry.
3. Accuracy depends on material and settings.
4. Based on internal testing with Precision Model Resin.
5. Actual build volume usage may depend on part orientation, supports, and material.
6. Longest dimension capability may vary.
7. XY resolution is pixel size and may not guarantee feature accuracy.
8. Layer thickness affects speed, detail, and surface quality.
9. Firmware and software updates may alter interface/alerts.
10. Resin tank lifespan varies with usage and material.
11. LPU lifespan varies with usage, materials, and print settings.

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