‍Technology

Printing Process:

• Masked Stereolithography (MSLA)
• Utilizing Low Force Display™ (LFD) for improved speed and reliability

Print Engine Components:

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

Illumination & Precision:

• Backlight Unit with 145 uniform-wavelength LEDs, plano-convex lens array, and integrated air cooling
• 405 nm optical wavelength
• 16 mW/cm² optical intensity at the cure plane
• 46 µm pixel size

Performance & Speed

Maximum Print Speed¹:

• Up to 80 mm/hour (3.1 in/hour)

Typical Print Speeds²:

• Average: ~24 mm/hour (0.9 in/hour) across all materials
• Range: 20–35 mm/hour (0.8–1.4 in/hour), depending on material

Dimensional Accuracy³:

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

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

• 99.9% of surfaces within 100 µm of CAD model
• 96.7% within 50 µm
• 71.4% within 25 µm

Materials & Compatibility

• Compatible with 32 Formlabs materials, including 12 biocompatible resins
• Open Material Mode allows use of third-party materials
• Additional materials continuously in development

Biocompatible Materials:

• Yes

Build Volume & Resolution

• Build Volume (W x D x H)⁵: 35.3 × 19.6 × 35.0 cm (13.9 × 7.7 × 13.8 in), 24.2 L
• Build Area: 692 cm² (107 in²)
• Maximum Part Length⁶: Not measured
• XY Resolution⁷: 46 µm with pre-tuned anti-aliasing for subpixel detail
• Layer Thickness⁸: 25–200 µm (0.001–0.008 in)

Resin Handling & Environment

• Resin Cartridges: 2 next-generation cartridges
  • 5–10x faster filling
  • 63% less waste
  • 30% less storage space needed
• Resin Heating: High-speed conduction with infrared temperature sensing
• Internal Temperature: Automatically maintained at 25–45 °C (77–113 °F) depending on material
• Force Sensing: Z-Axis Force Sensor optimizes print quality and speed based on geometry and material

Supports & Finishing

• Auto-generated supports
• Light-touch removal

Printer Dimensions & Requirements

• Printer Dimensions (W x D x H): 66.4 × 52.8 × 79.4 cm (26.1 × 20.8 × 31.3 in)
• Minimum Access Dimensions (W x D x H): 88.9 × 116.9 × 81.3 cm (35 × 46 × 32 in)
• Weight: 58.5 kg (129 lb)
• Operating Environment: 18–28 °C (64–82 °F)
• Power Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 9 A, 50/60 Hz, 900 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 upgraded sensors for precise control of resin temperature, resin level, print forces, and overall status:
  • High-speed conduction resin heating with infrared sensing
  • Ultrasonic Resin Level Sensing for tank control
  • Z-Axis Force Sensor to minimize print forces
  • Resin Cartridge Load Cell for exact resin measurement
  • Printer Leveling Sensor
  • Integrated Camera for remote monitoring, print history, and timelapses (can be disabled/covered/removed)

Software Ecosystem

• Software: PreForm, Dashboard, Fleet Control
• PreForm Requirements:
  • Windows 7 (64-bit only, ARM not supported) or newer
  • 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 speed and detail
  • Remote Print
  • Auto-orient, auto-mesh repair, and auto-generation of supports
  • Manual support editing
  • Rotate, scale, duplicate, mirror
  • Layer slicing for path inspection
  • Custom print settings
  • Multiple language support

Dashboard Management:

• Cloud-based print and printer management
• Resin and tank usage tracking over time
• SMS/email alerts
• Enterprise group accounts for sharing and access control

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: 600k–1.9M layers depending on material and layer height
  • ~5,000 prints with 22 mm tall diagnostic models, Grey Resin V5 at 100 µm layer height

Notes:

1. Maximum speed is under ideal conditions.
2. Typical speeds may vary by material and geometry.
3. Dimensional tolerances depend on material and setup.
4. Based on tests with Precision Model Resin.
5. Actual build volume may depend on orientation, supports, and material.
6. Maximum part length not specifically measured under standard conditions.
7. XY resolution is a pixel size and may not guarantee feature accuracy.
8. Layer thickness affects print speed, quality, and level of detail.
9. Interface and alert methods may evolve with firmware/software updates.
10. Resin tank lifespan depends on usage and materials.
11. LPU lifespan varies with usage, materials, and print settings.

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