Form 2 3D Printer

Let’s take a fresh look at the Form2 3D printer from our friends over at Formlabs.

Stereolithography, more commonly known as SLA, is a 3D printing technology that originated in the early 1980’s.

Form 2 3D Printer

With SLA, a liquid photopolymer is converted into solid material layer by layer when exposed to a highly concentrated light source, such as a laser or projector, in a process known as photopolymerization.

Form 2 3D Printer

The result is a three-dimensional solid part that is water-tight with a smooth surface finish and fine details. Due to the high resolution, layer lines are less noticeable than parts fabricated with extrusion-based printers.

Form 2 3D Printer

While SLA fits well into a variety of applications, large-scale industrial systems are expensive to own and operate making them barriers to wide-use adoption.

In 2011, Formlabs introduced industrial quality SLA to the desktop. With high-resolution, capabilities and materials previously limited to larger systems, Formlabs made SLA more affordable and accessible.

Form 2 3D Printer

Starting at $3,499 the Form2 is the third-generation 3D printer from Formlabs. It has a considerable build volume for its size with a layer resolution as low as 25 microns.

Form 2 3D Printer

One of the most exciting things about the Form2 is the impressive materials library.

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With a dozen materials and more to be released soon, availability includes:

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Standard resins, like clear that are great for parts that require fine detail and surface finish for rapid prototyping and product development.

High-Performance Engineering resins, designed to simulate a wide range of end-use applications; such as: Tough, Flexible, High Temp and Durable; these are perfect for functional prototypes and manufacturing tools.

Form 2 3D Printer

Resins for the dental and jewelry industries.

Form 2 3D Printer

The Form2 enables you to print precise models with stunning surface finish – significantly smoother and more detailed than other plastic 3D printing technologies. Its low-entry cost makes it more accessible to engineering teams and companies looking to enter the world of additive design.

Form 2 3D Printer

You can also add the newly released Form Wash and Form Cure to streamline and automate post-processing to consistently produce high-quality parts, with less time and effort.

Form 2 3D Printer

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