This UltiMaker Factor 4 feature is game-changing Print Process Reporting is included with every UltiMaker Factor 4, bringing users a new level of confidence through precision and validation. That sounds good. But what is Print Process Reporting? And how does it work? In a nutshell, this feature provides detailed, post-print reports within 15 minutes of job completion. It also monitors and evaluates critical print parameters to ensure each print adheres to predefined quality standards. Tracking data on extrusion factors, nozzle performance, build volumes, build plate temperatures and more, Print Process Reporting compiles everything into an easy-to-read, locally accessible report. Any deviations are clearly broken down with metadata, event locations, 3D images, and graphs, enabling quick and precise validation of each part before deployment. Below is an example first page of a print process report: Print Process Report This insight can also save money by identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate. Its transparency about part integrity and manufacturing processes shines a new light on the inherent variances in additive manufacturing. Up until now, such granular reporting is usually only possible with a lot of manual effort, or going into a completely different price bracket of 3D printers. This sets Factor 4 apart [...]

Formlabs’ New General Purpose Resins Make 3D Prints Faster, Stronger, and More Affordable Since Formlabs’ Grey Resin was announced in 2011 and shipped with the first iteration of Form 1, Formlabs customers have relied on General Purpose Resins for the majority of their printing. Over a decade and 400 million parts later, that still holds true; Formlabs General Purpose Resins are the backbone of workflows, from prototyping to production. The release of Form 4 opened up the opportunity to develop resins optimized for printing on the new hardware. Six updated resins are now available, including four General Purpose Resins, Fast Model Resin, and Precision Model Resin. The new General Purpose Resins for Form 4 — Grey Resin V5, Clear Resin V5, White Resin V5, and Black Resin V5 — are now available with enhanced aesthetics, improved mechanical properties, and faster print speeds. Advancements to General Purpose Resins Formlabs collected extensive feedback on their popular General Purpose Resins to develop new formulations that are designed to both leverage the Form 4 hardware for improved performance and deliver more value to users. General Purpose Resins are versatile materials with a wide range of user applications including form and fit prototyping, models and props, 3D printed [...]