Formlabs® Form 4
Formlabs®
Form 4
Speed Without Sacrafice. Introducing The Next Generation of Formlabs 3D Printing Technology
The Formlabs Form 4 is a blazing-fast masked SLA 3D printer that combines reliability, ease-of-use, and an accurate print engine with an industry-leading materials library. Powered by the Formlabs Form 4 3D printing ecosystem, you can turn your ideas into reality faster than ever with easy workflows, leading reliability, and stunning part quality. The new Low Force Display™ Print Engine unlocks significant gains in all aspects of 3D printing performance; speed, reliability, part size, print quality, accuracy and materials support.
Form 4. Powered by a New Low Force Display™ (LFD) Print Engine
Form 4™ uses a custom LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) inside Formlabs® Low Force Display™ (LFD) print engine, which features 17 optical components, a patent-pending release texture, and a flexible film tank. They all play a role in ensuring you unprecedented speed, reliability, print quality, & material performance. And all of those under one hood—Form 4!
Features
A Simple 3D Printing Workflow
1. Prepare
For CAD to 3D printing in minutes with just a few clicks using free PreForm Software
2. 3D Print
Monitor your prints and manage your printers from anywhere with an integrated camera, printer diagnostic tools, and our free Dashboard software.
3. Post-Processing
Easy, effective post-processing in just fifteen minutes with quick-release Build Platform Flex, Form Wash, and Form Cure.
4. Finish
Use finished parts as they are or opt to sand, paint, coat, or electroplate them
How Fast?
The LFD 3D print engine components make the difference!
Unmatched Reliability
No more coming back to failed prints, get it right the first time with new features designed for enhanced reliability
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Intelligent Control Systems
Six control systems maintain temperature, resin level, print forces, and print status
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Validated Print Settings
The high reliability standards right out of the box
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Long-Lasting Consumables
Tank rated for >75,000 layers for all materials.
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Factory Calibration
60-point calibration and quality control inspection
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Remote Monitoring
Monitor your prints and manage your printers from anywhere
Hundreds of printed parts were put to the test by Formlabs optimization engineers to ensure that each material performs to the high reliability standards right out of the box.
Gain Access to Materials for Versatile Applications
New material formulations, such as the General Purpose (GP) resins, were designed to take advantage of the new print engine on Form 4, which features 23+ industry-leading Formlabs® materials, including biocompatible resins for biomedical applications. In addition, Formlabs® Open Platform enables certified third-party materials, customizable print settings, and the freedom to 3D print with any 405 nm photopolymer.
Technical Specifications
Technology |
TechnologyLow Force Display™ (LFD) |
Build Volume (W x D x H) |
Build Volume (W x D x H)20.0 × 12.5 × 21.0 cm | 7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 in |
Layer Thickness (Z Resolution) |
Layer Thickness (Z Resolution)25 - 300 microns |
XY Resolution |
XY Resolution50 microns |
Average 3D Print Speed (100 µm layer height) |
Average 3D Print Speed (100 µm layer height)40 mm/hour |
Maximum 3D Print Speed |
Maximum 3D Print Speed100 mm/hour |
Resin Tank Lifetime |
Resin Tank Lifetime75,000+ layers with any Formlabs material |
3D Printer Weight |
3D Printer Weight18.3 kg | 40.4 lb |
3D Printer Dimension |
3D Printer Dimension39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm | 15.7 × 14.5 × 21.9 in |
Warranty and Service |
Warranty and ServiceOne-year warranty includedPaid service and extended warranty options available. Contact Us |
Software Compatibility |
Software CompatibilityWindows 7 and Up Mac OS X 10.12 and Up |
File Type Accepted |
File Type AcceptedSTL, OBJ, 3MF |