Product Description

The Formlabs™ Form 4 3D Printer was built for precision, speed, and reliability—making it the go-to choice for industry professionals who require engineering-grade output and an efficient workflow. Its innovative Low Force Display™ Print Engine, next-generation engineering, and intuitive user interface set this machine apart from other resin printers. These technologies are powerful, easy to use, and most jobs are completed in less than two hours.

The Form 4 was inspired by traditional Stereolithography (SLA) and further refined by the Formlabs team. Its supercharged Low Force Display™ (LFD) Print Engine uses a bottom-up printing method with an incredibly powerful backlight and super high-resolution Light Processing Unit (LPU) that expose light from below the resin tank. The LPU screen features a proprietary texture that allows airflow under the resin tank, preventing suction with the tank and minimizing peel force.

As the build platform rises, resin is cured at the bottom of the tank, one layer at a time. Each new layer is gently released with the help of the resin tank's dual-film technology, which features a stretchy film to reduce peel force. As each layer is released from the tank, liquid resin flows into the area and is ready to be cured immediately.

To optimize the printing process, various sensors monitor resin levels, regulate resin temperature, detect debris, provide accurate print status updates, and enable remote monitoring. With the Formlabs Dashboard software (included) and built-in camera (which can be disabled for security), you can remotely manage your prints from just about anywhere.

The Form 4 has a build volume of 20.0 x 12.5 x 21.0 cm (7.9 x 4.9 x 8.3 in).

You'll Also Need

Formlabs is an entire production system, not just a printer, and you’ll need a few more products to complete your workflow.
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• You’ll require the Complete Package if this is your first Form 4 printer.
• Take a look at the Premium Package if this is your first Form 4 printer and you need more of a production workflow.
• Try the Basic Package if you already have an established Form 4 workflow.

Compatible Materials:
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Features

Complete Accuracy
The Form 4 is designed to produce intricate details and smooth surfaces that rival the precision of injection molding. This printer offers top-tier accuracy and consistency with its 50-micron pixel size, dimensional tolerance ±0.15% XY, and pre-tuned anti-aliasing. With its low peel forces and delicate supports, you'll get a high-quality finish on every print.

Rapid Speed
From prototyping to full-scale production, this printer delivers impressive speed. The Form 4 has outstanding optical power for fast curing, super-high resolution for detailed prints, a bottom-up build that works with gravity, and unique easy-release technologies. The new Form 4 resin formula is dispensed quickly, and sensors and remote monitoring allow you to step away and continue building multiple iterations per day.

High Success Rate
In addition to precision and speed, the Form 4 3D printer features intelligent technologies designed to set you up for success. With the Low Force Display™ Print Engine's amazing optical performance, high resolution, and low peel force, along with the Form 4's integrated sensors and easy-to-use software, the chances of having a failed print are drastically reduced.

Industry-Leading Resins
Take on any project with Formlabs' high-performance resins, created specifically for the Form 4's upgraded dispense system. Choose from a variety of material types, including general purpose, tough, flexible, rigid, flame retardant, and castable. The resin cartridges themselves have been redesigned for quicker dispensing, use 63% less plastic, and take up 30% less shelf space. With the optional Open Material Mode add-on, you can unlock the ability to print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin.

Easy to Use
The Formlabs interface guarantees an easy-to-use experience every time. The Form 4 can be used with both Windows and Mac operating systems, and files can be sent to the printer via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet. The Formlabs Dashboard and PreForm® software are included for an intuitive process that anyone can learn in just 15 minutes. Simply import your 3D model (STL, OBJ, or 3MF) into PreForm, modify the X and Y axes, and the software will automatically create supports as needed.

Details

Intelligent Control Systems

• Manage your prints from virtually anywhere
• Force Sensor optimizes print speed and print quality across materials and geometries
• Resin Level Sensor measures the exact amount of resin in the Resin Tank
• Resin Temperature Sensor monitors resin temperature
• Mixer Debris Sensing checks for cured resin in the tank to quickly detect print failures
• Printer Leveling Sensor ensures the printer is flat for accurate measurement and distribution of resin in the tank
• Camera enables better remote monitoring and troubleshooting, but can be disabled for security

Backlight

• Delivers 16 mw/cm² of optical power to the print plane
• Super high-powered unit boasts 60 LEDs, a hex pack grid, and bug eye lens array
• Sends uniform, collimated 405nm UV light to the advanced Light Processing Unit (LPU) to expose and immediately cure each resin layer all at once
• Built-in cooling system gives backlight an extremely long lifetime

Light Processing Unit (LPU)

• LPU uses an LCD with built-in HDMI and a high resolution of 50 microns, making it optimal for sharp details, smooth surface finishes, and accurate tolerances
• Surface of LPU features a proprietary texture that provides airflow to prevent suction with the resin tank and reduce peel force
• Damage-resistant aluminum frame, top surface coating, and force detection protect the LPU from accidental damage
• Easy to replace using just one tool that is provided and stored inside of the printer
• Estimated lifetime of 600,000 - 1,900,000 layers, depending on material and layer height

Flexible Build Platform

• Quick-Release Technology allows you to bend the steel build plate
• Easily and instantly detach printed parts with a reduced risk of damaged pieces
• Attaches and detaches with one simple latch
• Factory-calibrated to be level

Dual-Film Resin Tank

• Advanced dual-film construction for low peel force
• Sturdy, steel frame and reusable lid
• Oversized volume protects against accidental spills
• Printer Leveling Sensor ensures the printer is flat for proper measurement and flow of resin in the tank
• Easy to use with a stackable design, integrated lid, and an easy-pour spout
• Attaches and detaches with two simple latches
• Unmatched lifetime delivers consistent print performance for more than 75,000 layers with any Formlabs resin

Redesigned Form 4 Resin Cartridges

• Fill an empty tank in 2-8 minutes with most resins
• Valve system is 5-10x faster to fill than Form 3
• Form 4 resin cartridges are made with 63% less plastic and a 30% smaller footprint than Form 3 cartridges
• Redesigned cartridge takes up 30% less shelf space

Specifications

Compatibility and Software

• Compatible with Windows 7 and up, Mac OS X 10.12 and up
• Connect to the printer via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet
• Accepts STL, OBJ, and 3MF file types
• PreForm® Software included for easy print preparation
• Formlabs Dashboard software allows you to monitor and manage printing from desktop or mobile

Equipment Specs

• 3D Printer Dimensions: 39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm (15.7 × 14.5 × 21.9 in)
• 3D Printer Weight: 18.3 kg (40.4 lb)
• Technology: Masked Stereolithography (MSLA)
• 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): 25 - 300 microns
• Resolution: 50 microns
  
• Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.15%
  
• Average 3D Print Speed: (100 µm layer height) 40 mm/hour
• Maximum 3D Print Speed: 100 mm/hour
• Resin Tank Lifetime: 75,000+ layers with any Formlabs material

Warranty and Service

One-year warranty included. Paid service and extended warranty options are available.

Possible Applications

• Presentation-ready concept models
• Initial prototypes for shape and feel
• Extensive testing
• Form and fit prototyping
• Rapid design iterations
• Consumer products
• Fixtures, jigs, masking tools, and molds
• Seals, gaskets, grommets, connectors, masks, and dampeners
• Mounts and brackets
• Protective enclosures, covers, and housings
• Handles, grips, and overmolds
• Product packaging
• Special effects props and models
• Figurines
• Medical, dental, and anatomical models
• Customized prosthetics, orthotics, audiology models, and medical devices
• Wearables such as straps and PPE
• Watertight parts
• Compressible buttons
• Thermoforming molds
• Anti-static components
• Heat-resistant parts
• Self-extinguishing parts
• Noise-dampening components
• Fluidic devices
• Impact-resistant components
• Interior parts in automobiles, airplanes, and railways
• Compliant features for robotics

Workflow Packages

The Complete Package Includes:

• (1) Form 4 3D Printer
• (1) Form Wash (2nd Gen)
• (1) Form Cure (2nd Gen)
• (1) Build Platform Flex
• (1) Resin Tank
• (1) Resin Mixer
• (1) Finish Kit
• (1) Solvent Pump
• Service Plan (1 Year)

The Premium Package Includes:

• (1) Form 4 3D Printer
• (2) Form Wash (2nd Gen)
• (1) Form Cure (2nd Gen)
• (2) Build Platform Flex
• (1) Resin Tank
• (1) Resin Mixer
• (1) Finish Kit
• (1) Finishing Tools
• (1) Solvent Pump
• Formlabs Open Material Mode
• Service Plan (3 Years)

The Basic Package Includes:

• (1) Form 4 3D Printer
• (1) Build Platform
• (1) Resin Tank
• (1) Resin Mixer
• (1) Finish Kit

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