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We launched a new, blazing-fast large-format SLA printer! Form 4L is ready to take on the biggest challenges with prints in less than 6 hours with its blazing speed, and unmatched reliability. Form 4L’s versatility and ease of use make it the perfect choice for fast prototypes or full-scale production parts. Learn more about the Form 4L here: https://lnkd.in/et2yctQF

Design the impossible with nTop and bring it to life with a Formlabs 3D printer. Discover more about the new large-format printer here: https://bit.ly/3V5Y1wm

FDM 3D printing, while common and versatile, cannot make heat-resistant parts: all thermoplastics will eventually melt. On the other hand, prints made with specialty SLA materials can resist deformation at elevated temperatures. In this heat resistance test, we heated parts printed in different materials on FDM and SLA 3D printers at 450°F (~232°C): FDM: PLA, PA6-CF, PEI 9085 Filaments, printed at 100% infill SLA: Formlabs High Temp Resin, printed on the Form 4 Request a free sample part to see for yourself: https://bit.ly/493eSWH

Ever wonder what drives the design decisions behind our printers? Shane Wighton, the creator of Stuff Made Here and a former Formlabs engineer who led the design of Form 1, Form 2, and Form 3, returns to tear down the next generation with Alec Rudd, the lead engineer behind Form 4. Alec has his work critiqued by his former boss, Shane, as they discuss the thought processes behind seemingly small yet impactful choices, like these solder-on mounts for a PCB they tore out. Watch the full teardown here: https://bit.ly/3YUxNye

We’re looking forward to exciting days at Formnext! Stay up-to-date on the latest in Formlabs hardware, software, and materials. Visit us at booth C68 in Hall 11.1.

This visual 3D-printed model from COSA LTD demonstrates the inner workings of the ear. It supports cochlear implant surgery by allowing a real implant to be inserted, helping restore hearing. The model is printed using Formlabs Clear Resin and Flexible 80A with color pigments for the ear structure. While SLA 3D printing is renowned for its high level of accuracy, it has well-documented limitations when printing a single part in multiple colors. Printing in a single opaque color is straightforward with the Formlabs Color Kit, but the technology for multi-color printing in SLA does not currently exist. Although you can use a service bureau to create multi-color parts, the cost can reach thousands of dollars per part due to material expenses. By employing simple methods, you can integrate a professional and affordable Formlabs printer into your workflow to create detailed, colorful models for your healthcare needs. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4fAKkOu

See how our Engineering Resins, like Tough 2000 and Durable, perform under real-world torture testing. See the strength and resilience of these materials in action. Let us know what other demos you want to see us use to test these resins! Watch the full keynote here: https://bit.ly/3YPPOO3

There are currently many ways to fabricate polypropylene (PP) parts. The most common is to injection mold, thermoform, blow mold, or form them through other traditional processes involving tooling. Though these workflows are cost-effective for goods produced in high quantities, they present geometric limitations inherent to molding and high upfront costs for tooling, which eliminates the possibility of cost-effective customized or low-volume goods. With an elongation at break of 34% and a flexural modulus of 1327 MPa, Formlabs Polypropylene Powder offers similar properties. If you want to read more about affordable printers with industrial quality, visit: https://bit.ly/4exSgP3

The Formlabs 2024 Virtual User Summit has officially started and is going on all day—It's not too late to join and enter for a chance to win a Form 4! We have a day full of exciting content from Formlabs experts, customers, and a few special guests, like legendary YouTube content creators Tom Stanton and Stuff Made Here. Join the livestream: https://lnkd.in/d5MywawP

Join our free 2024 Formlabs User Summit virtual livestream, starting in just a few minutes at 9 am EST today! (November 13th) Can't wait to see you there: https://bit.ly/4ej0DxG