Form 4B

What practices should know

Formlabs is proud to announce Form 4B, the next generation resin 3D printer that redefines the industry standard for speed, accuracy, reliability, and material versatility.
Form 4B represents the next evolution in stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing technology, built upon years of groundbreaking hardware, software, and materials science innovations. With unprecedented speed, Form 4B can deliver a model a minute, without ever compromising on dimensional accuracy or surface finish.
Combines a new print engine with updates to the Formlabs Dental materials library of 15+ unique resins for dental applications, as well as new accessories and post-processing solutions, and an improved user experience. These updates reaffirm Formlabs’ dedication to the motto “Dentistry Made Easier.”
Form 4B is faster than ever, with the ability to print a model every minute — without compromising on accuracy. Print jobs are completed up to four times faster than with any other Form Series printer, regardless of whether you’re printing one part or a full build platform.
It’s now possible to unlock chairside procedures with restorative workflows in under one hour from start to finish – from single units to bridges. Single models for retainers are now available in 15-20 minutes for efficient turnaround and maximum productivity.
Dental and orthodontic labs can reach new levels of throughput. A 20% larger Build Platform fits up to 11 models for maximized productivity versus eight models in our standard Build Platform. Plus, print speeds enable the printing of 400 models every eight hours.
Form 4B’s speed is driven by Formlabs’ new Low Force Display™ (LFD) Print Engine, a powerful combination of ultra-high power LEDs, collimating lenses, optical filters, and a robust liquid crystal display, that cures each layer of resin instantly — regardless of part size or quantity. Print speeds are no longer affected by how much of the build platform is covered, so whether you’re printing one part or a full build platform, your print time is roughly the same.
Prints dental parts with an industry-leading surface accuracy that is consistent across the build platform for a perfect fit, every time. Achieve smooth surfaces and fine features for premium dental appliances you’ll be proud to deliver thanks to Form 4B’s Light Processing Unit (LPU), a high-resolution display module that delivers a 50 µm XY resolution. And, experience identical prints anywhere on the build platform with unmatched optical uniformity for a perfect fit no matter where the print is placed.
Form 4B’s automatic diagnostics and integrated sensors alert you to potential issues with each print, giving customers a chance to avert the consequences of a poorly set-up job and to understand how to optimize their printer usage. The integrated sensor system ensures that Form 4B will remain up and running, even in high-volume applications, for years to come. Reliability shouldn’t dip as the printer gets more use — the Form 4B is a tool that improves as your own process evolves.