In 2011, three MIT graduate students built the first 3D printer that could achieve industrial, professional part quality at an affordable price. Through continuous commitment to innovation, Formlabs has become the largest supplier of professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers in the world.
Form 4
Blazing Fast Desktop Industrial 3D Printer
Turn your ideas into reality faster than ever with easy workflows, leading reliability, and stunning part quality using the Form 4 industrial 3D printer ecosystem. Form 4 is a blazing fast masked SLA 3D printer that combines an industry-leading materials library with a reliable, accurate print engine. With tight tolerances, parts printed in every resin on Form 4 will match your design parameters, every time.
20.0 × 12.5 × 21.0 cm
7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 in
Ideal for:
Form 3
An Affordable, Desktop Industrial 3D Printer
Produce functional, high-quality prototypes and end-use parts in record time with the Form 3 , an affordable, industrial 3D printer that consistently delivers. The Form 3 offers reliable print quality and accuracy, easy setup and maintenance, and a wide range of high-performance materials.
14.5 × 14.5 × 19.3 cm
5.7 × 5.7 × 7.6 in
Stereolithography (SLA)
Ideal for:
Form 4L
Blazing Fast Large-Format Industrial 3D Printer
Form 4L is a blazing-fast large-format masked SLA 3D printer that combines an industry-leading materials library with a reliable, accurate print engine. Turn your biggest ideas into reality faster than ever with easy workflows, leading reliability, and stunning part quality using the Form 4L large-format industrial 3D printer ecosystem.
35.3 x 19.6 x 35.0 cm
13.9 x 7.7 x 14.0 in
Ideal for:
Form 3L
An Affordable Large-Format Industrial 3D Printer
Take control of large-format part production and bring your biggest ideas to life with the Form 3L, a cost-effective large-format industrial 3D printer that doesn’t compromise on the details.
33.5 × 20 × 32 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 12.6 in
Stereolithography (SLA)
Ideal for:
Fuse 1 30W
Truly Rapid Industrial SLS 3D Printer
Designed for maximum output and minimum waste, Fuse 1 30W is our compact industrial SLS 3D printer. Unlock unprecedented print speeds and material enablement to deliver truly rapid production in-house. From print setup to powder recovery, our easy-to-use hardware and software are designed to maximize your efficiency at every step of the process.
16.5 x 16.5 x 30 cm
6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in
Ideal for:
Maximize Your 3D Printer Fleet’s Throughput with 24/7 Production
Reach new levels of productivity with a fully-automated Form 3 printer fleet you can operate from anywhere, at any time. Unlock 24/7 production with Formlabs Automation Ecosystem: Form Auto, Fleet Control, and the High Volume Resin System.
Factory Solutions
Factory Solutions is a tailored additive manufacturing solution for customers looking to scale to production now. Build your factory the way you want it with intuitive tools, transparent pricing, and proven processes.
Compare Formlabs Industrial 3D Printers
Technology
Masked Stereolithography (MSLA)
Material Type
Resin
Biocompatible Materials
No (available on Form 4B)
Maximum Part Size
20.0 × 12.5 × 21.0 cm
7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 in
Layer Thickness
25 – 200 microns
.001 – .008 in
Light Source
Backlight Unit (60 LEDs)
Supports
Auto-generated
Light-touch removal
Materials
23 industry-leading Formlabs materials or third-party materials using Open Material Mode. More exciting new materials are currently in development.
Printing Environment
Ambient conditions. Only PU Resins require a dry cabinet for humidity control.
Printer Dimensions (W × D × H)
39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm
15.7 × 14.5 × 21.9 in
Technology
Masked Stereolithography (MSLA)
Material Type
Resin
Biocompatible Materials
No (available on Form 4BL)
Maximum Part Size
35.3 x 19.6 x 35.0 cm
13.9 x 7.7 x 14.0 in
Layer Thickness
25 – 200 microns
.001 – .008 in
Light Source
Backlight Unit (145 LEDs)
Supports
Auto-generated
Light-touch removal
Materials
19 industry-leading Formlabs materials or third-party materials using Open Material Mode. More exciting new materials are currently in development.
Printing Environment
Ambient conditions. Only PU Resins require a dry cabinet for humidity control.
Printer Dimensions (W × D × H)
66.4 x 52.8 x 79.4 cm
26.1 x 20.8 x 31.3 in
Technology
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Material Type
Powder
Biocompatible Materials
Yes
Maximum Part Size
15.9 × 15.9 × 29.5 cm (Nylon 12 Powder)
6.3 × 6.3 × 11.6 in (Nylon 12 Powder)
Layer Thickness
110 microns
0.004 in
Laser Power
One 30W Ytterbium fiber laser
Supports
No supports required
Materials
8 high-performance industrial-grade materials, including nylon 11, nylon 12, TPU, polypropylene, and glass and carbon-filled nylon composites, or third-party materials using Open Material Mode. More exciting new materials are currently in development.
Printing Environment
Air environment, with the option to print in a nitrogen atmosphere for enhanced material properties and lower refresh rates.
Printer Dimensions (W × D × H)
64.5 × 68.5 × 107 cm (165.5 cm with stand)
25.4 × 27 × 42 in (65.0 in with stand)
How to Choose a 3D Printing Technology
Compare 3D printing technologies based on popular buying considerations like speed, applications, and cost.
Widest Range of Materials for Industrial 3D Printers
Explore our 50 advanced 3D printing materials, offering a wide range of optical, mechanical, and thermal properties. Our interactive materials catalog helps you make the right decisions based on your application and the properties you care the most about.
Explore 3D Printing Applications
Rapid Prototyping
Turn your ideas into high-fidelity prototypes that look and work like final products within a day and bring better products to market faster.
- Concept models
- Looks-like prototypes
- Functional prototypes
Why Choose Formlabs Industrial 3D Printers?
Flawless Prints, Every Time
Our team integrates and optimizes hardware, software, and materials to guarantee industry-leading print success and reliability.
Seamless Workflow
Go from design to finished part in fewer steps than ever with the streamlined, end-to-end ecosystem.
50 High Performance Materials
Formlabs offers the widest range of advanced resin and powder 3D printing materials with standout mechanical, thermal, or biocompatible properties.
Professional Support
Formlabs Service Plans offer hot-swap replacements, dedicated phone support, training, and more, so you can stay focused on growing your business.
Compare Industrial 3D Printing Processes
SLA vs. DLP vs. MSLA vs. LCD
Stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), and liquid crystal display (LCD) or masked stereolithography (MSLA) 3D printing are the most common processes for resin 3D printing.
FDM vs. SLA vs. SLS
Fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography (SLA), and selective laser sintering (SLS) are the three most popular types of 3D printers on the market.
FAQ: Industrial 3D Printers
How do industrial 3D printers work?
Industrial 3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM) technologies create three-dimensional parts from computer-aided design (CAD) models by successively adding material layer by layer until physical part is created. Depending on the technology, the 3D printer might produce the part layer by layer by solidifying resin or sintering powder. Watch this video to learn more about the three most established technologies today: fused deposition modeling (or FDM), stereolithography (or SLA), and selective laser sintering (or SLS).
How much do industrial 3D printers cost?
Industrial 3D printers can cost anywhere from $2500 to over $500,000.
- Affordable industrial-quality resin 3D printers start at $2,499 for Form 3 and $4,999 for the large-format resin printer Form 3L.
- Benchtop industrial SLS 3D printers start just under $30,000 for Fuse 1 30W and $60,000 for the entire ecosystem.
- Traditional large-format industrial printers, used predominantly by service bureaus, are available from around $100,000.
What can you do with an industrial 3D printer?
Industrial 3D printers are extremely versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications, from high-resolution models to rapid prototyping, rapid tooling for traditional production processes, manufacturing aids, and even end-use parts in manufacturing. Find out more about the applications.
What industries benefit from the use of industrial-grade 3D printers?
3D printing accelerates innovation and supports businesses across a wide range of industries, including engineering, manufacturing, dentistry, healthcare, education, entertainment, jewelry, audiology, and more. Find out more about the industries.
How fast does an industrial 3D printer produce?
Industrial 3D printers can produce prototypes and end use parts within a few hours. The fastest 3D printers today are masked stereolithography (MSLA) resin 3D printers. In almost all cases, they offer the shortest time to part, while their throughput can be comparable to SLS 3D printers. As a rule of thumb, FDM 3D printers are relatively fast for smaller parts and simple shapes that don’t require much post-processing, but their throughput is substantially lower than SLA and SLS. SLS 3D printer builds take longer, resulting in a longer time to part, but they can pack parts efficiently to achieve the highest throughput. Learn more about 3D printing speed.
Where to buy industrial 3D printer?
Build your quote in our online store and buy directly from Formlabs via sales or locally from a worldwide partner network.
Can I use third-party materials on Formlabs industrial printers?
Formlabs offers certified third-party materials and Open Material Mode, an optional one-time lifetime license per printer, that unlocks access any third-party materials. Learn more about Open Platform.