Formlabs Announces New Post-Processing Tools and Materials

Formlabs Announces New Post-Processing Tools and Materials. Image credit: © Formlabs

3D printing company Formlabs has announced the launch of new workflow applications, including 2 new materials and new post-processing tools. These new products are designed specifically to make 3D printing workflows more efficient, according to a press release from Formlabs.

Among these new applications is the Clear Cast Resin material, which is said to feature optimal thermal expansion. This thermal expansion is able to cut down on turnaround times, reducing cost and improving efficiency both in-office and in the lab. It is reportedly accurate within 0.25mm and is designed to improve iterating flexibility.

According to VP or Technology at Diversified Metalsmiths John Farr, there was no issue adding Clear Cast Resin into everyday workflows.

“The whole [Formlabs] ecosystem and support system made sense to us. The fit and finish of the printers, the software, it seems better than everything else in the price point by a long-shot,” Farr said in the press release. “The Clear Cast parts slotted straight into the workflow, [and] the amount of time saved with 3D printing where I push a button and go off to do something else, ten skip the machining and hand-work after the cast, will make up for the cost of 3D printed patterns.”

Another material introduced is Formlabs’ first third-party certified material, BEGO^TM VarseoSmile^Ⓡ TriniQ^Ⓡ Resin. This resin is a ceramic-filed biocompatible material that is indicated for permanent and provisional restorations and bridges, according to the press release. This 3D-printed resin is designed for both accuracy and efficiency. Also notable is its ability to be used with Form 4B printers and the Open Material Mode software for other Form 4 printers. Open Material Mode enables Formlabs SLA printers to print with any 405nm resin, per the press release.

Finally, Formlabs has also introduced new SLA and SLS post-processing tools. These include the non-flammable Formlabs Resin Washing Solution, which is said to clean while dissolving twice as much resin before becoming saturated in comparison to IPA. Also included is the Fuse Blast Polishing System which is said to clean and polish parts from the Fuse shift, giving an optimal surface finish to SLS printed parts. The last Post-Processing Tool is the Fuse Sift Glovebox Bundle which combines the Fuse Sift Glovebox Panel and Fuse Parts Carrier. The bundle aspect cuts down on powder exposure and is said to streamline operations.

To learn more about these new offerings, visit the website here.