Form 3B+

Overview

Form 3B+ is a desktop 3D printer developed for dental professionals that uses Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™ technology. The manufacturer states the printer delivers high print speeds and considerable performance. A single model can be printed in 20 minutes, and the Form 3B+ can produce up to 60 models in a single day. Using Draft Resin, the printer yields 9 pieces per print, with a cost per piece of $2.10 and a batch manufacturing print time of 1 hour. Build Platform 2 includes Quick Release Technology to remove parts from the build platform in seconds without tools, and the printer is compatible with Form Wash and Form Cure for automated washing and post-curing. Materials for the printer are developed and validated by Formlabs, and the Form 3B+ can be integrated into an automated 24/7 production ecosystem using Form Auto, Fleet Control, and the High Volume Resin System. Shipments are available to North America and the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein, with additional regions served via partners. The Form 3B+ supports validated workflows for clinics and laboratories to produce high-quality dental parts. Explicitly listed applications include models for orthodontics, crown and bridge models, occlusal splints, surgical guides, temporary restorations, permanent crowns, denture bases, denture teeth, and gingival masks. For production examples, the printer can produce a single model in 20 minutes or up to 60 models in a single day, and using Draft Resin it can produce 9 pieces per print with a batch print time of 1 hour.