Formlabs Form 3BL

  • Rachel Saunders (Core Facility Lead) &
  • Andrew Wallwork (Core Facility Lead)

Facility/equipment: Equipment

    Equipments Details

    Description

    The Formlabs Form 3BL is a large-format stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer designed for medical and dental professionals. It enables full-scale, high-resolution printing of anatomical models, surgical tools, and medical devices using biocompatible and sterilizable materials. With dual Light Processing Units and Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology, it delivers precision, reliability, and scalability for clinical and research applications.

    Technology: Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)
    Build Volume: 33.5 × 20 × 30 cm (13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in)
    Layer Thickness: 25–300 microns
    XY Resolution: 25 microns
    Materials: Compatible with Formlabs’ full SLA library, including biocompatible and sterilizable resins

    Applications: Full-scale anatomical models, surgical planning, medical device prototyping, jigs, fixtures, and end-use parts 
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    Facility keywords

    • Stereolithography
    • materials development
    • Additive Manufacturing
    • 3D Printing
    • Formulation
    • biocompatible

    Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

    • Henry Royce Institute

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