4. The concept of 3D Printing
Form 1+ Printer
Technology
Accolades
Special Features
5. WHAT IS 3D PRINTING?
3D printing, also known as
additive manufacturing, is a
method for fabricating a physical
object from a digital model.
Whereas traditional “subtractive
manufacturing” cuts material
away from a solid piece of
material (e.g., wood carving or
metal machining) to create an
object, 3D printing adds layer
upon layer of material to
gradually build an object. For a
simple visualization, imagine
placing successive circular sheet of
papers on top of one another until
the stack becomes a three
dimensional cylinder.
6. WHY IS THE FORM 1+ BETTER THAN OTHER
3D PRINTERS?
The Form 1+ is a high-resolution desktop machine
that matches the print quality of large, industrial
printers at a far lower cost. The Form 1+ uses
stereolithography (SLA) technology to achieve a
professional print quality that plastic extrusion
printers just can’t match. Stereolithography is the
gold standard for accuracy and resolution in 3D
printing. The custom PreForm software and single
button interface make the entire print experience
simple, intuitive, and enjoyable.
7. Stereolithography
PROFESSIONAL OUTPUT
Stereolithography is the industry standard in
delivering beautiful, functional parts that
plastic extrusion printers just can't match.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
A high precision optical system directs a laser
across a tank of liquid resin, solidifying layers
as thin as 25 microns. The build platform pulls
your model upwards, out of the tank.
8. WHAT IS THE TECHNOLOGY USED BY
FORM1+ PRINTERS IN COMPARISION TO
OTHER 3D PRINTERS?
Plastic extrusion, or fused deposition modeling
(FDM), is the most common desktop 3D printer
technology; FDM printers melt plastic and use an
extruder to print each layer with molten plastic.
The vast majority of desktop plastic extrusion
machines lack the finish and resolution for
professional-grade output. SLA can outperform
print quality of even high-end FDM machines. In
this printer’s photopolymer-based process, a high
precision system directs a laser across a tray of
liquid resin and causes a thin layer to solidify. Until
now, a professional SLA printer has been far out
of reach for the individual designer.
9.
10. EASY SET-UP
A printer that just works. No calibration needed.
Get set up and printing in as little as 15 minutes.
QUALITY MATERIALS
High-performance resins engineered by our
material scientists for reliable printing with
astounding detail.
ONE-BUTTON OPERATION
Load your model via USB, hit a button, and get on
with what's important: your design.
11. Form 1+ High-Resolution 3D Printing
Professional-grade output, easy operation.
Feature Size
300 Microns
Build Volume
125*125*165 mm in
Layer thickness
25/50/100 microns