Form Auto - Formlabs Automation Ecosystem

Introducing Formlabs Form Auto, a hardware extension for Formlabs Form 3+ and Form 3B+ 3D printers, as part of the Formlabs Automation Ecosystem for SLA/LFS 3D Printing.

In conjunction with the new Build Platform 2, featuring a flexible steel-clad surface, it automatically removes completed prints and initiates the next print job without user involvement. This fully turnkey solution enables 24/7 production on your Formlabs resin 3D printer, bringing cost-effective serial 3D printing within reach. Your 3D printers now operate continuously, without manual oversight.

Nonstop 3D Printing - How Does It Work?

Using any Form 3/B/+ printer, along with Build Platform 2 and its patented Quick Release technology, and Form Auto, you can transform your printer into a 24/7 production line for polymer printing.

The Form Auto removes the printer cover, takes out the platform, detaches printed parts, and places them into a container for Form Wash. The platform then resets automatically, preparing the next print, all without user input. This entire process is recorded by the built-in camera, enabling remote production monitoring.

Form Auto also supports offline printing. In local mode, it facilitates high-volume printing without internet connectivity.

Formlabs Print Automation Ecosystem

Formlabs introduces the Automation Ecosystem to enhance desktop 3D printing, accelerating the realization of your creative ideas. This solution includes three products: Form Auto, Fleet Control, and Resin Pumping System.

• Form Auto is a hardware extension for Form 3, Form 3+, Form 3B, and Form 3B+. Designed to automatically remove prints and start the next job, Form Auto enables 24/7 operation with minimal user interaction, reducing labor costs by up to 80%.
• Fleet Control unlocks advanced PreForm and Dashboard features, including workflow automation and queue management for multiple printers with automatic job assignment.
• Resin Pumping System provides a continuous 5L resin supply through a pumping system, reducing cartridge swaps by up to 5x and allowing uninterrupted printing.

How Form Auto Boosts Productivity and Cuts 3D Printing Costs

With 24/7 automated 3D printing, Form Auto boosts productivity for your Form 3/3+ printer, making parts more affordable:

	Material	Parts per Day	Cost per Part (Form Auto)	Cost per Part (No Form Auto)
	Grey Resin	36	$1.87	$2.62
	Durable Resin	42	$2.42	$4.07
	Draft Resin	176	$1.89	$3.11

Save Time and Money with Form Auto

Form Auto cuts costs per part with labor savings up to 80%*, keeping production running even after hours. Batch post-processing with Form Auto simplifies the task of handling parts.

The table below compares the production of 1000 parts in 3 days using Grey Resin with and without the Automation System:

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