Formlabs Form Studio 1 Founders Edition

Artno.: FO1-008600-P
Manufacturers: Formlabs

The Formlabs Form Studio 1 is an affordable professional-class 3D printer that impresses with precise print quality and fast print times of under two hours. Thanks to its open platform and UL GREENGUARD certification for low chemical emissions, it is the ideal choice for designers and engineers.

Variant: 819 €Build Platform Flex / Teal

819 €Build Platform Flex / Aqua

819 €Build Platform Flex / Violet

819 €Build Platform Flex / Graphite

760 €Build Platform Standard / Graphite

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FORMLABS FORM STUDIO 1

Formlabs Form Studio 1

Compact desktop MSLA resin 3D printer – with 35 µm pixels, automatic resin handling and an open material system for miniatures, models and prototypes.

Resin printing without the tuning

The Form Studio 1 uses Formlabs' Low Force Display (LFD) technology, a masked stereolithography (MSLA) process. It ships factory-calibrated, dispenses resin automatically from the cartridge and comes with validated print settings for every supported material. According to the manufacturer, the complete printing workflow can be learned in about ten minutes. The 20.0 × 12.5 × 23.5 cm build volume fits figurines, terrain pieces, enclosures and functional prototypes.

Print engine with low peel forces

A backlight unit with 28 LEDs, a plano-convex lens array and integrated air cooling produces a uniform, highly collimated light field at 405 nm and 6 mW/cm² at the cure plane. Release Texture V2 lets air flow between the Light Processing Unit and the tank film, reducing suction forces as each layer separates. The oxygen-permeable film of the resin tank creates a thin zone where resin stays uncured – increasing print speed and reducing supports.

Low Force Display

28 LEDs with lens array

405 nm

Release Texture V2

Resin heating to 45 °C

Five control systems

35 µm

Pixel size with anti-aliasing

130 mm/h

Max. print speed (Alpha Fast Resin)

5.9 L

Build volume

25–250 µm

Layer thickness

DETAIL & ACCURACY

Fine details, smooth surfaces, accurate assemblies

35 µm pixels and finely tuned anti-aliasing enable subpixel resolution. Low peel forces, light-touch supports and precisely dosed exposure produce very smooth surfaces. XY dimensional tolerances range from ±0.5% to ±0.03% depending on feature size, with a lower limit of ±0.08 mm. Material settings account for each resin's shrinkage so parts match the model's dimensions and assemblies fit right away.

35 µm pixels

Subpixel anti-aliasing

Light-touch supports

XY down to ±0.08 mm

Shrinkage compensation per resin

WORKFLOW

From model to finished part

The free PreForm software suggests orientation, supports and layout in one click, with full manual control when needed. Resin is dispensed automatically from the cartridge, so there is no pouring. With the optional Build Platform Flex, parts come off the platform without tools. The built-in camera lets you follow prints in the Form Mobile app or Formlabs Dashboard and create time-lapses. Parts are then washed in IPA or Resin Washing Solution and post-cured with UV light, for example with Form Studio Wash+Cure.

PreForm

Form Mobile

Formlabs Dashboard

Automatic resin handling

Built-in camera

Wi-Fi · Ethernet · USB-C

Highlights

Open material system

9 validated Formlabs resins; third-party 405 nm resins via the included Open Material Mode.

Alpha Resins

Six resins developed for the Form Studio 1: Grey, White, Black, Clear, Fast and Model. Post-processed parts are suitable for long-term skin contact.

Low emissions

Sealed print chamber, low-odor resins and a port for the optional VOC Extractor – UL GREENGUARD Gold certified in combination with Alpha Resins.

Factory-calibrated

Every printer goes through a 28-point calibration and a complete test print before shipping.

Sensor-based control

Integrated sensors measure and control resin temperature, resin level and print forces.

Long-lasting resin tanks

Rated for at least 75,000 layers; with a lid to store resin in the tank outside the printer.

Technical Data

Product	Formlabs Form Studio 1
Device type	Desktop resin 3D printer
Print technology	SLA – masked stereolithography (MSLA)
Print engine	Low Force Display (LFD)
Key components	Backlight unit, Light Processing Unit Studio 1 (LPU S1), Release Texture V2, flexible film resin tank, intelligent control systems, automatic resin handling
Light source	28 LEDs, plano-convex lens array, integrated air cooling
Wavelength	405 nm
Light intensity	6 mW/cm² at the cure plane
Pixel size	35 µm, anti-aliasing for subpixel resolution
Build volume (W × D × H)	20.0 × 12.5 × 23.5 cm (5.9 L)
Build area	250 cm²
Max. part length	29.1 cm
Layer thickness	25–250 µm
Max. print speed	Up to 130 mm/h (Alpha Fast Resin)
Typical print time	Most prints under 2 h (53 mm print height, 100 µm layer height)
Dimensional tolerances (XY)	1–30 mm: ±0.5%; 31–80 mm: ±0.2%; 81–150 mm: ±0.03% (lower limit ±0.08 mm each)
Resin heating	Up to 45 °C
Control systems	Five intelligent control systems (incl. resin temperature, resin level, print forces)
Calibration	Factory, 28 points incl. test print
Interface	7-inch touchscreen, UI in 7 languages
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C 2.0
Camera	Built-in, for remote monitoring and time-lapses; can be disabled
Materials	9 validated Formlabs resins; other resins via Open Material Mode (included)
Safety	Sealed print chamber, spill-resistant resin tanks, vent port for optional VOC Extractor; UL GREENGUARD Gold with VOC Extractor and Alpha Resins
Software	PreForm, Formlabs Dashboard, Form Mobile app; remote printing
Housing colors	Graphite; Aqua, Violet, Teal (Founders Edition, limited)

Materials and Resin Tanks

Alpha Resins (Grey, White, Black, Clear, Fast, Model)	Form Studio 1 Resin Tank; validated print settings
Flexible 80A Resin V2, True Cast Resin	Form Studio 1 Resin Tank or Resin Tank Pro; validated print settings
Tough 1500 Resin V2 (Form Studio 1)	Form Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro only; validated print settings
Other Formlabs resins	Form Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro; automatic dispensing, own settings required
Third-party resins (405 nm)	Form Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro in Open Material Mode; manual filling, own settings required
Resin tank lifetime	At least 75,000 layers; tank film not replaceable

Typical Applications

The Form Studio 1 is aimed at creators, designers, hobbyists and studios who want to produce detailed resin parts right at their desk. Typical uses include tabletop miniatures and figurines, cosplay props, concept models and product design prototypes, art and sculpture, custom gifts and small-batch parts. Alpha Fast Resin is also suited to jigs and fixtures, while True Cast Resin supports investment casting of jewelry and components up to 5 mm thick.

Miniatures

Figurines & busts

Cosplay

Concept models

Prototypes

Jigs & fixtures

Investment casting

Small batches

Detailed resin printing at your desk

The Formlabs Form Studio 1 suits anyone who wants to print fine resin parts with a simple workflow, validated material settings and the freedom of an open material system.

Notes on Use

Printed parts must be washed and post-cured to reach their final material properties. Tough 1500 Resin V2 and most third-party resins must only be used in the Form Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro, as they can damage the film of the standard tank. Automatic resin dispensing is disabled in Open Material Mode. Print preparation is done exclusively in PreForm; third-party slicers are not supported. The built-in camera can be disabled with the camera cap, in the settings or by unplugging the camera cable.

FORMLABS AT WELECTRON

The Formlabs Form Studio 1 is available at Welectron.

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