Large medical devices and anatomical replicas at full scale

3D print adult patient-specific anatomy at 1:1 scale or large medical devices in one build with the Form 3BL, a large-format 3D printer developed for medical and dental professionals. Built on Formlabs' Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™ technology, the Form 3BL is compatible with the majority of the Formlabs SLA materials library, including biocompatible, sterilizable materials manufactured in an ISO 13485 certified facility. It raises the bar for dependable, high-production dental and medical 3D printing, letting you print high-quality parts and biocompatible appliances in bulk.

Why choose Form 3BL?

• Life-sized 3D prints — a 33.5 × 20 × 32 cm (13.2 × 7.9 × 12.6 in) build volume with a 19.4″ diagonal prints adult femurs, pelvic bones, skulls, and more at 1:1 scale.
• On-demand printing — from time-sensitive point of care printing to groundbreaking medical devices, work faster and with full control with a versatile large format 3D printer in house.
• Validated workflows — the Form 3BL has been validated in FDA-cleared workflows and is compatible with a wide range of biocompatible, sterilizable materials.
• Biocompatible materials — 37 industry-leading Formlabs materials, including 14 biocompatible resins, or third-party materials using Open Material Mode.
• Incredible part quality — 25 µm XY resolution and two 250 mW lasers resolve fine details down to the micron level with a smooth surface finish.

What could you print?

The Form 3BL is large enough to print full size anatomy and medical devices in a single build. From ventilator enclosures to a two-part scoliotic rib cage, a cranium, or an adult humerus, the Form 3BL brings full-scale medical 3D printing in house. One example part from Minnetronix, printed in Grey Resin, took 65 hours with a print cost of about $86.

Form 3BL is ideal for:

• Biocompatible large parts — large parts requiring biocompatibility and sterilization compatibility.
• Anatomical models — full-size anatomical models at 1:1 scale, including pediatric and adult anatomy.
• Medical devices — medical device prototypes, jigs, fixtures, assemblies, and end-use parts.
• Surgical tools — surgeon-specific or patient-specific surgical tools.
• Surgical planning — surgical planning models for diagnostic use in FDA-cleared workflows.
• Research and development — large-format R&D with advanced materials.

Print time and cost vary based on part geometry, material, layout, and orientation.

Intuitive and efficient

Seamlessly integrate the Form 3BL into your existing clinical workflows — no specialized technicians required. With automatic resin dispensing, simple print preparation software, and a thoughtfully designed interface, the Form 3BL is designed for efficiency.

• Automatic resin dispensing — the printer dispenses resin as parts print, so you can walk away once the job starts.
• Simple print preparation — tested over millions of prints, free PreForm software automatically suggests optimal orientation, supports, and layout to save time during print setup.
• Thoughtfully designed interface — an interactive touchscreen interface reduces error and the need for constant monitoring.

Always on call

The Form 3BL works around the clock with minimal supervision required. With compatibility with the Formlabs SLA materials library, sensors that maintain ideal print conditions, and remote printing, the Form 3BL helps you meet critical deadlines — even for trauma surgery. Achieve multicolor parts using various techniques.

• Remote printing — send jobs and monitor printers remotely through Dashboard.
• Integrated sensors — maintain ideal print conditions for nonstop throughput with minimal supervision.
• Critical deadlines — from point of care to trauma surgery, get patient-specific models when they are needed.

Incredible part quality

The Form 3BL resolves fine details down to the micron level, critical when using surgical planning models for diagnostic use, while its smooth surface finish and high accuracy ensure medical devices meet production standards.

• 25 µm XY resolution — a system of lasers and mirrors delivers uniform print quality across the entire build platform.
• 250 mW laser power — two precision Light Processing Units achieve consistent accuracy and detail on large parts.
• Production standards — smooth surface finish and high accuracy for medical devices and end-use parts.

Materials for a wide array of applications

Access a library of 37 industry-leading Formlabs materials compatible with the Form 3BL, including 14 biocompatible resins. Formlabs technology has been validated in multiple FDA-cleared workflows, and Formlabs develops and manufactures its own biocompatible materials in an ISO 13485 certified, FDA-registered facility. Parts can be sterilized using steam, e-beam, gamma, or EtO.

• Biocompatible and sterilizable — 14 biocompatible materials manufactured in an ISO 13485 certified, FDA-registered facility, sterilizable by steam, e-beam, gamma, or EtO.
• General purpose and engineering resins — the majority of the Formlabs SLA materials library, with optimized print settings for each material.
• Open system for healthcare innovation — Formlabs Open Platform provides customizable print settings and the ability to print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin on the Form 3BL, unlocking unlimited possibilities for medical R&D.

Industry-leading software

1. Prepare the model in PreForm — automatic orientation, supports, and layout suggestions, tested over millions of prints, with manual refinement for advanced users.
2. Print remotely — send jobs to the Form 3BL and monitor progress through Dashboard.
3. Wash and cure — Form Wash L and Form Cure L have been validated and are compatible with Formlabs' ISO 13485 compliant materials for biocompatible use.
4. Sterilize and deliver — parts printed in biocompatible materials can be sterilized using steam, e-beam, gamma, or EtO.

The Form 3BL ecosystem: part of the Formlabs experience

Formlabs is known for designing end-to-end additive workflows you'll be excited to use, and the Form 3BL brings that experience to large format medical 3D printing. Streamline your workflow and consistently produce high-quality biocompatible parts with the automated large-format post-processing solutions Form Wash L and Form Cure L, which have been validated with Formlabs' ISO 13485 compliant materials for biocompatible use. Build Platform 2L with patented Quick Release Technology (sold separately) releases parts from the build platform in seconds — no tools required. Behind the Medical Service Plan is a dedicated team of certified medical 3D printing specialists who know exactly how to support you from prototype to the operating room.

The Formlabs Form 3BL Basic Package is the Form 3BL large-format dental and medical Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) resin 3D printer packaged with the essentials to start printing. See What's included above for the full contents.

Form 3BL Service Plans

The Formlabs Form 3BL Basic Package ships with Formlabs' standard warranty. Contact 3D Universe for extended Formlabs service plan options for the Form 3BL.

Specifications

Specifications subject to change.