Formlabs Form 4BL
Dental Care With Enhanced 3D Printing
Form 4BL
Big Parts, Blazing Fast
The Formlabs Form 4BL is a high-performance 3D printer tailored for dental applications, delivering unmatched speed and accuracy, printing up to 32 Clear Aligner models in 14 minutes using fast model resin. For precision applications the Form 4BL achieves 99% surface precision within ±100 µm. The printer supports diverse dental workflows, such as surgical guides, aligners, and restorations, with advanced Low Force Display™ (LFD) technology for faster, reliable results. Its intuitive interface and optimised resin handling enhance productivity for dental labs and practices.
Speed at scale. A New Era of Dental Manufacturing.
The Form 4BL is redefining 3D printing for dental professionals, offering speeds up to 4x faster than the Form 3L. With 13% more build volume and a 6% larger maximum part length, it’s designed to streamline workflows and increase throughout. Whether you’re creating large volumes of dental models or intricate appliances, the Form 4BL allows you to print in a single piece, eliminating assembly time. Plus, its capacity to fit more smaller parts in one build maximises throughput, helping you meet growing patient demands.
Engineered for performance, the Form 4BL leaves traditional large-format FDM 3D printers in the dust. It can print large batches of parts per build — with most jobs completed in under six hours. By comparison, other 3D printing technologies often require overnight or multi-day processing. For dental practices seeking speed, reliability, and precision, the Form 4BL is the ultimate solution.
Revolutionising Dental 3D Printing with Faster Turnarounds
With the Form 4BL, we’ve reimagined and re-engineered large-format 3D printing for dental applications. This advanced printer reduces print times for dental models and appliances to less than a single workday, all while delivering finishes that rival the quality of injection-molded parts
Unmatched reliability. – Large format 3D printing for dental applications.
The Form 4BL has been designed with a focus on reliability, ensuring consistent performance for high-volume dental applications. Beta testers and our in-house engineers subjected the Form 4BL to rigorous testing, pushing the printer to its limits with hundreds of prints. Its advanced LFD Print Engine and internal systems work seamlessly to deliver fast, accurate, and dependable results.
Reliability begins at the factory, where each Form 4BL undergoes a meticulous 60-point calibration and quality control inspection. Once in use, smart sensors and advanced systems ensure every print meets the highest standards. Six integrated sensors precisely monitor and control resin temperature, resin level, print forces, and print status. High-speed conduction resin heating, paired with infrared temperature sensing, automatically adjusts resin to an optimal range of 25-45 °C (77-113 °F), tailored to the material.
With the Form 4BL, you can achieve higher throughput, printing larger volumes of dental applications with consistent quality and precision.
Intuitive – Anyone can learn to print 3D dental applications in 15 minutes
Renowned for its superior end-to-end ecosystem, Formlabs ensures that the 3D printing process is straightforward and accessible. Best-in-class software, coupled with validated wash and post-cure systems, allows anyone to start printing with the Form 4BL within minutes. It’s designed for ease, making professional-quality printing achievable for all.
Technology | Masked Stereolithography (MSLA) |
Build volume (W x D x H)
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35.3 x 19.6 x 35.0 cm | 13.9 x 7.7 x 13.8 in | 24.2 liters |
Layer Thickness
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25 – 200 microns |
XY resolution
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46 µm with pre-tuned anti-aliasing for subpixel resolution. Superior fine feature performance and sharp features compared to the Form 3L Series |
Maximum print speed
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80 mm/hr | 3.1 in/hr |
Resin Tank lifetime
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75,000+ layers with any Formlabs material |
Printer weight
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58.5 kg | 129lb
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Printer dimensions
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39.8 × 36.7 × 55.4 cm | 15.7 × 14.5 × 21.9 in |
Warranty and service
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One-year warranty included
Paid service and extended warranty options available
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Software compatibility
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Windows 7 and up
Mac OS X 10.12 and up
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File types accepted
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STL, OBJ, 3MF |
Australia’s Premier Formlabs Partner
Since 2016, Thinglab has proudly partnered with Formlabs, establishing ourselves as the largest Formlabs collaborator in Australia. Our expertise is unparalleled, with a team that not only uses but deeply understands the Formlabs printers.
At Thinglab, we believe that 3D printing transcends mere specifications—it’s about hands-on experience and practical knowledge. For tailored advice or to explore diverse material possibilities, don’t hesitate to contact the Thinglab team. We are committed to guiding you through the selection process to ensure you find the ideal materials for your specific projects.