3D Printer Formlabs Form Studio 1 Basic Graphite

Form Studio 1 is built on the proven Low Force Display (LFD) architecture from the flagship Form 4, yet it is price-optimized for workshops and creators and features built-in support for third-party resins.

The printer combines the engineering achievements of Formlabs industrial machines with the affordability of desktop devices:

• Even higher resolution: the XY pixel size is 35 µm (compared to 50 µm in Form 4), which, combined with finely tuned anti-aliasing, ensures exceptional detail for miniatures and reliefs;
• Material openness: the system comes right out of the box with the Open Material Mode activated, requiring no additional paid licenses;
• More compact form factor: the device is only 34 cm wide while retaining a generous 235 mm print height. The full range of the brand's professional devices is available in the Formlabs SLA category.

The Form Studio 1 3D printer works with the new proprietary Formlabs Alpha Resins lineup, compatible Formlabs materials, and any third-party 405 nm photopolymers.

Thanks to the factory-default Open Material Mode, the user is not restricted by a closed ecosystem:

• Formlabs Alpha Resins: proprietary materials are available (Alpha Fast, Alpha Model, Alpha Clear, Alpha Black, etc.) featuring pre-tested profiles that demonstrate a 98–99% successful print reliability rate;
• Third-party resins: users can freely pour any compatible liquid photopolymers from third-party manufacturers and calibrate their own exposure settings in the PreForm slicer;
• The manufacturer's original cartridges can be found in the Formlabs Resins section.

Form Studio 1 produces most parts in less than 2 hours, reaching maximum speeds of up to 130 mm/h when using Alpha Fast resin.

The average print speed with standard general-purpose materials is about 40 mm/h, and with functional engineering resins — 10–20 mm/h. High performance is achieved thanks to the LFD optical unit featuring 28 LEDs, collimator lenses (intensity 6 mW/cm²), and the Release Texture V2 rapid layer separation mechanism with ultra-low peel force.

Yes, Form Studio 1 is one of the safest photopolymer printers on the market and the first affordable device certified to the UL GREENGUARD Gold standard.

This allows the printer to be safely used in classrooms, small offices, coworking spaces, and even home studios without special fume hoods:

• Minimum VOC emission level: when working with Alpha Resins and the Formlabs VOC Extractor module, the printer emits virtually no harmful volatile organic compounds into the air;
• Skin safety: finished polymerized parts meet safety standards for short-term skin contact;
• Clean process: the well-thought-out cartridge and resin tank installation system minimizes the risk of resin spills during operation.

The printer delivers 35-micron XY resolution and offers a useful build volume of 200 × 125 × 235 mm.

The 35 µm resolution with built-in anti-aliasing eliminates pixel stair-stepping, creating smooth surfaces and sharp corners for miniatures, props, jewelry prototypes, and assembled enclosures. Thanks to the 235 mm Z-axis height, you can print large vertical parts in one piece without the need for post-assembly gluing.

Model post-processing consists of washing in isopropyl alcohol and UV post-curing, which can be done manually or automated in the unified Form Studio Wash+Cure module.

Specifically designed for the compact dimensions of this series, the "two-in-one" combined station significantly simplifies the workflow:

• Washing: automated solvent agitation removes all liquid resin residues from channels and details in just a few minutes;
• Curing: UV radiation with a 405 nm wavelength ensures full structural strength and hardness of the polymer;
• Additional print platforms and filters can be found in the 3D Accessories section.