Formlabs · Resin printers
Formlabs Form Studio 1
Formlabs' cheapest resin printer: MSLA with Low Force Display, 35 µm pixels, cartridge system, resin heating and camera. Third-party resins work via Open Material Mode. Orderable since 14.10.2026, deliverable from 28.12.2026 to 2.2.2027 depending on package and colour according to Formlabs (as of 31.10.2026).
Ideal for: Miniatures, figures, cosplay props, prototypes and small batches (applications according to Formlabs)
Price in the manufacturer's shop€760.41, Base (Graphite, Build Platform Standard)Founders Edition with Build Platform Flex €819.91 (until 30.11.2026), Complete from €1,044.82, Professional from €1,888.53; delivery 28.12.2026 to 2.2.2027 depending on package and colourAs of 8 Nov 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Before buying: Liquid resin irritates the skin and can cause allergies. You need nitrile gloves, safety glasses, a well-ventilated room and isopropanol or water for washing. More at Safety in resin printing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cartridge system with automatic resin dispensing
- Resin heating, five sensors and camera
- Open Material Mode for third-party resins included
Cons
- 35 µm pixels, coarser than 16K printers of similar size
- Third-party resins only with Resin Tank Pro and without automatic resin dispensing
- Print preparation only with PreForm, no third-party slicers
- Reliability testing not yet complete according to Formlabs
Specs
| Price range | €600 to €1,200 |
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| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €760.41, Base (Graphite, Build Platform Standard); Founders Edition with Build Platform Flex €819.91 (until 30.11.2026), Complete from €1,044.82, Professional from €1,888.53; delivery 28.12.2026 to 2.2.2027 depending on package and colour (As of 8 Nov 2026) |
| Build volume | 200 × 125 × 235 mm (5.9 l) |
| Dimensions | 342 × 315 × 502 mm |
| Weight | 14.3 kg |
| Display | Low Force Display (MSLA), 35 µm pixels |
| XY resolution (pixel size) | 35 µm |
| Light source | 28 LEDs with plano-convex lens array, 405 nm, 6 mW/cm² |
| Layer thickness | 0.025 to 0.25 mm (depending on material) |
| Speed (according to the manufacturer) | up to 130 mm/h (Alpha Fast Resin, 0.25 mm layer), 40 mm/h on average with general-purpose resins, 10 to 20 mm/h with functional materials |
| Z axis | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Heating | yes, resin heating 25 to 45 °C depending on material |
| Levelling | factory calibrated; if needed, adjust the platform via the ‘Align build platform’ menu with spacers and four screws |
| Equipment | 5 sensors (resin temperature, fill level, Z force, levelling, camera), Camera 1920 x 1080 (2 MP) with remote monitoring and time-lapse, can be switched off, Cartridge system with automatic resin dispensing, Open Material Mode, 7-inch touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Ethernet, USB-C |
| Software | PreForm, Dashboard, Form Mobile App (no third-party slicers) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | 9 Formlabs materials (Alpha Grey, White, Black, Clear, Fast and Model Resin, Tough 1500, Flexible 80A, True Cast), further Formlabs resins with their own settings and Resin Tank Pro, Third-party resins (405 nm) via Open Material Mode with Resin Tank Pro |
Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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