The Form 4B Ecosystem
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See why Formlabs Form 4B is a competitive, cost-effective desktop solution for dental 3D printing.
Formlabs Form 4B
Complete Cost
The $7,469 starting price includes all the essential tools required to start printing, software, plus one year of Dental Service Plan. The Form 4B Complete Package for $8,978 adds automated post-processing with Form Wash and Form Cure for a turnkey solution. Buy from Formlabs via sales or the online store, or purchase through one of our distribution partners.
Availability
Available now with no lead times.
Supported Dental Applications & Materials
Supported Dental Applications
A wide range of applications on a single printer including bridges, All-on-X, denture teeth, restorative models, occlusal splints, and more. Applications are validated, tested, and directly supported by Formlabs for more options and faster ROI.
System
With Open Material Mode, any 405 nm photopolymer resin can be printed, for example, Pac-Dent Rodin® Titan & Rodin® Sculpture 2.0 and Lucitone Digital Print Denture™ System.
Cost of Ownership
Material
~$2 per crown using Premium Teeth Resin for temporary restorations or ~$2-3 per crown using BEGO™ VarseoSmile® TriniQ® Resin for permanent restorations.
Service
Service and warranty cost 26% less in the first year and 50% less over three years, and include superior benefits, such as personalized onboarding, phone and email support, and hot swap expedited replacement in the event your printer needs service.
Ease of Use
Software
Formlabs’ free PreForm Dental software is the gold standard when it comes to ease of use. Intuitive functionalities and presets for key indications such as models, splints, and surgical guides help users set up prints automatically, taking care of the orientation, support generation, and material selection in one click.
Material Identification
Automated resin identification when a cartridge is inserted.
Post-Processing
Washing and post-curing are automated with Form Wash and Form Cure. Use presets for Formlabs materials or program custom presets.
Part Removal
Quick, easy, and tool-free with Flex Build Platform, which prevents part breakage and potential injuries while removing parts.
Print Resolution
Accurate, repeatable prints with a smooth surface finish.
Surface Accuracy
The 50 μm XY resolution with pre-tuned anti-aliasing for subpixel resolution results in superior fine and sharp feature performance, and helps deliver an unrivaled accuracy of final parts.
On average, Form 4B and Precision Model Resin produce dental models with:
-99.7% of surfaces within 100 μm of CAD model**
-95% of surfaces within 50 μm of CAD model**
-69% of surfaces within 25 μm of CAD model**
** Using Precision Model Resin and 50 µm layer height. Tested using a full arch restorative model with dies. Four models were printed per print job on three different printers and post-processed according to the recommended settings.
Monitoring
Integrated camera for better remote monitoring and traceability.
Mixer with automatic debris detection.
Print Speed
Speed
A full list of print speeds by application is available here.
Technology
Print Technology
A new generation of stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing where reduced peel forces lead to incredible surface finish and part clarity.
Wavelength Light
SprintRay Midas
Complete Cost
SprintRay Midas printers start at $10,995 or the printer and essentials. The complete package that includes the printer, a cure unit, and one year of the service plan is $16,576. A wash is not included as it is not required for the workflow.
Availability
Lead times differ by region. Limited material availability in Europe.
Supported Dental Applications & Materials
Supported Dental Applications
Single-unit crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers are the only supported applications.
System
Only four SprintRay materials for restorations are available in capsule form.
Cost of Ownership
Material
One capsule can print one crown and contains 4 mL of resin. Single-use capsules result in more waste.
Service
Very expensive service plan with fewer benefits and a tiering structure for repair charges.
Ease of Use
Software
SprintRay’s RayWare Cloud is a free, browser-based print preparation software. Processing speed can be slow.
Material Identification
Manual, requires an additional step for the user: scanning the capsule before printing.
Post-Processing
Washing is done manually. Post-curing is automated with Nano Cure. Presets can be used for SprintRay materials, but custom presets cannot be programmed.
Part Removal
Manual removal from the capsule.
Print Resolution
Some materials are limited to 100 µm layer height, which results in a rough surface finish.
Surface Accuracy
There is no data on surface accuracy.
Monitoring
No camera and no mechanism to identify a faulty print.
Print Speed
Speed
Technology
Print Technology
Replaces resin, tank, and build platform with a resin capsule.
Wavelength Light
Do you have more questions about the differences between these solutions?
Join Formlabs Product Managers Georgio Haddad and Kerry Xie for an immersive webinar that will introduce you to the comprehensive Form 4B ecosystem, including a hands-on demo of the new products.
Unprecedented print speeds. Print 11 dental models in 9 minutes.
Unrivaled accuracy that matches your commitment to a perfect fit, every time.
Thanks to the lower cost of the printer, accessories, and included service plan, you can buy a fleet of three Form 4B printers for the price of one SprintRay Midas printer to scale your throughput, be able to print different materials simultaneously, and have peace of mind to avoid downtime.
See and feel Formlabs quality firsthand. We’ll ship a free sample part to your lab or practice.
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