A Side-by-side Comparison

Formlabs Form 4B vs. SprintRay Midas

Formlabs Form 4B vs. SprintRay Midas

See why Formlabs Form 4B is a competitive, cost-effective desktop solution for dental 3D printing.

Formlabs Form 4B

Complete Cost

$7,469
Form 4B Ecosystem

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

15+ validated indications, including single-unit restorations, bridges, All-on-X, and denture teeth

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

Open 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

$2-3 per crown

~$2 per crown using Premium Teeth Resin for temporary restorations or ~$2-3 per crown using BEGO™ VarseoSmile® TriniQ® Resin for permanent restorations.

Service

$1,499

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

50 µm

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

1-100 crowns in 25 minutes at 100 µm

A full list of print speeds by application is available here.

Technology

Print Technology

MSLA
Low Force Display™ (LFD)

A new generation of stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing where reduced peel forces lead to incredible surface finish and part clarity.

Wavelength Light

405 nm

SprintRay Midas

Complete Cost

$16,576
SprintRay Midas Ecosystem

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

Limited to single-unit restorations

Single-unit crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers are the only supported applications. 

System

Closed system

Only four SprintRay materials for restorations are available in capsule form. 

Cost of Ownership

Material

$20-23 per crown

One capsule can print one crown and contains 4 mL of resin. Single-use capsules result in more waste. 

Service

$2,022

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

45 µm

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

3 crowns, 6 inlays, or 9 veneers in 10 minutes at 100 µm

Technology

Print Technology

DPS (Digital Press Stereolithography)

Replaces resin, tank, and build platform with a resin capsule.

Wavelength Light

385 nm

Do you have more questions about the differences between these solutions?

Form 4B

Meet Form 4B

Unprecedented print speeds. Print 11 dental models in 9 minutes.

Clear Aligner Models
9m
Form 4B
44m
Benchmark DLP*
1h16m
Benchmark LCD*
1h32m
Form 3B+*

11 Clear Aligner Models at 160 μm

Dental LT Comfort
49m
Form 4B
2h18m
Benchmark DLP*
3h30m
Benchmark LCD*
9h30m
Form 3B+*

8 Occlusal Splints at 100 μm

Precision Model Resin
1h50m
Form 4B
2h42m
Benchmark DLP*
3h6m
Benchmark LCD*
8h50m
Form 3B+*

10 Restorative Models at 50 μm

Surgical Guide Resin
48m
Form 4B
1h48m
Benchmark DLP*
2h38m
Benchmark LCD*
7h12m
Form 3B+*

12 Surgical Guides at 100 μm

Premium Teeth Resin
37m
Form 4B
1h46m
Benchmark DLP*
3h42m
Benchmark LCD*
5h37m
Form 3B+*

9 All-on-X at 100 μm

Premium Teeth Resin
25m
Form 4B
44m
Benchmark DLP*
54m
Benchmark LCD*
1h13m
Form 3B+*

5 Restorations at 100 μm

Unrivaled accuracy that matches your commitment to a perfect fit, every time.

Effortlessly create parts for any dental application.

Surgical Guides. Faster and safer surgeries with Surgical Guide Resin
3 Form 4Bs

Expanded Capacity for the Same Price

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.

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Trusted by Dental Industry Leaders

With 75+ support and service staff and 150+ engineers, Formlabs backs its products with the strongest team in 3D printing.

The Form 4B Ecosystem

Complete Your 3D Printing Experience

Form 4B 3D printer
Form Wash

Form Wash

Automate Cleaning

Form Cure

Form Cure

Blazing Fast Post-Curing