Open Material Mode

Unlock the possibility to print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin on Formlabs SLA 3D printers, empowering researchers and expert users to experiment with an advanced printing tool.

Optional purchase, one-time lifetime license fee per printer.

Open Material License

Why Choose Open Material Mode?

Open Materials Mode unlocks the freedom to experiment, create, and print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin on your Formlabs SLA printer. This product provides expert users with full access to third-party materials, empowering them to explore endless new possibilities on the industry’s most reliable, professional SLA ecosystem.


Open System

Use any 405 nm photopolymer resin with your Formlabs SLA printer. Explore unique material properties and specialized applications without restrictions.


Compatibility

A license can be registered onto any Form 3 and Form 4 Series SLA printer, seamlessly integrating your resins with the Formlabs ecosystem and ensuring a smooth workflow.


Innovation

Open Material Mode empowers researchers and innovators. Experiment with new materials and formulations, pushing the boundaries of 3D printing for groundbreaking applications.


Lifetime License

Invest once, create forever. Open Material Mode grants perpetual access to third-party materials, eliminating ongoing licensing fees and empowering continuous exploration.

Ideal For

Open Material Mode unlocks powerful innovation opportunities for expert users and R&D teams.

  • Researchers Pushing Boundaries: Experiment with cutting-edge materials and develop groundbreaking applications, or develop your own resins with fine-tuned print settings to achieve unmatched material properties for your research projects.
     
  • Industry Specialists: Access a vast array of third-party resins to find the ideal material for your specialized application outside of Formlabs' material library.
R&D teams

Notes:

When using Open Material Mode, some failure modes that are more likely to be caused by third-party resins are excluded from our standard warranty. Read our Terms of Service for more details.

Activating an Open Material Mode requires a temporary internet connection (using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or mobile hotspot).