Formlabs Formlabs Form Auto
Form Auto is an advanced hardware extension designed for Formlabs Form 3 series 3D printers, enabling automated 24/7 production. It features automatic part removal, print job initiation, and remote monitoring capabilities, significantly reducing manual labor and increasing efficiency. Compatible with multiple printers for scalable production needs, Form Auto supports seamless, operator-free printing, making it ideal for low to mid-volume production, shared printer environments, and batch production setups.
- Achieves 24/7 printing production automatically
- Minimizes manual intervention, saving labor costs
- Enables remote fleet monitoring with onboard camera
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Form Auto
EFFICIENT EFFORTLESS AUTOMATION
Revolutionize your resin 3D printing workflow with Form Auto, the key to non-stop production on your Formlabs Form 3 series 3D printer. This innovative hardware extension removes the need for manual intervention via automatic part removal, immediate print queue start, and remote fleet monitoring. Scale your production effortlessly today.
Key Features of the Formlabs Form Auto:
- Achieve 24/7 printing production
- Automatic removes parts and starts print jobs
- Remotely monitor fleet via onboard camera
- Minimize manual intervention
- Save big on labor costs
ALWAYS READY
Form 3 series 3D printers with Form Auto can instantly start 3D printing a queue of jobs with or without an operator on-site. Automated features on the Form Auto include:
- Print removal
- Print queue
- Consistent status checks via onboard camera
SCALE TO YOUR FITTING
One, four, eight, or more—automatically and effortlessly control as many Form 3 series 3D printers, each with a Form Auto, as you'd like to meet your production's everchanging output needs. Catapult your productivity, uptime, and throughput without increasing printer management complexity for the following use cases:
- Low-mid volume production
- Shared printers across multiple users
- Batch production
EYES ON THE PRIZE
An onboard camera on each Form Auto saves a record of each part by capturing each print as it completes. Remotely view videos and still images of part removals in Fleet Control to ensure satisfaction with the automation operation.
- Onboard camera available
- Remotely monitor fleet via Fleet Control
- Record and view status of every completed job
MINIMIZE COST PER PART
By removing the frequent in-person operator interaction of manually removing every part on each build platform and starting up the next print for multiple printers, Form Auto saves you big on labor costs by handling all that via its hardware and simple software feature, Fleet Control. Let Form Auto work overtime so you don't have to.
WHICH 3D PRINTERS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE FORM AUTO?
✔ Formlabs Form 3+ / 3B+ with the Build Platform 2
✔ Form 3 / Form 3B with the Build Platform 2
WHICH MATERIALS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE FORM AUTO?
The Form Auto is compatible with most Formlabs materials EXCEPT the following:
- Elastomeric Resins
- Flexible Resins
- Polyurethane Resins
- IBT Resins
- Castable Wax 40 Resins
How do Features Compare on a Form 3 Series 3D printer with and without Form Auto?
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| FEATURE | w/o FORM AUTO | w/ FORM AUTO | BENEFIT |
| Supports Automatic Part Removal |
No | ✔ | Starts prints sent from anywhere and at any time. Jobs can be sent and started without interacting with the printer. |
| Automated Multi- Print Queue |
No | ✔ | Reduces management overhead when sharing your printer within a team. Jobs can be sent to the queue and automatically printed in prioritized order. |
| Part Removal Videos | No | ✔ | Ensures long-term traceability and provides peace of mind for remote printing. |
| Compatible with Fleet Control |
✔ | ✔ | Allows you to group, operate, manage, and monitor your printers. |
How does Performance Compare on a Form 3 Series 3D printer with and without Form Auto?
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| Print Length (Minutes) | w/ Form Auto | w/o Form Auto |
| Models Per Print | 65 | 65 |
| Supports Automatic Part Removal | 8 | 8 |
| Prints Per Day | 8 | 22 |
| Models Per Day | 64 | 176 |
| Utilization (Over 24 Hours) | 36% | 99% |
| Minutes of Labor Per Print | 12.8 | 1.5 |
| Total Labor (Minutes) | 102.4 | 33 |
What's Included with the Formlabs Form Auto?
| 1 | × | Form Auto |
| 1 | × | Fleet Control Annual License* |
| OPTIONAL | |
| Resin Pump | +$199 |
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Seamlessly deliver 5L of resin through a pumping system directly to the Form 3’s resin tank. Improve efficiency with less frequent cartridge changes and save on materials with bulk purchases. Note: You must replace the tubing for the Resin Pump system with the Resin Pump Maintenance Kit every 6 months or when changing to a different resin type. |
| Extended Warranty | Starting at $599 |
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Extend your Form Auto's 1 year coverage to either 2 or 3 years. |
How does the Formlabs Form Auto Work?
Watch the detailed video below or read the simplified steps below regarding an overview of the Form Auto process.
- Attach and connect your Form 3 series 3D printer to Form Auto.
- Turn it 45° counterclockwise.
- Send print job to printer via Fleet Control on Formlabs' PreForm slicer.
That's it! After printing, the Form Auto takes control by automatically opening the door, removing prints off the Build Platform into a UV-safe collection bin, and sets back into place ready to start the next print in the queue.
