# Fast Stereolithographic Printers Formlabs' Form 4 3D Printers Achieve 100mm-per-Hour Speeds By Colin Smith | Published 2024-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-4-3d References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/308655/formlabs-new-form-4-3d-printers-are-2-5x-faster-than-previous-systems/) & [formlabs](https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/form-4/)  The Form 4 3D Printer from Formlabs is an advanced stereolithographic printer, offering a combination of speed, accuracy, and reliability. It features a new Low Force Display (LFD) print engine that achieves maximum vertical print speeds of up to 100mm per hour across a full-size build, completing most prints in under two hours. The printer boasts an ultra-high-power backlight, Light Processing Unit 4, and a dual-layer, flexible film resin tank. With a focus on industrial production, the Form 4 is designed to tackle a wide range of applications with its versatile resin options, delivering parts that rival injection-molded quality. The Form 4 3D Printer is available for purchase now, as of April 17th, 2024. The starting cost for the Form 4 is USD $4,499, while the Form 4B, which is tailored for dental and medical applications and compatible with additional biocompatible materials, starts at USD $6,299. These printers are part of Formlabs’ commitment to providing powerful 3D printing tools that enhance productivity and innovation across various professional fields. More information can be found at the official website, linked above. Image Credit: Formlabs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-speed Stereolithography:** Form 4 3D Printers are revolutionizing the industry through their rapid 100mm-per-hour printing speeds. - **Versatile Resin Options:** The Form 4 offers disruptive innovation by providing a wide range of resin options for diverse applications. - **Precision Industrial Printing:** Formlabs' Form 4 printer sets a new standard in accuracy and reliability for industrial production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Manufacturing:** Fast stereolithographic printers like the Form 4 are reshaping the manufacturing sector with enhanced speed and quality. - **Healthcare:** The Form 4B's capabilities tailored for dental and medical industries offer disruptive potential in healthcare applications. - **Design & Engineering:** The precision and versatility of the Form 4 3D Printer present innovative opportunities for the design and engineering fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative 3D Printing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-3d-printing.md) - [Intelligent Ultra-Fast 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegoo-fdm-neptune-4.md) - [High-Resolution Resin Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magpro.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s.md) - [Speedy Large-Scale 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eryone-thinker-x400.md) - [High-Speed 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-1.md) - [Speedy High-Capacity 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phrozen-arco.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratham-x.md)