Professional Desktop Resin 3D Printing for Education, Home Studios, and Modern Offices
For over a decade, Formlabs has set the global benchmark for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing, with more than 500 million parts printed worldwide across engineering, healthcare, and manufacturing. At 3D Printer Superstore, our Formlabs collection focuses exclusively on the Form Studio 1 ecosystem-Formlabs' first purpose-built desktop resin printer series engineered specifically for education, home creators, and office design environments, with natural crossover capability for professional studios and rapid prototyping teams.
Historically, high-resolution resin 3D printing required a trade-off: choose a budget hobbyist machine with messy manual pouring, pungent chemical odours, and constant calibration failures, or invest thousands of dollars into heavy industrial production hardware.
The Form Studio 1 eliminates that divide by bringing Formlabs' proprietary Low Force Display (LFD) print engine, automated cartridge dispensing, and certified indoor air safety into an approachable desktop footprint starting at an accessible price point.
Backed by over 25 years of additive manufacturing expertise in Breakwater (Geelong), Victoria, 3D Printer Superstore provides full Australian technical support, nationwide shipping across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, and regional Australia, and streamlined procurement with Australian School & Government Purchase Orders welcome.
Certified Indoor Safety
Investing in a Formlabs Form Studio 1 delivers an end-to-end MSLA workflow designed from the ground up so students, makers, and office teams spend their time designing rather than troubleshooting hardware or managing hazardous fumes.
Certified Indoor Air Safety (UL GREENGUARD Gold):
Paired with Alpha Resins and the Formlabs VOC Extractor, the Form Studio 1 is the world's first and only resin 3D printing system certified to the UL 2819 GREENGUARD Gold standard for low chemical emissions (reducing total volatile organic compounds below 220 µg/m³), making it verified safe for shared classrooms, home studies, and enclosed office.
ISO 10993 Skin-Safe Printed Parts:
All six Alpha Resins are formulated without chemicals of known acute toxicity and are independently certified under ISO 10993 for long-term (>30 day) skin contact—ensuring finished prints are non-cytotoxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitising after recommended post-processing
Form Studio Ecosystem
The World's Safest Resin 3D Printing Solution.
Certified Indoor Air Safety
Low Odour Resins
Zero Resin Contact
Skin Safe Printed Parts
Total Print Wash Cure Solution
One-Click Print
Learn To Print in 10 Minutes
99% Print Suceess
Insert Resin Tank
To Install a tank, slide in and lock the build platform, drop in the cartridge, and the printer handles the rest.
There are two resin tank types to choose from-
Form Studio Resin Tank, Alpha can ONLY be used on this tank which is specially formulated for this resin. Flexible 80A V2, True Cast Resin can also be used.
Form Studio Resin Tank Pro, which is required to print Third Party resins and used for all other compatible Formlabs resins.
*The standard Form Studio Resin Tank is made from a special proprietary material which could be damaged by the aggressive chemical formulations of third party resin.
Lock in the Build Platform
Slide and latch the platform in place.
Insert Resin Cartridge
Drop in the cartridge and open the valve to let the resin flow.
Let the Printer Do the Rest
Form Studio 1 knows what resin you're using and how much is left, so you'll never start a print you can't finish.
One Click Print
Import your model in Formlabs' PreForm Software
Pick your printer material
Hit One-Click Print
Done. No expertise required.
Say Squeeze! 😃
The Build Platform Flex makes removing parts effortless.
No messy hacking or scraping required to get your parts off the build platform.
Just squeeze and parts come straight off
Post Processing - Wash
Place Wash Bucket
Ensure there is sufficient Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or Formlabs Wash Solution in the wash bucket to ensure it will cover the part.
Drop in your Print
You can choose to either remove the parts off the build platform and drop them in the bucket
Or place the build platform with the print still adhered to the plate- for a total resin contact free experience.
Rinse
Washes with an agitating impeller.
Drip Dry
Raise Bucket and allow part to dry in provided basket.
Post Processing - Cure
Install Turntable
Once wash bucket is removed, place turntable on base,
Cure
The 360° rotation of the turntable whilst curing ensures an even cure on the entire part.
Unsure Which Model is Your Perfect Match?
Choosing the right 3D printer is crucial. Let our experience be your guide.
Tell us what you want to create, and we'll give you a recommendation based on your goals and budget.
Talk to the team at 3D Printer Superstore and get the right advice the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 3D Printer Superstore focusing on the Form Studio 1 range rather than the Form 4 industrial series?
Why is 3D Printer Superstore focusing on the Form Studio 1 range rather than the Form 4 industrial series?
Our customers across Australian schools, universities, home studios, and small business offices consistently ask for Formlabs' legendary reliability and surface finish without the high capital cost or industrial footprint of factory-floor machines (3D Printer Superstore). The Form Studio 1 delivers finer XY pixel resolution (35 µm vs. 50 µm on the Form 4), a taller vertical build height (235 mm vs. 210 mm), free Open Material Mode, and UL GREENGUARD Gold indoor air certification at a fraction of the price—while still supporting crossover engineering resins like Tough 1500 V2, Flexible 80A V2, and True Cast (Formlabs Form Studio 1 vs. Form 4).
Is the Form Studio 1 genuinely safe to run in a school classroom, home study, or open-plan office?
Is the Form Studio 1 genuinely safe to run in a school classroom, home study, or open-plan office?
Yes. When operated with Alpha Resins and the compact Formlabs VOC Extractor (set to fan speed 2 / 12 CFM), the Form Studio 1 is the only resin 3D printing setup independently certified to UL GREENGUARD Gold- the same strict low-emission benchmark used for furniture and electronics in schools and healthcare facilities. In addition, cured Alpha Resin parts are certified safe for prolonged skin contact (>30 days) under ISO 10993, though standard nitrile gloves should still be worn when handling uncured liquid resin.
Can our school or office use third-party 405 nm resins on the Form Studio 1?
Can our school or office use third-party 405 nm resins on the Form Studio 1?
Yes. Unlike higher-end industrial printers that require paid software unlocks, Open Material Mode is included free on every Form Studio 1. To print with third-party 405 nm resins (or Formlabs Tough 1500 V2), simply pair your printer with the chemically resistant Form Studio 1 Resin Tank Pro and pour the resin manually.
Does the Form Studio 1 work offline behind strict school or corporate IT firewalls?
Does the Form Studio 1 work offline behind strict school or corporate IT firewalls?
Yes. The Form Studio 1 can operate 100% offline over USB-C, including firmware updates via PreForm, making it ideal for restricted school or government networks. When connected via Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) or Ethernet, users also unlock remote queue management, SMS/email alerts, and live 1080p camera streaming via the Form Mobile App.
Does 3D Printer Superstore accept Australian School and Government Purchase Orders for Formlabs bundles?
Does 3D Printer Superstore accept Australian School and Government Purchase Orders for Formlabs bundles?
Absolutely. At 3D Printer Superstore, we welcome official Purchase Orders from Australian primary and secondary schools, TAFEs, universities, and government departments. Contact our Geelong-based specialist team at sales@3dprintersuperstore.com.au or call +61 3 9034 5167 for custom multi-printer classroom quotes, spare tank bundles, and Alpha Resin supply packages (3D Printer Superstore Contact).
