Formlabs Launches Form Studio 1 MSLA Printer Starting at $699
The 200 × 125 × 235 mm system uses 35 µm pixels and automated resin feeding and heating, with shipments scheduled for November 16.
3DPrint.com reported on October 22, 2026 that Formlabs had launched the Form Studio 1 desktop MSLA printer starting at US$699. Formlabs announced the machine on October 14, opened worldwide ordering, and scheduled global shipments to begin November 16. The base price includes the printer, a resin tank and a standard build platform.
The build volume is 200 × 125 × 235 mm with a 35 µm pixel size. Its Low Force Display architecture uses 28 LEDs and a custom lens array, while cartridges automatically dispense and heat resin. Six Alpha Resins start at US$29 per liter, and Open Material Mode allows third-party materials. Formlabs says most print jobs finish in under two hours.
The company’s 98% print-success figure comes from internal testing, and final reliability testing for Form Studio 1 is still underway. UL GREENGUARD Gold certification applies only when the printer is used with Alpha Resins and the optional VOC Extractor; it does not remove the need for gloves, ventilation, washing and post-curing procedures. Independent hardware comparisons are still needed to establish how its convenience and output differ from similarly priced machines from Chinese manufacturers.
Key facts
- Starting price: US$699
- Scheduled shipping date: November 16, 2026
- Build volume: 200 × 125 × 235 mm
- Pixel size: 35 µm
- Six Alpha Resins starting at US$29/L
- Third-party resin support through Open Material Mode
Context
Formlabs is entering a much lower price tier and positioning its integrated hardware, materials and software workflow as a differentiator in the affordable MSLA market.
