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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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.
Questions
Can you print pla without glue on this surface?
Not a question: I just wanted to say that this garolite sheet is awesome. I've been printing on PEI exclusively pretty much ever since I got my printer 9 months ago. I recently started printing PETG and decided to see if there was any other build surface that would have the same amount of adhesion without taking a part of the surface with it when I removed the part. This stuff fits the bill perfectly. Just as good adhesion as PEI with an easier ability to remove the part with the plus that the bottom surface is shiny like glass rather than matte like PEI. Stick this onto the bottom of a flexplate and you'll never look back!
Hi what size do I need for my prusa mk3s?
Can an Ultimaker S7 Sheet be added? Or should the S5 details be updated to include the S7? Is it also compatible? Also, it states that glass is required for the thin sheet and not required for the thick sheet. I have a metal flex plate included with the S7, so which would be needed?
Nylon G sticks almost too well. Had to really really fight to get it off. Any suggestions on a release agent? Plain PVA glue?
Is is possible to GAROLITE BUILD SURFACE in a 410x410mm size? I have a RatRig 400 and would love to get one for it
Is there a worldwide shortage of G10 or something? Many of the ones I want have been out of stock for like a year
Most layerlock garolite surfaces are out of stock with an estimated restock date of January 1. Since it is may 2023, should we expect restocking to occur in January of 2024?
Will Prusas pinda probe still work with garolite applied?
There was an error with the Z access and the nozzle slightly dug into the printbed (Id say maybe .05mm into the bed or pressure on the bed) leaving a trace and a lighter shade/white residue almost on the bed and I fear may be permanent damage any suggestions on restoring/cleaning the bed? (Was printing with PLA Ex-205 Bed-75 )
Any reason why the thick buildplate is not available for the ultimaker s3?
How thick are the plates?
Why no buildplate compatible for the Ultimaker S3!? I hope its just out of stock, for now I'm buying the S5 and cutting it on the table saw.
Interested to get the ender 3 version....Does it come with the adhesive on one side? I am looking to just sit it on top of the magnetic part of a pei bed (so that I can switch between the two) so ideally it is without adhesive. also do you have uk stockists?
Can this be adhered to a Buildtak flexible sheet so it's easy to pop off the bed with the Buildtak system (or similar system)?
How do I remove the LayerLock Garolite Build Surface 9" x 10"?
How well does this keep its form? I mean does it warp easily? I bought gasoline just like this from ebay that was half inch thick and that thing worped in the middle like crazy once it got heated.
Can I order a sheet of 350mm x 350 mm (or slightly larger)?
I have a very large bed that is 500mm x 500mm (19.68in). Is there a custom or oversized version that I can by and cut to fit?
I need a sheet that is 16x16 in, are these sheets the same as the Halogen-Free Garolite G-10 or Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 from McMaster-Carr?
The Ender 5 Pro uses a dual magnet build plate (both glass plate and build surface are magnets). Can this be adhered to the top of the flexible magnetic build surface?
Can I print Polycarbonate on this?
Can I print TPU straight to bed without any glue sticks?
Is there a size that is pre-made to fit the prusa i3 mk3s? If not, what is the recommendation for making one of these sheets fit on a prusa and work with their magnetic bed system?
So the email says the 9.25" x 9.25" is back in stock but the web page will not permit me to add it to the cat=rt. What gives?
How well does this work with ABS?
Can this be mounted to a spring steel plate that can be flexed for easy part removal?
I have a 12 x 12 magnetic build plate system. One plate is pei and another is build Tak. Do you sell 12 x 12 flexible steel that I can attach this to?
When applied to the glass, does this material work with Ultimaker S5 auto-leveling or do you have to switch to manual leveling? I intend to have two glass plates to switch between... one with PEI and one with this Garolite but I want to retain auto-leveling if possible, to avoid having to swap between different startup G-code sequences, etc. Thanks!
Can this material be machined? And if so what would you recommend it be coated with for extra protection
When replacing this sheet, can it be applied to another used sheet of garolite or should the previous be removed before placing the new one?
Hi, is this a MatterHacker original product or is it made by someone else? I'm based in the UK and would like to buy this but the international shipping is prohibitive, is there a UK (or EU) based reseller?
Can this be applied over PEI? I have an old Prusa Mk3 PEI spring steel sheet with smooth PEI that I would like to use but don't want to remove the PEI film if possible.
I have a similar build plate on one of my machines. I flipped the spring steel sheet over and attached the Garolite to the opposite side. Now I can use either surface to print on.