Formlabs Form 3 Plus 3D Printer Review: Complete Ecosystem Is too Pricey for Hobbyists
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8.0
Formlabs Form 3 Plus
Like
Excellent print quality
A complete ecosystem
Huge variety of materials
Don’t like
Incredibly expensive
No third-party resins available
If you’ve only ever seen a 3D printer in the movies, the ones you’ve likely seen are made by Formlabs. Their striking orange top and futuristic look make them perfect for the big screen, though in fiction they often perform feats of engineering not possible in the modern world.
The real-world Form 3 Plus from Formlabs looks as impressive in real life, and while it can create major feats of awesomeness, those feats are better off in a business setting, rather than a hobbyist’s home workshop.
Because the Form 3 Plus is a resin 3D printer it requires a lot of different hardware to make the final form safe, so setup is an entire procedure in and of itself. Aside from the 3D printer, you also need a way to wash and cure the prints as they come off the build…
