Formlabs says these resins support a range of industries and use cases from healthcare to manufacturing. They include a new series of flexible and elastic resins for engineering, product design and manufacturing; a new series of biocompatible resins for healthcare applications; and dental resins.
Flexible and elastic resin
Formlabs explained that the new series of flexible and elastic resins enable manufacturers to replace the outsourcing and molding of silicone, polyurethane and rubber parts to reduce long turnaround time and additional labor. This resin can produce flexible parts internally within a few hours, suitable for consumer products, prototyping, robot functions, and special effects props and models.
Flexible 80A resin is a reformulation of the company's existing flexible resin (V2). It is the hardest soft-touch material in Formlab's flexible and elastic resin combination, with 80A Shore hardness, which can simulate the flexibility of rubber or TPU. Flexible 80A resin can withstand bending and compression in repeated cycles. Applications include handles, sleeves, seals, gaskets, masks, shock-absorbing components, and cartilage, tendons and ligaments.
Elastic 50A resin is the new name of the company's existing elastic resin. The material with 50A Shore hardness is Formlab's softest engineering resin. It is suitable for prototypes of parts usually produced with silicone resin. Applications include wearable devices, compressible buttons, retractable housings, and human soft tissue.
Biocompatible resin
BioMed Clear is a high-strength, high-hardness resin suitable for applications requiring long-term contact with skin or mucous membranes. The material has passed USP Class VI certification and is suitable for applications requiring long-term wear resistance and low water absorption. Parts printed with BioMed Clear can withstand most common sterilization methods. The resin is produced at Formlabs' ISO 13485 certified factory and is supported by an FDA equipment master file. Applications include medical devices and device parts; clamps and fixtures; surgical planning and implant size tools; and drug delivery devices.
BioMed Amber is a rigid material suitable for biocompatible applications that require short-term skin or mucous membrane contact. Parts printed with BioMed Amber resin are compatible with common solvent sterilization and sterilization methods. The resin is also produced by Formlabs' ISO 13485 factory. Applications include medical devices and device components; surgical planning and implant sizing tools; and implant guidelines and drilling templates.
Dental resin
In order to further improve its Dental LT Clear resin, Formlabs said that the company has developed internally to fully reformulate the material. This second-generation long-term biocompatible material for splints and bite protectors is durable and resistant to breakage. Color correction materials are printed clearly, have high optical transparency after polishing, and can resist discoloration over time.
Custom Tray resin is a new material developed in-house for direct printing of custom trays for obtaining accurate and clear impressions. Formlabs says it is ideal for crowns and bridges, implants, dentures and complex cases. This fast-printing resin can produce a tray in less than an hour, reducing labor time and achieving higher output.
Temporary CB resin is designed to directly print temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, inlays and veneers. The product is available in four VITA shades and was developed in collaboration with Bego, an expert in the field of dental prosthetics and implant dentistry, and has established an ISO 8 clean room with FDA registration and ISO 13485 certification through a million-dollar investment. This durable resin can make up to 7 units of bridges and temporary restorations for up to 12 months. The digital workflow supports the collaborative process between dental technicians, dentists and patients.