On October 16, 2026, Nanjixiong learned that Formlabs, a well-known manufacturer of industrial resin 3D printers, had recently introduced its new entry-level Form Studio 1. Starting at $699, it is among the lower-priced models in the company's product lineup.
According to the introduction, Form Studio 1 uses LCD photopolymerization, with an average printing speed of approximately 40 mm/h. With the new Alpha Fast resin, it can reach 130 mm/h, and most models print in under two hours. The machine includes automatic resin dispensing and rapid heating, eliminating the need to pour resin manually. At launch, it supports nine Formlabs resins: six new Alpha resins, True Cast resin for jewelry casting, Flexible 80A resin and Tough 1500 resin. Alpha resins start at $29 per liter, have low odor and hold UL GREENGUARD Gold certification for indoor air quality. The printer is also an open system: third-party resins can be used with Resin Tank Pro.
Formlabs simultaneously introduced the accompanying Form Studio Wash+Cure integrated post-processing unit. Form Studio 1 is currently available worldwide, with a limited Founder's Edition color option also offered.
Nanjixiong observation
Formlabs has traditionally focused on industrial and professional markets. A price of $699 represents a clear move downmarket, targeting hobbyists and small studios. As prices for consumer photopolymerization printers continue to fall, professional manufacturers are also having to adjust their strategies to capture market share.
AI-translated from an article by Kuaixiong on Nanjixiong, originally published on 2026-10-16. Text and images retain the original source attribution.
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