Print a Model Every 49 Seconds With Fast Model Resin Formulated for Industry-Leading Speed and Accuracy

Printing 11 models in just nine minutes is now possible with the Form 4B 3D printer and the newly developed Fast Model Resin. This innovation marks a significant leap in efficiency for dental professionals who rely on rapid prototyping and thermoforming.

Our team of material scientists worked closely with the Form 4B release to co-develop materials that push the boundaries of speed, accuracy, and resolution. Fast Model Resin is engineered to deliver fast print times without compromising on quality. By integrating resin development with hardware and software, Formlabs ensures optimal performance and workflow efficiency, making it ideal for high-volume dental applications.

Dental professionals need a material that balances speed with precision for thermoforming. Fast Model Resin delivers exactly that. It allows for quick printing without sacrificing the accuracy required for proper fit and function of the final appliance.

On the Form 4, you can print 11 models in just 9 minutes. Post-processing is also streamlined—five minutes of washing and five minutes of room temperature curing. This makes continuous printing highly efficient, allowing over 60 arches to be produced in an hour.

While 100 μm offers the highest level of detail, the 160 μm Fast Arch setting provides an excellent balance of speed and accuracy, making it ideal for most orthodontic applications. However, the best choice depends on the specific case and patient needs.

Fast Model Resin was tested by dental professionals in labs and practices. Feedback showed that users adjusted layer settings in PreForm based on their workflow needs, achieving the perfect balance of speed and accuracy.

Stephan Kreimer, a master dental technician, says, “The 160-micron Fast Arch setting is great for quick models. I can produce them in under 30 minutes, including post-processing.” Even at such speeds, the accuracy remains high—97% of the surface is within 100 microns of the CAD model.

Dr. Christopher Baer uses 100 μm for complex cases, as it offers better fit for patients with intricate tooth structures. He finds Fast Model Resin especially useful for chairside procedures and aligner production, such as repairing broken bonding in a single visit.

With Fast Model Resin, not only is print speed faster, but post-processing is also more efficient, creating a streamlined workflow that’s easy to adopt.

Fast Model Resin was designed to offer not only speed but also strong mechanical properties. Compared to its predecessor, Draft Resin, Fast Model Resin is stronger, stiffer, and more resistant to fracture. These qualities make it ideal for thermoforming applications.

As a vertically integrated company, we can fine-tune every aspect of development, production, and printing to achieve industry-leading performance. This level of optimization would not be possible with simple adjustments alone.

The fast print speeds of Fast Model Resin open up new possibilities for same-day dentistry and scaling production in labs and orthodontic offices. More prints in less time mean more output throughout the day, shift, or week.

In the five minutes it takes to read this article, you could print six models. Get started today with Fast Model Resin for Form 4, or watch our materials webinar to learn more about what you can achieve.