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Formlabs is moving into a very different part of the 3D printing market. The Massachusetts-based company, best known for professional resin printers used by engineers, manufacturers, and dental laboratories, has introduced the Form Studio 1, a new desktop system starting at just $699. The printer is designed to bring Formlabs’ technology to hobbyists, small businesses, educators, and first-time users. It is already available to order worldwide, with shipments expected to begin November 16, 2026.
The launch puts Formlabs in more direct competition with Chinese manufacturers that have helped make resin 3D printing affordable. Companies such as Elegoo, Anycubic, and Creality already sell desktop resin printers at prices well below those of traditional professional systems. Rather than trying