Formlabs introduced the Form Studio 1 on October 14 at $699, with worldwide shipping scheduled to begin November 16. It is a resin printer, not a filament alternative that does the same jobs as an H2D. Its advantage is small, smooth, highly detailed parts.
The 200 × 125 × 235 mm build volume, 35-micron pixels and PreForm software make it an intriguing tool for miniatures and finely detailed prototypes. The company says most prints take under two hours, depending on the part and material.
Remember the other half of the workflow: Form Studio Wash+Cure is $199, and resin, tanks and optional extraction equipment add expense. GREENGUARD certification applies under the conditions Formlabs describes, not to arbitrary resins or careless handling.
Action: compare one tiny intricate part against an FDM print and calculate the printer, resin and wash-and-cure costs before considering an order.