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Kyle Lamson
Director of Product Development, Xenith
Boston, MA, USA
Boston, MA, USA
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Formlabs Form 2 (SLA Printer)
Submitted by: Allison Fonder
The Form 2 SLA printer utilizes stereolithography, or the process of using a laser to cure photopolymer resin, for precise and detailed 3d prints. It's a great option for smaller studios with tight budgets.
Price:
Refurbished starts at $2,400
Pros:
- Produces a highly finished part straight out of the printer
- Easy to sand and finish
- Capacity to print very thin walls
- Great price for the quality it provides
- Software easy to navigate
Cons:
- Smaller footprint
- Slightly slower than FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printing
- Resin can be expensive, so price per print can be higher than other processesThe Form 2 SLA printer utilizes stereolithography, or the process of using a laser to cure photopolymer resin, for precise and detailed 3d prints. It's a great option for smaller studios with tight budgets.
Price:
Refurbished starts at $2,400
Pros:
- Produces a highly finished part straight out of the printer
- Easy to sand and finish
- Capacity to print very thin walls
- Great price for the quality it provides
- Software easy to navigate
Cons:
- Smaller footprint
- Slightly slower than FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printing
- Resin can be expensive, so price per print can be higher than other processesZUpvote4
Favorited Articles
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Manufacturing Technique: Using Wooden Lasts to Make Handbags
You wouldn't think of woodworkers as being involved in purse making. But at Warsaw-based...
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A Robot Seeing-Eye Guide Dog for the Blind
A version of Spot that can spot things (and talk back)
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Steadicam Inventor Creates Mobility Chair that "Re-Invents Walking"
The Zeen enables sitting, standing and walking
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Smart Design for Dispensing Dangerous Chemicals: The Justrite Plunger Can
No spillage, no risk of fire
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Bent Plywood Benches Made from Industrial Waste
The SAI 39 bench, by industrial designer Robin Bourgeois
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Clever Tiny House Design Features by Industrial Designer Laëtitia Dupé
The Baluchon Hellebore inverts a common arrangement
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Great Industrial Design Student Work: The Pull Drill
By Stephanie Lewis, now a power tool design researcher
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Braun's Most Definitive Monograph, Over 400 Pages with 500 Images
"Braun: Designed to Keep," published by Phaidon
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Industrial Design Case Study: Pelican's First Backpack Line
The Pelican U160 backpack, designed by studioFAR
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Design Studio Recreates Motorcycle from Akira, Will Sell Limited Edition Versions
Bel y Bel is working on an electric version of Kaneda's ride
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The HoloTile Floor: Disney Imagineer Invents Omnidirectional Treadmill Surface
Lanny Smoot is being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
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"Looks like they had a complaint with an existing dustpan so added the feature of a foot hold, instead of thinking about the actual problem and a better solution. "We can adda feature to this dustpan and charge more $ for it"... "on: Yea or Nay? A Step-On Dustpan
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"Seems like a great feature for someone having to move as well. Couches and chairs are always an issue trying to get in/out of apartments and pack for moving. "on: Smart: Furniture Designed to be Quickly Disassembled for Cleaning or Re-Upholstering
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"I'm not familiar with an Oakley version but very similar to the Smith Boogie Goggles used by special forces for eye protection with NVGs. They're very low profile to allow the optics to get as close to the eyes as possible. There are similar bungee cord strap attachment variants. Buy Boogie SOEP starting at USD 90.00 | Smith Optics"on: Tom Cruise's Custom Oakleys are Least Impressive Thing About Insane M:I Motorcycle Stunt
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"I like the cross-section detail at the front edge of the base, where it rises towards the middle. I think that would have been a nice detail to repeat at the edge of the lip on the back of the seat to tie it together. "on: Brazilian Furniture Design: The DC 3 Stool by Fahrer
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"A quick search for a leather flyswatter on Etsy will turn up abundant similar options. "on: GoodGoods' Flyswatter that Will Last Forever
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"The majority of the population is also right handed, so if they're not diligent with the directions are more likely to open tab 2 first since it's closest to that tab releasing pointer finger. "on: Nendo Designs Dual-Tab Beer Can for the Perfect Pour
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"Another interesting product of theirs is the flat pak soap bar case. It intentionally lets moisture out so that the bar inside dries. We took a shampoo bar with us on a long trip instead of liquid shampoo, and the case worked great. FlatPak™ Soap Bar Case – Matador (matadorup.com)"on: Matador's FlatPak Toiletry Bottles
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"I'm sure they have a nice selection of circular sheets of material they'll be happy to sell you.."on: A Desktop Pressure Forming Machine (Think Vacuum Forming on Steroids)
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"It looks as though the clutch and brake lever would actually hit the fairing, let alone leave clearance for your fingers to operate them. I've seen plenty of dustbin fairing bikes out there, so the concept isn't new. Something looks off with this one though; agreed on both the high and low speed turning issues brought up. "on: Ziggy Moto's Custom Motorcycle with a Streamline Moderne Front End
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"I feel like the machined texture on the nib is exactly the grip my fingers would be looking for when writing; I'm afraid I'd constantly have ink all over my fingers. "on: Crowdfunding Smash: This Crazy-Ass Japanese Pen That You Dip in Ink, Like a Quill
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"I spotted the shower in the trailer version, and I think that's the toilet in the truck bed one.. "on: Unusual Take on the Camper Truck: The Unfolding Flip90
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"I could see integrating this directly into a solid surface countertop as a nice solution over having a cooktop. "on: A Dining Table That You Can Cook On
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