Editor’s Note
This article highlights Formlabs’ latest innovation in 3D printing materials—Castable Wax 40 Resin. Designed for high-precision casting via SLA printing, this proprietary resin marks the company’s 30th in-house material development, emphasizing its commitment to advancing manufacturing reliability and versatility.
Formlabs has announced the development of “Castable Wax 40 Resin,” a proprietary resin material for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing that offers excellent casting reliability. This material is the company’s 30th in-house developed resin.
Castable Wax 40 Resin is formulated from 40% of the company’s proprietary wax material, providing superior casting reliability. It is said to offer performance comparable to the wax materials traditionally used in investment casting, while also improving work efficiency.
According to the company, this resin was developed in collaboration with leading jewelry industry organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the jewelry supplier Rio Grande. It is designed to deliver professional-grade quality suitable for final production jewelry.
The article also mentions other recent 3D printing developments by Formlabs, including:
– The introduction of “Rigid 10K Resin” for high-precision, rigid prototypes.
– The use of their “Form 2” 3D printer in the development of custom hearing aids and earphone tips for athletes.
– The launch of “Flexible 80A Resin,” a flexible and elastic material suitable for simulating rubber and TPU.
– The release of “Tough 2000 Resin,” a new material optimal for durable and impact-resistant prototypes.