Stereolithography · SLA
Liquid photopolymer, cured layer by layer with precise UV light. It's the way to get the finest detail and the smoothest surfaces we can print — the right choice for intricate geometries, miniatures, master patterns, and dental & medical models.
New to resin printing?
Our resin 3D printing guide covers the fundamentals — how UV curing works, how each resin behaves, designing for a clean print, and post-processing. Start there, then come back here when you're ready to print.
Our resin fleet is all Formlabs — professional SLA printers you'll find across UNSW Making.
Form 3
Formlabs
“I'm the workhorse at UNSW Making — Low Force Stereolithography for clean, accurate prints on a 145 × 145 × 185 mm build.”
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Form 3B+
Formlabs · Biomed
“I'm the biocompatible specialist — same 145 × 145 × 185 mm build, tuned for dental, medical and other certified resins.”
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Form 3L
Formlabs · Large format
“I think big for resin — a large-format 335 × 200 × 300 mm build for larger parts that still need fine SLA detail.”
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Form 4
Formlabs
“I'm the newest and fastest of the family — a 200 × 125 × 210 mm build with masked SLA that finishes most prints in under two hours.”
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Resin prints are charged by the volume of resin used — there's no machine-time fee. Prices below are current at time of writing; the pricing schedule is always the source of truth.
Standard resins
Everyday resins — stocked, general-purpose, and ready to go.
Acrylic-like, high detail and can polish up near-transparent.
Like Clear, but a matte black finish — great for models or prototypes.
Like Clear, but a matte white finish — great for models or prototypes.
Trades a little detail for strength — good for mechanical prototypes.
Specialty resins
Higher-performance and application-specific resins for demanding parts.
ABS-like — strong and stiff for prototypes that take a knock.
Glass-filled — very stiff and heat-resistant for jigs, molds and dies.
Biocompatible — a certified clear resin for dental and medical applications.
Soft, tear-resistant true silicone — flexible seals, gaskets and wearables.
Need a resin we don't stock? We can often order in specialty resins for your project — come and have a chat about what you're making.
