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What is the Difference Between SLA and SLS Materials?

Formlabs currently has two 3D printer technologies on the market: SLA and SLS.

For each 3D printer technology there is a corresponding material science; SLA 3D printers use resins, while SLS 3D printers use nylon powder.

For Formlabs 3D printers, resins are used for the Form lineup. This means Form 3+ / Form 3B+ and Form 3L / Form 3BL use resins materials for their 3D printing.

On the other hand, nylon powders are used for Formlabs Fuse 3D printers. This currently includes the Fuse 1 and Fuse 1+ 30W.

How Does Each 3D Printing Technology Work?

SLA 3D printers cure resin with laser(s) to harden each layer of a print. SLS 3D printers also work in layers but instead use laser(s) to sinter (or "Fuse") each layer of nylon powder.

Each technology has advantges for certain use-cases which we talk about more on the 3D Printers Collection Page.




All Formlabs SLA and SLS Materials

Browse all Formlabs 3D printing materials. Resins cartdridges can be used in SLA printers, while nylon powders can be used in SLS printers.

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10kg Nylon 12 Powder
Sale price$1,670.00 AUD
10kg Nylon 12 Tough Powder
Sale price$1,660.00 AUD
10kg Nylon 12 White Powder
Sale price$1,810.00 AUD
BioMed Amber Resin
Sale price$417.00 AUD
BioMed Black Resin
Sale price$417.00 AUD
Formlabs BioMed ClearBioMed Clear Resin
BioMed Clear Resin
Sale price$590.00 AUD
BioMed Durable ResinBioMed Durable Resin
BioMed Durable Resin
Sale price$720.00 AUD
BioMed Elastic 50A ResinBioMed Elastic 50A Resin
BioMed Elastic 50A Resin
Sale price$592.00 AUD
BioMed Flex 80A ResinBioMed Flex 80A Resin
BioMed Flex 80A Resin
Sale price$417.00 AUD
BioMed White Resin
Sale price$472.00 AUD
Formlabs Black Colour PigmentColoured 3D printed astronaut
Black Colour Pigment
Sale price$43.00 AUD
Formlabs Black Resin3d printed brush
Black Resin
Sale price$267.00 AUD
Black Resin V5 (Form 4)Black Resin V5 (Form 4)
Black Resin V5 (Form 4)
Sale price$126.00 AUD
Formlabs Castable Wax 40 ResinForm 3 with CW40 jewellery
Castable Wax 40 Resin
Sale price$451.00 AUD
Castable Wax Resin
Sale price$536.00 AUD
Formlabs Clear Resin3D printed fluid example
Clear Resin
Sale price$267.00 AUD
Clear Resin 5L Container
Sale price$1,076.00 AUD
Clear Resin V5 (Form 4)Clear Resin V5 (Form 4)
Clear Resin V5 (Form 4)
Sale price$126.00 AUD
Colour Kit
Sale price$362.00 AUD
Custom Tray Resin
Sale price$449.00 AUD
Dental LT Clear Resin
Sale price$621.00 AUD
Formlabs Draft Resin V2Draft V2 Resin Formlabs sail example
Draft Resin
Sale price$267.00 AUD
Draft Resin 5L Container
Sale price$1,076.00 AUD
Durable Resin
Sale priceFrom $244.00 AUD