Open Material Mode for the Form 3

Unlock Total Freedom with Open Material Mode

Break free from the restrictions of locked consumables and unlock the full potential of your hardware with Open Material Mode. This optional perpetual licence transforms your Formlabs ecosystem into an unrestricted research platform, allowing you to print with any third-party 405 nm photopolymer resin or 1064 nm SLS powder. It is the definitive tool for advanced R&D, specialist manufacturing, and users who demand complete control over their material properties.

Innovation without limits

Formlabs printers are the industry standard for reliability, but cutting-edge research often demands chemistry that falls outside the standard catalogue. Open Material Mode allows experts to experiment with new formulations free from hardware restrictions. Whether you are developing high-conductivity resins for electronics or testing experimental biocompatible polymers for medical devices, this mode lets you configure custom print settings to match the specific photo-curing or sintering requirements of any material.

Seamless workflow integration

Unlike unauthorised modifications, this is a legitimate software expansion that integrates external materials directly into your existing workflow. You retain the precision and ease of use of the Form 3, Form 4, and Fuse series, whilst gaining the flexibility of an open system. This makes it an essential resource for universities and research institutions (which may be eligible for free access; contact us for verification). Simply pay once per printer for lifetime access to this capability.

Operational requirements and warranty

Designed for the advanced user, this mode prioritises freedom over the plug-and-play safety net of standard cartridges. Activation requires a temporary internet connection (via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or mobile hotspot) to verify the licence. Please note that whilst this unlocks immense potential, the use of unverified third-party materials shifts a degree of maintenance responsibility to the user; specific failure modes caused by non-Formlabs materials are excluded from standard warranty coverage.

Licence and version compatibility

Please ensure you select the correct licence code for your specific hardware generation:

• SFT-OMM-F4-1: Open Material Mode for the Form 4 generation
• SFT-OMM-F4L-1: Open Material Mode for the Form 4L generation
• SFT-OML-F3-1: Open Material Mode for the Form 3 generation
• SFT-OML-F3L-1: Open Material Mode for the Form 3L generation

Why buy from EXPERT3D?

We have been providing professional Additive Manufacturing solutions since 2012, helping industries adopt the latest 3D technologies. As an official Formlabs representative, we guarantee the best price, authorised technical service, and official warranty support for your equipment.