Formlabs BioMed Elastic 50A Resin, 5L

Formlabs BioMed Elastic 50A Resin, 5L: Advanced Biocompatible Material

Discover new possibilities in medical manufacturing with the Formlabs BioMed Elastic 50A Resin, 5L. This large-format cartridge is designed for high-volume production of soft, biocompatible parts that demand flexibility and transparency. Whether you are creating patient-specific devices or complex anatomical models, this resin ensures comfort and safety, backed by rigorous ISO certifications. Please note that this 5L cartridge requires a Resin Pump to operate, ensuring a smooth workflow for high-throughput printing.

Why Choose BioMed Elastic 50A Resin?

Innovation in the Healthcare Sector

Accelerate medical innovation by integrating 3D printing into your workflow with BioMed Elastic 50A Resin. This material bridges the gap between digital design and physical application, enabling the creation of comfortable, patient-specific medical devices. It is also an excellent choice for producing soft-tissue models that surgeons can use for pre-operative planning and as a direct reference in the operating theatre.

Comfortable

Patient-Centred Design

Produce customised, medical-grade components at scale that prioritise patient wellbeing. The material's inherent properties ensure that finished parts are not only functional, but also exceptionally comfortable to wear — making them ideal for devices that require prolonged contact with the body.

Soft

Realistic Tissue Simulation

Achieve a tactile feel remarkably similar to that of human soft tissue. This resin delivers authentic biomechanical behaviour, making it the ideal solution for printing life-size cardiac models, gastrointestinal structures, or complex neurovascular systems. These realistic models provide surgeons with valuable haptic feedback before entering the operating theatre.

Transparent

Optical Clarity

Clarity is critical for visualisation in medical applications. Parts produced with this material offer excellent transparency, allowing medical professionals to clearly observe internal structures and monitor how fluids or instruments move within the printed object.

Medical-Grade Material, Biocompatible Parts

Certified Safety Standards

Reliability is paramount in medicine. Formlabs BioMed Elastic 50A Resin is produced within a strict Quality Management System compliant with ISO 13485. Print with confidence knowing that the material meets USP Class VI requirements and is suitable for prolonged skin contact (more than 30 days) and short-term contact with mucous membranes (less than 24 hours).

Applications

Versatile Medical Use

Optimise your production by 3D printing soft, elastic parts that require certified biocompatibility directly. By eliminating the need for costly, time-consuming moulding processes, you can rapidly produce comfortable medical devices and anatomical models. It is particularly well suited to devices requiring prolonged skin contact and soft-tissue simulation for organs, muscles, and vasculature.

Post-Processing

Ensuring Optimal Performance

Proper post-processing is essential to achieve the required safety standards and mechanical properties. The workflow begins with washing parts in isopropyl alcohol to remove excess resin. For biocompatible applications, post-curing is mandatory to comply with regulatory safety standards. Always consult the official manufacturing guide to ensure compliance and safety.

Using BioMed Elastic 50A Resin

Workflow and Compatibility

This soft, medical-grade material is designed for applications that demand comfort, transparency, and strict biocompatibility. Manufactured in an FDA-registered facility, it complies with ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards. The resin prints at 100 microns and is compatible with specific Formlabs Stereolithography (SLA) printers.

Printing with BioMed Elastic 50A Resin

Seamless Print Setup

Setting up a print job is straightforward using PreForm software. Simply open your model, select the specific resin and layer thickness, and orient the part to preserve fine details. Once supports have been generated, the job is ready to be sent to your compatible Formlabs printer.

Finishing and Post-Curing Requirements

Part Finalisation

Use the Form Wash to clean parts in 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ensuring that any internal channels in hollow models are thoroughly rinsed. A critical step for BioMed Elastic 50A Resin is the post-curing process: parts must be fully submerged in a glass container of water (at least 500 ml) during the curing cycle to eliminate surface tackiness and ensure full biocompatibility. Incorrect curing may result in suboptimal mechanical properties.

Technical Specifications

• Material Name: BioMed Elastic 50A Resin
• Cartridge Volume: 5L (Resin Pump required)
• Application: Medical
• Print Technology: Stereolithography (SLA)
• Type: Elastomeric
• Ultimate Tensile Strength: 2.3 MPa
• Stress at 50% Elongation: 1 MPa
• Stress at 100% Elongation: 1.3 MPa
• Elongation: 150%
• Tear Resistance: 11 kN/m
• Hardness: 50A Shore A
• Recommended Shelf Life: 24 months
• Compatible Printers: Form 3B, Form 3BL, Form 4B, Form 4BL
• Compatible Resin Tanks: Form 3 Tank (all), Form 3L Tank (all), Form 4 Tank, Form 4L Tank
• Layer Thickness: 100 microns (Form 3B/3BL/4B/4BL)

Buy Formlabs BioMed Elastic 50A Resin at EXPERT3D

Purchase the Formlabs BioMed Elastic 50A Resin, 5L from the specialists at EXPERT3D. We have been operating in the Additive Manufacturing market since 2012, providing not just products, but comprehensive solutions. Our team offers professional guidance to help you select the right materials and supports you at every stage, from selection through to after-sales support.

As an official Formlabs representative, we guarantee the best market prices, official warranty service, and qualified technical support. Entrust your medical production to authorised experts who understand the nuances of biocompatible 3D printing.