Open Material License

Unlock the potential to print with a variety of 405 nm photopolymer resins on Formlabs Resin 3D printers with Open Material Mode. This optional, one-time purchase offers lifetime access and empowers expert users and researchers to explore advanced printing capabilities. 

Accredited educational institutions can receive Open Material Mode for free with a printer purchase. Contact our team to confirm eligibility.

Why Choose Open Material Mode?

Open Material Mode unlocks the freedom to experiment, create, and print with any 405 nm photopolymer resin on Formlabs 3D printers. This product provides expert users with full access to third-party materials, empowering them to explore endless new possibilities on the industry’s most reliable and accessible professional 3D printers on the market.

Ideal For

Open Material Mode unlocks powerful innovation opportunities for expert users and R&D teams.

• Researchers Pushing Boundaries: Experiment with cutting-edge materials and develop groundbreaking applications, or develop your own materials with fine-tuned print settings to achieve unmatched material properties for your research projects.
• Industry Specialists: Access a vast array of third-party materials to find the ideal material for your specialized application outside of Formlabs' material library.

Notes:

When using Open Material Mode, some failure modes that are more likely to be caused by third-party materials are excluded from our standard warranty. Read Formlabs Terms of Service for more details.

Activating an Open Material Mode requires a temporary internet connection (using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or mobile hotspot).