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We made an 1800s lighthouse lantern, and it works. This is a functional 6th-order Fresnel lens replica, the smallest size used in real 19th and 20th century lighthouses. The entire design was 3D printed on the Formlabs Form 4 print ecosystem. The lenses and catadioptric prisms are printed in Formlabs Clear V5. To get the optical clarity required to properly refract light, we wet-sanded every part to remove layer lines and finished them with a buffing process to achieve a glass-like finish. The structural frame is printed in Formlabs Black V5, and the gears are printed in Tough 2000 V2, chosen for its high stiffness and creep resistance to support the weight of the solid resin lenses. Everything is entirely custom-designed in CAD (Onshape). The refraction angles were manually calculated and ray traced for each individual prism so the light perfectly collimates into a horizontal beam. Because a 6th-order lens is still quite large, the frame was designed to print in several pieces and assemble with dovetail joints. It actually spins using a 12V DC gear motor with a 6:1 gear reduction system, rotating the lens at around 6 RPM on a lazy susan bearing. The mechanism is friction-driven, so the center of the base stays completely hollow, letting a stationary 12W dimmable vintage Edison bulb sit inside. The lens takes the expanding light from the bulb and compresses it into a highly focused horizontal beam, creating that classic lighthouse "loom" sweeping across the room.

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SPOTTED FORM 4 IN TODAY’S @apple KEYNOTE

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3D printing of a patient-specific aortic dissection model to investigate blood flow dynamics using MRI, with a particular focus on 4D Flow MRI sequences. The model will be reconstructed from medical imaging data and manufactured using the Formlabs Form 4L with the new Flexible 80A Resin V2. This project is part of the PhD research of a vascular surgeon, Florent LE BARS, and aims to improve our understanding of flow patterns within the true and false lumens of aortic dissections. As part of the project, we are supporting Samuel GUIGO from W.INN, the Centre de l’Innovation en Santé at CHU de Brest, to document and share the development of this innovative patient-specific 3D printing approach. Leave a like if you want to see Part II!

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To address debilitating thumb cramps in a swimmer, Ot Supply GmbH designed this custom aquatic orthosis. Fabricated from BioMed Durable resin, the device maintains a specific anatomical arch in the hand, successfully preventing muscle spasms and pain during training. This showcases the power of additive manufacturing and biocompatible materials in delivering targeted, functional medical devices. Formlabs offers a broad range of SLA resins and SLS powders spanning categories including General Purpose, Impact Resistant, High Stiffness, Temperature Resistant, Elastomeric, Specialty, Casting, Dental, and Medical. #Orthotics #AdditiveManufacturing #BioMedDurable #OtSupplyGmbH #MedTech #3DPrinting #Formlabs #SportsMedicine

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Wait for end to see if it flies 👀 With @adskfusion360 generative design toolkit, it’s simple to produce organic optimized shapes. What’s even more awesome is that we can run our simulations directly with materials from the Formlabs resin/ powder library. In this example, we used generative design to produce a drone chassis printed with Rigid 4000. Leave a comment if you want to see a carbon fiber version! Shoutout to Austin Holbrook for providing advice on this project! #generativedesign #dronelife #formlabs #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting

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Building drones can be hard. Formlabs makes it easier with the Fuse SLS 3D print ecosystem. See how Lightcraft has made Fuse a part of their workflow https://bit.ly/4huUaVe

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Batman’s Exploding Batarang, ripped straight from the comics. YouTuber @crashmakerspace’s latest comic-inspired invention brought Batman’s batarang to life. Using a Formlabs Form 4 3D Printer with Clear V5 and Tough 1500 Resins, he was able to design and fabricate custom casings for the batarang's internal mechanisms. #batman #3dprinting #science

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This is a great design concept for a 1m wingspan flying wing RC airplane that prints in a single Form 4L build in just a few parts. It features print-in-place, flexural control surfaces for improved aerodynamics and reduced assembly. Designed by Maxim Lobovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Formlabs.

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Lightcraft used to outsource drone parts and wait weeks. Now they print them in-house, in hours. Watch how they do it with Formlabs Fuse ecosystem at the link in our bio #3dprinting #drone

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This is what happens when you strap two jet engines to a Harley Davidson. YouTuber @warped.tt was tasked by Bikes and Beards to create a solely jet-powered Harley Davidson for a cross-country road trip. Using the Formlabs Form 4L and Rigid 10K Resin, he printed a pair of durable, heat-resistant housings for the jet engines; then bolted those to a motorcycle. #3dprinting #motorcycle #engineering

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Lightcraft has changed how they build drones with Formlabs Fuse Ecosystem. See how at the link in our bio

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New preform version just dropped. Now including multi build projects, moving parts outside the build volume, and more! Members of the PreForm insider program got access to these features weeks ago, to get early access to the newest features, sign up at the link in our bio