{
  "id": 14454202,
  "title": "Formlabs Has a 3D Printer for Normies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/formlabs-has-a-3d-printer-for-normies",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/formlabs-has-a-3d-printer-for-normies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new 3D printer from Formlabs, called the Form Studio 1, is being marketed towards ordinary consumers. The company, known for producing high-end printers, is now offering an affordable option at $699. The printer uses SLA (stereolithography) resin technology to create detailed objects with a quiet and odor-free operation. It comes with a front touchscreen for easy control and is compact enough to fit under a desk. The printer also includes an optional wash unit for cleaning uncured resin from models. Formlabs emphasizes that the printer is safe and odorless enough for use in bedrooms. A quick test print of a Raspberry Pi casing took around eight minutes. The printer boasts a low failure rate of 2% in internal testing, making it a strong contender in the 3D printing market. Users can control the printer via a mobile app.",
  "summary": "The Form Studio 1 is a $699 desktop-sized printer that fits on a desk and only stinks a little bit.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}