Stereolithography

SLA is an high resolution 3D printing technology suitable for applications ranging from model-making to microfluidics.

Formlabs Form 2

The ProtoSpace houses 7 Formlabs Form 2 Desktop SLA printers.

These machines while being small in stature are capable of producing some impressively detailed structures using UV setting resins.

These novel process the machines produces your parts includes printing your parts upside down. It does this by using a laser, the machines solidify liquid resin into solid plastic, layer by layer.

Process SLA (Stereolithography)
Build size (mm) 145 x 145 x 175 (max)
Layer height

100 μm default

25 μm minimum
Feature / resolution 0.5 mm (minimum feature)
Print Speed ~ 50 hrs/L
Slicing Software Preform
Material/s

Standard Clear (material subject to change)
Post Processing ~ 2 hours
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.