SLA 3D Printing & Resin 3D Printing Services
High-resolution SLA 3D printing and resin 3D printing for parts that need a smooth-surface finish and fine detail invisible to FDM. Forge Labs runs calibrated SLA systems with 50-micron layers across a full library of engineering and specialist resins — from detailed visual prototypes and display models to castable jewellery patterns and bio-compatible dental work.
Typical projects start from $500+ · Engineering & business enquiries welcome · Upload CAD, STEP & STL files for review
Manufactured in
Sydney, Australia · Quality-checked on every job
Why Forge Labs
Why teams choose SLA at Forge Labs
High-detail, isotropic resin parts with the right resin selected for every job.
50-Micron Layer Detail
SLA resin prints in 25–100 micron layers — fine enough to capture text, logos and surface texture invisible to FDM.
Ultra-Smooth Finish
Isotropic surface quality straight off the build platform. Minimal post-processing for visual prototypes and master patterns.
Engineering Resins
Tough, Durable, High-Temp, Flexible, Castable and Bio-Compatible-rated resins for functional and specialist parts.
Castable for Investment
Burn-out clean castable resins for jewellery, dental and intricate metal pattern work.
Tight Tolerances
±0.05–0.15 mm achievable on small parts, with feature resolution down to 0.2 mm.
Our Workflow
From file to fully-cured SLA part
Submit your CAD
STL or STEP file uploaded via our quote form. Sketches and reference photos are also welcome.
Resin & layer selection
We recommend the right resin and layer height based on detail, mechanical needs and finish requirements.
Print & UV cure
Parts are printed on calibrated SLA systems, washed in IPA, then UV post-cured for full mechanical strength.
Finish & dispatch
Supports removed, sanded, painted or clear-coated to spec. QC checked and shipped Australia-wide.
What we deliver
High-resolution resin 3D printing, calibrated for production
Resin 3D printing · 50-micron layers · UV post-cure · Engineering and specialist resins
SLA stereolithography uses a UV laser or LCD light source to cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer. The result is a near-isotropic part with surface quality that no extrusion process can match. Forge Labs runs a calibrated SLA fleet, automated wash stations and a UV post-cure chamber — so every part leaves the workshop fully cured to its rated mechanical properties, not just dry to the touch.
- 25 to 100 micron layer heights for visual or speed-optimised prints
- Standard, Tough, Durable, High-Temp, Flexible, Clear, Castable and Bio-Compatible resins
- Automated IPA wash and UV post-cure for full mechanical strength
- In-house sanding, priming, painting and clear-coating
- Castable resin support for jewellery and dental investment casting
- Free DFM review on every order — orientation, supports, resin choice
Our 3D printing services
Explore our 3D printing services
3D Printing Services
Industrial and business 3D printing across FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal — for engineers, procurement and product teams Australia-wide.
Learn more ↗FDM 3D Printing
Tough thermoplastic parts for jigs, housings, brackets and durable functional prototypes.
Learn more ↗Rapid Prototyping
Fast, iterative prototypes and functional parts to validate your design before committing to tooling.
Learn more ↗Low-Volume Production
Production-grade short runs from 1 to 10,000+ parts without the cost of full injection tooling.
Learn more ↗Exhibition & Display Models
Large-format 3D printed exhibition models, product display models and show pieces — printed, finished and brand-coloured.
Learn more ↗Materials
Resins for every application
The right resin for visual, functional, flexible, optical or specialist work — selected on every quote.
Standard Resin
VisualSmooth, isotropic finish for visually-perfect prototypes, master patterns and concept models.
Tough Resin (ABS-like)
FunctionalHigher impact strength for snap-fits, living hinges and parts that need to survive handling.
Durable Resin (PP-like)
FlexiblePolypropylene-like flexibility and fatigue resistance for clip features and repeated-load parts.
High-Temp Resin
HeatHeat deflection up to ~238 °C — ideal for moulding masters, thermoforming patterns and heated fixtures.
Flexible Resin
SoftShore 80A rubber-like resin for grips, seals, gaskets and ergonomic prototypes.
Castable Resin
CastBurn-out clean for investment casting of jewellery, dental copings and intricate metal patterns.
Clear Resin
OpticalPolishes to optical clarity. Used for light guides, fluidics prototypes and transparent enclosures.
Bio-Compatible Resin
SpecialistClass I and Class IIa-rated resins for dental, surgical-guide and skin-contact prototyping (regulatory approval is the client's).
Industries we serve
Where SLA shines
Anywhere fine detail, smooth finish or specialist resin properties matter more than raw mechanical strength.
Jewellery & Dental
Castable resin patterns for investment casting, dental crowns, surgical guides and orthodontic models.
Visual Prototypes
Concept models with crisp text, logos and surface detail for design reviews and stakeholder presentations.
Master Patterns
Highly-detailed positives for vacuum casting, silicone moulding and low-volume polyurethane production.
Microfluidics & Optics
Clear resin parts for fluid channels, light guides and transparent housings with polished optical surfaces.
Film & Special Effects
Props, miniatures and character maquettes with photograph-grade surface detail.
Snap-Fit Functional
Tough and Durable resins for working prototypes with living hinges, clips and press-fits.
Showcase
Recent SLA work
High-detail clear-resin prototype, 50-micron layers, UV post-cured.
Custom award printed in SLA, primed and metallic-finished.
Full-detail figurines for a tabletop collection.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Ready to start your project?
Upload your file or send a quick brief — most quotes come back within 4 working hours, with parts dispatched Australia-wide from our Sydney workshops.