Industrial Injection-Molding Grade 3D Printer Released: Flashforge Unveils Major Photopolymer Upgrade – Prototype as Final Product, Sample as Mass Production

Panda3dp.com Guide:3D printing is in a constant state of breakthrough and innovation. Each significant technological advancement or product launch holds the potential to transform niche sectors within the manufacturing industry. A growing number of 3D printer manufacturers are introducing solutions that partially replace traditional injection molding, drawing substantial attention within the field.

On April 16, 2025, Panda3dp.com learned that Flashforge, a leading name in 3D printing, officially unveiled its brand-new industrial injection-molding grade 3D printing series – the R Series (R1 / R1 MAX) – along with a comprehensive solution.

This series is built on Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology and powered by Flashforge’s independently developed PReS (Photon Reaction System), a photon-based mass manufacturing platform. The system integrates proprietary industrial-grade 3D printing hardware, high-performance polymer materials, and intelligent cloud-based control software to deliver a revolutionary, mold-free photopolymer manufacturing solution for the industry.

Prototype as Product, Sample as Production

Traditional injection molding often faces challenges such as long mold development cycles and high upfront costs, limiting the ability to quickly iterate designs or customize products.  

The R Series solution, encompassing hardware, materials, and software, stands as one of the most comprehensive photopolymer-based additive manufacturing systems available. By replacing traditional workflows with streamlined digital processes, it enables efficient production of parts with outstanding mechanical performance and a surface finish rivaling that of injection-molded components.

Whether dealing with complex geometries or high-precision parts demanding tight tolerances, the R Series delivers exceptional accuracy within ±65μm, ensuring each component adheres to stringent industrial standards. It fills the market gap for “prototype equals product, sample equals mass production,” and is well-suited for engineering prototyping and small-batch production of high-performance resin components.

R Series: Industrial-Grade 3D Printers for Injection Molding Quality

The R1 and R1 MAX offer expanded build volumes to accommodate both large-scale components and high-density printing of smaller parts.

Their four-axis gantry architecture enables high-speed printing with precise multi-dimensional alignment, enhancing both accuracy and yield. A multimodal sensor array comprising over 20 sensors ensures full process traceability and precision at every step. Combined with an industrial-grade control system, the platform intelligently senses, analyzes, and adjusts key parameters in real-time, enabling a highly automated, flexible, and precision-driven manufacturing process.

This cutting-edge product philosophy, bolstered by over a decade of Flashforge’s manufacturing experience, guarantees injection molding-level quality and superior end-use part performance.

Versatile and Comprehensive Materials Library: Broad Application, Wide Market Coverage

Flashforge has developed a robust library of industrial-grade 3D printing materials to meet the diverse manufacturing needs of various end-use scenarios. The mechanical properties of these printed components are comparable to those of traditional thermoplastics.

Available materials span over 20 types, including ABS-like, nylon-like, PEEK-like, and elastomers, all delivering exceptional mechanical strength and refined surface finishes. These parts are ready for direct application in consumer electronics, humanoid robotics, automotive parts, and more.

This empowers unrestricted design, rapid product iteration, and propels the manufacturing sector closer to the ideal of flexible production.

Plug-and-Play Software Ecosystem

The R Series solution is further enhanced by integrated software – FlashReady2 and FlashLink – which create a seamless data pipeline from design to production, ensuring every print task is efficiently prepared and data-driven.

FlashReady2 features an intelligent slicing engine that provides smart layout suggestions and one-click support generation. It includes specialized print profiles for each material and application, conducts model pre-checks to identify potential issues, and offers optimization suggestions to ensure maximum slicing efficiency and print quality straight out of the box.

FlashLink, a cloud-based management platform, works in concert with FlashReady2 to establish a closed-loop production ecosystem – covering model processing, job scheduling, device management, and data analytics – thereby maximizing both printing productivity and the strategic value of data.

3D Printing Like Injection Molding

“To 3D print as precisely as injection molding” has long been the aspiration of Flashforge’s photopolymer team, and it remains the primary reason users choose to collaborate with them.

By achieving injection molding-level quality in 3D-printed mass production, this solution bypasses the cumbersome, time-intensive chains of traditional manufacturing. It enables enterprises to iterate faster, fulfill production quickly, respond to market changes with agility, and ultimately gain a stronger competitive edge – all while reducing production costs.

Looking ahead, Flashforge’s photopolymer team will continue to focus on end-use applications, expanding their portfolio of materials to meet the diverse demands of industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and sports health – realizing true mass application across various sectors.