Anyone who has used a desktop resin printer knows the print itself is only half the job. What follows is a messy routine: lifting a part still coated in uncured resin off the build plate, moving it to a separate wash station, letting it dry and then curing it under UV light. Each handoff is another chance for resin to end up on your gloves, tools or workspace instead of staying on the print. Resin printer maker UniFormation wants to remove those handoffs altogether with the S10, which it bills as the world’s first desktop fully automated resin 3D printer. In practice, that means printing, washing and drying all happen behind a single closed door. Ahead of the Kickstarter campaign, we take a closer look at how the S10 works and whether all-in-one automation could shape the future of consumer resin printing.
How the fully-automated workflow operates
The S10 uses a 16K mono LCD and a 405 nm light source to print. Once printing finishes, the build platform rotates to drain excess resin, then rotates back. As the platform moves across to the wash tank, which holds up to 9 L, a cleaning cover slides over the resin vat.
Washing runs in two cycles. Each time, the platform dips into the cleaning fluid and moves from side to side to scrub resin off the model, then tilts to drain the fluid. After the second cycle, the platform turns 270° to face the drying port, where a drying fan dries the part at 35–45°C.
However, the part isn’t completely finished at that stage. UniFormation’s own workflow description notes that the user must still remove the model, strip away the support structures and post-cure it. For that last step, the company offers an optional plug-and-play curing module that snaps into the S10 and operates through the main touchscreen.
Specifications and Features
The S10 has a build volume of 223.03 × 125.9 × 200 mm. Its 16K mono LCD has a resolution of 15,360 × 6,540 pixels and a pixel size of 14.52 × 19.25 µm. The Z-axis runs on a C5-class ball screw with a stated repeatability of ±0.005 mm, and the resin vat holds up to 1,000 ml.
The machine measures 620 × 340 × 620 mm. UniFormation argues that it should be compared with the combined footprint of a printer, a wash station and a drying or curing unit, since the S10 replaces the need for all three.
The S10 arrives factory pre-leveled, with automatic resin feeding and auto-heating, and print jobs can be monitored through an app. Real-time pressure sensors are designed to catch foreign objects and help prevent failed prints, and UniFormation says an assisted release film cuts peel force by more than 30%. The release film itself is NFEP. A 5-inch touchscreen tilts to 60°, and operating noise is rated at 60 dB or below.
For slicing, the S10 supports Chitubox and Lychee alongside UniFormation Studio, which includes five pre-configured resin profiles: Standard, ABS-Like, Wear-Resistant, Engineering and Miniature Detail. UniFormation says the enclosed chamber, combined with internal air purification, keeps odor to a minimum.
Automation Starts Before the Print Begins
UniFormation is also building a software ecosystem around the S10, designed to cut the number of steps between finding a model and starting a print. It links UniGalix, the company’s model library, with UniFormation Studio, its slicing software.
In a typical workflow, users source a model on one platform, prepare it in another application, configure print settings manually, then export and transfer the file to the printer. With the S10, UniFormation says users will be able to find compatible models in UniGalix, open them directly in UniFormation Studio for slicing, and send the finished file to the printer over the network. The company’s aim is for automation to start when the user chooses what to print, not when the build plate starts moving, with the S10 at the center of a more connected resin printing workflow.
Scaling Beyond a Single Machine: The S10 Fluid Hub
For studios and print farms with high print volumes, UniFormation offers the optional S10 Fluid Hub. A single Hub serves up to three S10 units and can wash two machines simultaneously. It holds two 10 L tanks and automatically fills and recycles the cleaning fluid.
The Hub uses a two-stage process, a rough wash followed by a fine rinse. UniFormation says this extends the life of the wash solvent, cutting operating costs. The first container can be used for the initial wash with relatively older IPA, while the second container uses cleaner IPA for the final wash. Once the IPA in the second container becomes contaminated, it can be transferred to the first container, and the second container can then be refilled with fresh IPA. This allows the cleaning fluid to be used more efficiently and helps extend its overall service life.
Target Applications
UniFormation is aiming the S10 first at tabletop gamers, miniature painters and hobbyists who create detailed miniatures and character models. For them, the company says, the integrated workflow simplifies producing and preparing prints. It also sees a fit for Etsy sellers, small creative studios, and engineering and R&D teams producing prototypes or small batches, who can save workspace and reduce manual handling and labor by avoiding multiple separate machines.
UniFormation also points to jewelry models and dental models as possible applications, depending on the compatibility and validation of the relevant resins and workflows. According to the company, selected professional users tested the S10 during development and pre-launch, and their feedback was used to evaluate the integrated workflow, usability and overall printing experience.
For print farms, UniFormation recommends a setup of three S10 printers paired with one S10 Fluid Hub. The company says this can significantly reduce labor costs, as staff spend less time on repetitive post-processing tasks and can focus on higher-value work instead.
Pricing and Availability
The S10 will launch on Kickstarter in late October 2026. UniFormation has set its MSRP at $1,299, with a Kickstarter pledge price of $999. Backers who place a refundable $20 deposit before launch and then pledge on Kickstarter receive their deposit back plus $100 within 14 days of the campaign ending, bringing the effective VIP Early Bird price to $899. This tier also includes a two-year warranty and priority shipping. The S10 will ship to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia, with delivery estimated for March 2027. Shipping to additional countries will be confirmed on the S10 Kickstarter pre-launch page.
By moving washing and drying inside the printer, UniFormation is targeting the post-processing steps that make resin printing messy and time-consuming. Once production units reach backers, the practical questions will be how thoroughly the automated wash cleans complex geometries, and how much maintenance the moving parts, cleaning fluid and enclosed chamber need over time. The answers will show whether all-in-one resin printing becomes a new category or remains a niche for users willing to trade desk space for convenience.
For additional product specifications, images, videos, and product information, please visit the official UniFormation S10 product page HERE.
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