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Micro-manufacturing in photopolymers: Supporting researchers, engineers, and manufacturers with intricate, high-detail parts.

Micro 3D Printing Service: PHOTOPOLYMER

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WE MANUFACTURE ON THE MICRO SCALE

Leveraging Micro 3D Printing: Solutions Tailored to Your Application Needs.

  • cad drawing simplifies the size of the building space 3d printer

    94 mm x 52 mm x 45 mm

  • cad drawing shows the XY resolution 3d printer

    10 µm in XY

    cad drawing shows the Z resolution 3d printer

    5 µm in Z

  • cad drawing shows the wall thikness 3d printer

    ≥ 60 µm

    Two contact surfaces
     

    cad drawing shows the wall thikness 3d printer

    ≥ 80 µm

    One contact surface
     

  • cad drawing shows the hole diameter 3d printer

    ≥ 80 µm

    horizontal

    cad drawing shows the hole diameter 3d printer

    ≥ 100 µm

    vertical

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MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR MICRO 3D PRINTING

Specialized Photopolymers for Detailed, Robust, and Application-specific Outputs.

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BMF HTL

HTL is a high performance engineering material with high strength, stiffness and heat resistance that can withstand temperatures up to 114C.

HTL enables the display of high-resolution features and is ideal for a wide range of technical and medical applications, including those requiring autoclave sterilisation. Components made from this material are available in transparent yellow and black.

INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS

  • ELECTRONICS: Small electrical parts inserts, sensor housings

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Micro gears, small construction parts, microfluidics

  • AUTOMATION ENGINEERING: Microgears, inserts, plates

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BMF HEK

HEK is a stiff, tough material with a good combination of strength and elongation.

It is well suited for use in mechanical parts in the µm range. Components made from this material are available in yellow transparent and black.

INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS

  • ELECTRONICS: Small electrical parts inserts, sensor housings

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Micro gears, small construction parts, microfluidics

  • AUTOMATION ENGINEERING: Microgears, inserts, plates

3d printed microcomponent micro gears

BMF RG - biocompatible

RG from BASF Forward AM's Ultracur 3D® photopolymer product line is a durable engineering material that can be used for printing functional end-use parts. Its key feature is that it absorbs very little water and is suitable for a wide range of applications such as electrical housings, closures and functional prototyping. The material is also biocompatible. Components made from this material are available in yellow transparent and black.

INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS

  • ELECTRONICS: Inserts for small electrical parts

  • MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY: Biocompatible small parts, biocompatible mechanically strong parts and connections

  • AUTOMATION ENGINEERING: Microgears , inserts, mechanically strong parts and connections

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If our standard materials don’t meet your specific needs, explore custom solutions at our Development Centre where we specialize in individual material modification, material qualification, and parameter development.

FIND YOUR PERFECT MATERIAL MATCH

For a no-obligation quote, please upload your data in a suitable exchange format—preferably Step 203/Step 214 (.step/.stp) or Parasolid (.x_t).

Also, let us know your specific requirements for the component.

 

Don't forget to include your phone number, so we can promptly address any questions or clarifications we might need.

READY FOR A QUOTE?

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