Key Takeaways
- Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) releases the microArch S150 Series, comprising two compact desktop systems: microArch S150 and microArch S150 Ultra.
- The Ultra model is nine times faster than the regular S150, suitable for rapid prototyping, iterative design, and low-volume production.
- Both systems have 25 µm optical resolution, 10–100 µm layer heights, and ±3 µm positional accuracy.
- The microArch S150 Series is designed for microfluidics, fiber optics, biomedical devices, electronics, and advanced research.
Introduction to the microArch S150 Series
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has introduced the microArch S150 Series, a range of compact desktop systems designed for micro-precision 3D printing. The series includes two models: the microArch S150 and the microArch S150 Ultra. The Ultra model is specifically designed for rapid prototyping, iterative design, and low-volume production, offering a significant increase in speed compared to the regular S150.
Technical Specifications
The microArch S150 Series boasts impressive technical specifications, including:
- 25 µm optical resolution
- 10–100 µm layer heights
- ±3 µm positional accuracy
- Layer print time: 4-12 seconds
- Build volume: 80mm x 48mm x 50mm
- Printing wavelength: 405nm
- Resin tank temperature: up to 60℃
- UV-C (253.7nm) sterilization system for build chamber sanitation
Comparison of microArch S150 and microArch S150 Ultra
| Feature | microArch S150 | microArch S150 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Standard | 9 times faster than S150 |
| Application | Lab-oriented, experiment-oriented | Rapid prototyping, iterative design, low-volume production |
| Layer print time | 4-12 seconds | 4-12 seconds |
| Build volume | 80mm x 48mm x 50mm | 80mm x 48mm x 50mm |
Ease of Use and Deployment
Both systems in the microArch S150 Series are designed to be user-friendly and easy to deploy. Features such as automatic calibration, automated leveling, automated setup, touchscreens, and optimized material handling make it simple for users to operate the systems.
Bottom Line
The microArch S150 Series from Boston Micro Fabrication offers a significant advancement in micro-precision 3D printing, with the Ultra model providing exceptional speed and versatility. With its impressive technical specifications and user-friendly design, the microArch S150 Series is poised to revolutionize the field of microfluidics, fiber optics, biomedical devices, electronics, and advanced research. As BMF CEO John Kawola stated, the company's mission is to make micro-precision 3D printing more accessible, and the microArch S150 Series is a significant step towards achieving this goal.