Nomination Products of the Year 2024
BMF: 3D printer microArch S240
For the additive manufacturing category, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), developer of precision micro stereolithography, is presenting the microArch S240 for test and small series parts in the micro range. Highest resolution, accuracy and precision are among the main features.
Suitable for prototypes and end products, the microArch series 3D printers push the boundaries of resolution, accuracy and precision of additive manufacturing technology and promote miniaturization with new application possibilities in many industries. These printers are based on the patented process of projection micro stereolithography (PµSL), which combines the advantages of digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography. A flash of light triggers the rapid photopolymerization of an entire layer of synthetic resin. Continuous exposures increase the working speed. The components are built up from top to bottom in a resin basin, which reduces the need for support structures. The resolution of the optics, the precision of the mechanical components, the exposure control and the resulting curing enable resolutions of up to two micrometers and a scale accuracy of plus/minus ten micrometers.
The 3D printers in the microArch series are divided into three series according to the achievable resolution. With a resolution of up to 25 micrometers, the S350 model is suitable for micro-scale parts, but also for small parts that require high accuracy and precision. It combines high part quality with increased speed and throughput. The second series comprises printers with a resolution of up to ten micrometers and a large installation space for industrial applications. This includes the microArch S240 with an installation space of 100 x 100 x 75 millimeters. Printers such as the microArch S230 offer the highest resolution of up to two micrometers. Research laboratories and manufacturers who require prototypes or series parts with tight tolerances achieve high detail resolution and design freedom. The high printing speed and a maximum build volume of 50 x 50 x 50 millimetres enable high cost-effectiveness.
3D printer from the microArch S249 series by Boston Micro Fabrication, nominated in the Additive Manufacturing category.
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