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The microArchS240 3D printer
Rewriting the rules of precision manufacturing to cater to the ever-shrinking demands of modern industries
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n the dynamic world of precision manufacturing, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the lifeblood of progress. Armed with Boston
Micro Fabrication’s (BMF) cutting-edge technology, Quartisis - a pioneering micro printing and machining company - has seized this mantra and embraced an unconventional solution: micro 3D printing.
FACING THE CHALLENGES: A MICROSCOPIC WORLD Quartisis’ journey into the world of micro 3D printing was driven by its mission to transcend the limitations of conventional manufacturing techniques. Specialising in intricate, precision microstructures for medical devices and electronics,
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HARNESSING MICRO 3D PRINTING
the company was eager to expand its traditional metal machining processes to include more materials and more industries.
BMF has also been keeping pace with this shift towards miniaturisation, thanks to its high precision 3D printing technology. Using Projection Micro Stereolithography (PμSL) technology, the company’s printers leverage light, customisable optics, a high- quality movement platform, and controlled processing technology. By combining multiple performance materials and related post-treatment processes, BMF has developed a new precision manufacturing solution. Enter BMF’s microArchS240 3D
printer. Te initial adoption of this technology opened new avenues for
Quartisis. Sheila Ziobro, Quartisis’ Director of Business Development and Engineering, believes the acquisition of BMF’s printer was a pivotal step that set the company apart. With printing resolutions down to the 2 to 25-micron range, Quartisis found a game-changing solution to its precision manufacturing needs. From an engineering standpoint, the need for high precision technology is indisputable, Ziobro says: “Everything is going much, much smaller, whether it’s our electronics or medical devices, whether you want to make a smaller incision and you want a smaller product going into the individual.” As industries continue to scale down their products, the demand for precision will only intensify, making Quartisis’ pioneering efforts all the more crucial.
3D PRINTING: A RESHAPING FORCE Quartisis’ success story begins with its ability to leverage micro 3D printing in ways that were unachievable before. Traditionally, the intricacy of microstructures came at the cost of time and accuracy. Lead times often spanned
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