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Key features

microFAB-3D is an ultra-high resolution 3D-printing system, based on two-photon polymerization direct laser writing technology. With a minimal feature size down to 0.2microns-wide, microFAB-3D opens new perspectives in microfluidics, micro-optics, cells culture, micro-robotics or meta-materials. Open and evolutive, microFAB-3D can be adapted to fit your needs.

3D-print
at the highest
resolution

Feel the power of two-photon polymerization and print features down to 200 nanometers wide! The highest resolution is achievable with any configuration of µFAB-3D, from Basic to Advanced.

A unique
technology

Our innovative micro-printing systems rely on industrial lasers with unique characteristics, in terms of highest printing-resolution, compactness, cost-efficiency and flexibility of use. It also provides better reliability because these industrial lasers last a very long time with no need for yearly maintenance.

Print the most complex structures

Unlike conventionnal 3D-printing technologies, our direct laser writing technology allows us to get rid of the traditionnal "layer-by-layer" approach. You can therefore print the most complex architectures, with no need of support material or post processing, and enhanced mechanical properties.

Adapt the resolution throughout the fabrication

Our software allows you to adapt the printing resolution during the fabrication. Use a big voxel to print faster, and a smaller one to realize the complex features!

Print on the tip of optical fibers

Align and print on structured substrates, or directly on the tip of optical fibers of various dimensions, at 1µm precision. Custom holders are available for unconventional ferrules or automated printing on multiple fibers.

Upgrade from Standard to Advanced easily

microFAB-3D can evolve easily depending on your needs and resources. You may explore 3D-microprinting at high resolution with microFAB-3D.Standard, and upgrade it afterwards to microFAB-3D.Advanced for large range replications, Voronoï structures, a second laser, and many other features.

Materials

Microlight3D provides a range of 10 proprietary photoresists optimized for our two-photon polymerization technology.

The various properties of these resins allow you to explore many applications fields.

Specifications
Software
Technology
System microFAB-3D.Standard microFAB-3D.Advanced microFAB-3D.Advanced
full options
Lateral writing resolution (X,Y) Adjustable from <0.2µm to 3µm
Vertical writing resolution (Z) Adjustable from <0.6µm to 10µm
XYZ high resolution writing range (without stitching) 100µm 300µm 300µm
Minimal surface roughness (with anti-vibration bench) 20nanometers
Printing speed 100µm/s at high resolution (0.2µm), 1mm/s at lower resolution (2µm)
Stitching and replication (X,Y) Manual. Resolution : 2µm Automated. Precision: down to 0.7µm Automated. Precision: down to 0.2µm
Stitching and replication area (X,Y) 75×25 mm² 100×75 mm² 100×75 mm²
Maximum object height (Z) 0.15 mm 0.45 mm 20 mm
Stitching (Z) No No Precision: 0.065 µm
Auto-focalisation No Yes Yes
Alignment Mode No Yes – Precision: 1 µm Yes – Precision: 1 µm
Laser Wavelength 532nm 532nm 532nm
+ 2nd slot available for another laser wavelength
(1064nm typical, or any other laser chosen by the user)

Testimonials

The Smart Print system has provided us with a quick, flexible and extremely easy to use lithographic tool. Almost everybody in our lab has gone hardmask-less!

Juan Trastoy Quintela

CNRS-Thales - France

The Smart Print system has provided us with a quick, flexible and extremely easy to use lithographic tool. Almost everybody in our lab has gone hardmask-less!

Juan Trastoy Quintela

CNRS-Thales - France