When we talk about micro 3D printing, the production of parts measured in single-digit microns down to a layer thickness of 5 microns and a resolution of 2 microns has often been the most highlighted criteria. There are technologies that can achieve parts on a smaller scale. Those parts are then measured in nanometers (nm), which is 1,000 times smaller than a micron.
In the list of micro AM technologies that can achieve parts measurable in nm, we will add the D4200S high resolution 3D printer from nano3Dprint. Capable of a 20 nanometers print resolution, the D4200S is reported to prioritize versatility, ease and precision.
The printer’s nano-deposition mode is actually capable of printing between 20 nm to 250 μm, and D4200S achieves ultimate printing positional accuracy at less than 1 nanometer. Furthermore, it dispenses functional materials with feature sizes that range from 5 μm to 400 μm.
Capable of printing functional materials for electronics, prototyping, R&D, industrial applications and bio-printing, the D4200S print heads accommodate various print materials, including gold, silver, copper, polymers, metallic oxides, organic compounds and photosensitive polymers. Specifically engineered to enable advanced innovations, the D4200S includes (Atomic Force Microscopy) AFM capabilities for analysis, nano writing and patented 3D printing technology, enabling users to print computer chips or set foundational advancements for complex biological structures. Users can also utilize the D4200S for maskless lithography, mask repair and tissue engineering, a press release explains.
“Our goal with introducing the D4200S is to provide accessible next-generation technology for top-tier research labs and innovative startups alike,” says Gretta Perlmutter, nano3Dprint Product Success Manager.
“For example, one D4200S printer can essentially replace all the equipment necessary for lithographic processing in a cleanroom. While a fully equipped cleanroom could cost millions of dollars, the D4200S is a fraction of the cost,” Perlmutter added.
Starting today, customers can secure early commercial availability of the D4200S micro-to-nanoscale printer with a 25% ($62,500) minimum down payment. The total cost of the D4200S printer is $250,000, and shipments will begin later this year.
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