The rotating filter is just 70μm wide and 60μm tall with square openings that measure 6.5μm on each side. Scale bar: 10μm.
(Image: Dong Wu, University of Science and Technology of China)
The microfilter was developed using a very precise 3D printing technique known as two-photon polymerisation
Digital anatomy Polyjet printing (left) which simulates the biomechanical structure of the anatomy, and full colour Polyjet printing (right) which is used for visual representation of anatomical models
The printer will support medical decision making and aid in the development of new imaging and diagnostic medical devices
The new NXG XII 600 from SLM Solutions wields twelve 1kW lasers for increased productivity. (Image: SLM Solutions)
SLM Solutions' NXG XII 600 is equipped with twelve 1kW lasers, while Additive Industries's upcoming MetalFAB-600 will be equipped with ten 1kW lasers
The 3D printer developed at TU Graz melts metal powder using high-performance LED light sources. (Image: TU Graz)
Researchers at TU Graz in Austria have developed a 3D printing process that uses a high-power LED beam to melt metal powder, instead of a laser
A simulation used by the researchers to help determine the impact of spatter in LPBF. (Image: LLNL)
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a method for reducing – or even eliminating – defects in metal parts built via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)
HP and its partners are using their 3D printing teams, technology and experience to help deliver critical medical parts in the ongoing effort against Covid-19.
3D printing copper is important in the space industry for printing rocket nozzles, like the one produced by Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, shown here
Optically-driven additive manufacturing is entering uncharted territory with challenging reflective, thermally conductive metals such as copper, finds Andy Extance
The Nanoscribe team were presented with the award by Jessica Rowbury, editor of Electro Optics
Nanoscribe has won an innovation award at Laser World of Photonics for its Quantum X maskless lithography system, designed for industrial fabrication of refractive and diffractive microoptics
Micro-scaffolds printed by Microlight3D's two-photon polymerisation
Microlight3D, a manufacturer of 3D microprinting systems, has bought French firm Smart Force Technologies to extend its product portfolio to include 2D microprinting
The 9th annual SPIE Startup Challenge recognised a company aiming to shift prostate-cancer treatment from an invasive surgical procedure to a brief, office-based visit, as the winner of its top award at SPIE Photonics West
FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
Integration, automation, collaboration, customisation and designing for testing and manufacturability will help component and system makers lower costs and increase production, finds Andy Extance
Credit: THOR Biomedicine
Several different light-based treatments that have relied on lasers are now finding uses for LEDs, finds Andy Extance
In Electro Optics’ most recent webinar, career flexibility and interdisciplinary skills were highlighted as important traits in the future workforce
Carlos Lee talks to Maik Müller, chief executive officer at Nynomic, a holding company of nine photonics enterprises operating in the life science, clean tech and green tech sectors
