In medtech, precision is everything. Developing microneedles, tissue engineering scaffolds or implantable micro devices depends upon being able to make the incredibly small also incredibly reliable – and repeatable.
In medtech, precision is everything. Developing microneedles, tissue engineering scaffolds or implantable micro devices depends upon being able to make the incredibly small also incredibly reliable – and repeatable.
That precision and reliability is exactly what the Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) microArch™ S240 delivers, and it’s now available to innovators working in the Makerspace at PHTA. It’s not just another piece of kit – it’s a game-changer for working at the intersection of engineering and biology, where the details measured in microns can make miles of difference.
The S240 uses Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL), a unique BMF technology that projects ultra-fine layers of light to cure resin with features as small as 10 microns and tolerances down to ±25 microns. That level of precision opens the door to things that were previously out of reach for most labs: complex microfluidic devices, miniature endoscopic components and biosensors, all of which demand accuracy.
As well as working small, this printer also works rapidly. With a build volume of 100 × 100 × 75 mm and speeds up to ten times faster than earlier micro-printing systems, the S240 enables swift iteration. You can test, tweak and print again within days, not weeks, offering a distinct advantage in medical product development where every prototype feeds directly into faster verification and validation.
Researchers and startups using the BMF S240 in the Makerspace are finding new ways to push boundaries – fabricating microfluidic “lab-on-a-chip” devices that integrate channels, valves, and sensors into a single part, with no assembly required; designing microneedle patches that deliver drugs or collect samples with pinpoint control; building custom micro-scaffolds that replicate the body’s own capillary structures for tissue growth; and creating tiny optical housings that will lead to next-generation endoscopes and imaging tools.
Because the S240 supports functional and biocompatible materials, it’s just as suited to research as it is to developing real-world clinical devices. You can prototype early-stage designs using industrial resins, then move straight into low-volume production, without costly tooling or long lead times.
At its core, this is what the PHTA Makerspace is all about: giving medtech developers access to the tools that help ideas become tangible. The BMF S240 empowers engineers, clinicians and entrepreneurs to work much more efficiently, from the first concept sketch to a working device ready for testing.
Contact our team to book a demo and discover how we can help you push the limits of medtech innovation, one micron at a time.
