Development of a 3D printer using scanning projection stereolithography

Lee, M. P., Cooper, G. J.T. , Hinkley, T., Gibson, G. M. , Padgett, M. J. and Cronin, L. (2015) Development of a 3D printer using scanning projection stereolithography. Scientific Reports, 5, 9875. (doi: 10.1038/srep09875) (PMID:25906401) (PMCID:PMC4407727)

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Abstract

We have developed a system for the rapid fabrication of low cost 3D devices and systems in the laboratory with micro-scale features yet cm-scale objects. Our system is inspired by maskless lithography, where a digital micromirror device (DMD) is used to project patterns with resolution up to 10 µm onto a layer of photoresist. Large area objects can be fabricated by stitching projected images over a 5cm2 area. The addition of a z-stage allows multiple layers to be stacked to create 3D objects, removing the need for any developing or etching steps but at the same time leading to true 3D devices which are robust, configurable and scalable. We demonstrate the applications of the system by printing a range of micro-scale objects as well as a fully functioning microfluidic droplet device and test its integrity by pumping dye through the channels.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Gibson, Dr Graham and Lee, Mr Michael and Padgett, Professor Miles and Hinkley, Dr Trevor and Cooper, Dr Geoff and Cronin, Professor Lee
Authors: Lee, M. P., Cooper, G. J.T., Hinkley, T., Gibson, G. M., Padgett, M. J., and Cronin, L.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Scientific Reports
Publisher:Nature Publishing Group
ISSN:2045-2322
ISSN (Online):2045-2322
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 The Authors
First Published:First published in Scientific Reports 5:9875
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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