3D Printing

The Rapid Prototyping Lab has state of the art SLA and FDM printers at our disposal. 


Bambu Lab H2D

The Bambu Lab H2D is a next-generation “all-in-one” fabrication machine that combines dual-extrusion 3D printing with optional laser cutting, pen plotting, and digital cutting capabilities. It offers a heated chamber (up to around 65 °C) and dual nozzles capable of reaching 350 °C, enabling more reliable printing of advanced materials with closed-loop temperature control. The build volume is substantial (≈ 350 × 320 × 325 mm in single-nozzle mode, slightly less in dual-nozzle) and it is compatible with Bambu’s AMS (Automatic Material System) units to support multi-material or multi-color printing. Its modular tool mount allows you to swap in a laser engraver/cutter, blade, or pen, making it a versatile “maker’s hub” rather than just a 3D printer. 

Tool specs:
• Dual-nozzle Multi-material 3D Printing 
• 350*320*325 mm³ Print Volume 
• 5μm Resolution Optical Motion Calibration 
• Closed-loop Servo Extruder 
• 350°C Nozzle & 65°C Active Chamber Heating 


Heidelberg mask writer

The tabletop µMLA system is a cutting-edge laser writing system for chrome-on-glass photomask fabrication. It is suitable for a wide range of microscale applications including but are not limited to microfluidics, MEMS, micro-optics, microlens arrays, sensors, etc.

Tool specs:
• Minimum feature size: 1 µm
• Minimum lines and space: 1.5 µm
• Maximum Exposure Area: 150 x 150 mm2
• Laser wavelength: 365 nm

Heidelberg mask writer µMLA


OAI Mask aligner 200IR

The OAI 200IR Mask Aligner is for mask alignment and UV exposure application for Microfluidics, MEMS, etc. It provides collimated UV light in Near or Deep UV using lamps ranging in power from 200 to 2000 watts, and it is capable of one micron resolution and alignment precision.

Tool specs:
Substrate stage:
• X, Y Travel ±10mm
• Z Travel 1,500 microns
• Rotation ±3.5˚

OAI Mask aligner 200IR


Stereolithography(SLA) 3D printer

Stereolithography, also known as vat photopolymerization or resin 3D printing, is an additive manufacturing process where a light source cures liquid resin into hardened plastic. 

Formlab 3B+ is an advanced low force SLA 3D printer designed to rapidly print 3D parts with high precision, and is compatible with a wide range of SLA materials including biocompatible and sterilizable materials.

Tool specs:
• Technology : Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)
• Layer height : 25 – 300 microns
• Laser spot size : 85 microns
• Laser power : 250mW

Formlab 3B+ SLA 3D printer


UltiMaker S7 3D printer

Tool specs:
• Layer resolution:
0.25 mm nozzle: 150 – 60 micron, 0.4 mm nozzle: 200 – 20 micron
0.6 mm nozzle: 300 – 20 micron, 0.8 mm nozzle: 600 – 20 micron
• XYZ resolution: 6.9, 6.9, 2.5 micron
• Nozzle temperature: 180 – 280 °C
• Nozzle heat-up time: < 2 minutes
• Build plate leveling: Advanced active leveling with more accurate inductive sensors
• Build plate: PEI-coated flexible steel build plate
• Build plate heat-up time: < 5 minutes (from 20 to 60 °C)
• Operating ambient temperature: 15 – 32 °C (59 – 90 °F)
• Print head: Dual extrusion print head with an auto-nozzle lifting system, swappable print cores, and flood detection

UltiMaker S7 3D printer