Novel Process for 3D-Printing Macro-sized Fused Silica Parts with Hi-Res Features

VIENNA - July 24, 2024 - PRLog -- UpNano GmbH (Vienna, Austria) has co-developed a novel manufacturing process for 3D-printed fused quartz objects. This innovative technology enables the production of high-precision shaped parts in the mm and cm-range. The process is based on Glassomer GmbH's (Freiburg, Germany) innovation and has been modified for two-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D-printing using UpNano's NanoOne high-resolution printing system. These are the highest performance 2PP 3D-printers on the market, capable of printing over 15 orders of magnitude.

Manufacturing minuscule and complex 3D objects in glass is a challenging process. This is even more the case, if the required material is to be high-quality fused silica (SiO₂) glass, which has an exceptionally high melting point. The only possible methods that can be used are based on non-commercially available equipment and include melting glass fibers using laser beams or fused deposition modeling to produce soda lime glass. These methods often result in final products with rough surfaces that are undesirable. Now, UpNano and Glassomer have developed a rapid 3D printing process to produce smooth fused silica parts in the mm and cm range with features in the μm range.

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