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3DPOD Episode 186: Micro DLP 3D Printing with John Kawola, CEO of BMF3D

John Kawola was one of the initial employees at Zcorp, a pioneering 3D printing company known for manufacturing color parts that was eventually acquired by 3D Systems. Subsequently, Kawola rejoined the 3D printing sector to lead Ultimaker’s invasion into the US market. Not stopping there, he later assumed leadership at BMF, a company specializing in the production of micro-sized parts using digital light processing technology. BMF is carving out a niche for itself while also commercializing applications that utilize its innovative technology—a strategy that, in our opinion, should be more widely adopted.

Boston Micro Fabrication Achieves 30% YoY Growth for Applications Across Medtech, Electronics and Life Sciences Industries

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for ultra-high precision applications, recently closed a landmark year where the company experienced 30% sales growth. BMF also secured its Series D funding, launched in new markets and expanded its San Diego Research Institute (SDRI), growing to 200+ team members globally and serving more than 1,800 companies worldwide.

Micro 3D Printing as an Innovation Accelerator for the Electronics Industry

Take a look at the cellphone over the years – camera lenses have gotten smaller, features have exploded, but the size of the devices has stayed relatively the same. This is only possible by making the parts that enable this technology smaller, and this move for miniaturization has become a trend across industries. From the cell phones in our pockets to surgical devices used for minimally invasive procedures, engineers and scientists are designing products that are smaller and smaller. And with the final products shrinking, it means that the inner workings of the device, plus the pieces that hold everything together, must be made in micro dimensions too.

Micro 3D printing: Small stuff, big breakthroughs

The 3D printing industry has recently faced challenges, with companies in the sector experiencing declining stock valuations, fundraising struggles and corporate restructuring. However, it is important to put this turbulence into perspective.

We may not be seeing the same explosion in 3D technologies that we saw 20 years ago, but that doesn’t mean the industry is stagnant. In fact, new collaborations and new applications for these platforms are actually expanding the value of 3D printing in many industries.

Revolutionizing The High-Precision Manufacturing Space

Boston Micro Fabrication’s disruptive micro 3D-printing tech can now create small high-precision parts for key industries more efficiently and at a lower cost.

From electronic components to medical implants, there’s a growing demand for microscale parts worldwide. However, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle to do the job, as molding, machining, and stamping become more difficult and more expensive as the end product gets smaller. Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) provides a unique solution.

“BMF’s 3D-printing technology is able to produce parts down in the micron range—and do it at a throughput that can be both competitive and cost effective,” says BMF global CEO John Kawola. “There are no other companies at our scale that can do both.”

Boston Micro Fabrication Qualifies Mechnano Formula1µ for 10 and 25 Micron Printers

To support additional material options for its customers, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has qualified Mechnano’s Formula1µ resin for use in its 10 micron S240 printers and the company’s newest 3D printer platform, the 25 micron microArch S350. BMF’s platform is ideal for printing micro-scale parts with high-resolution features, along with a broader range of small parts requiring high accuracy or precision.

Launch of UltraThineer, world’s thinnest cosmetic dental veneer

BOSTON, US: Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in advanced 3D-manufacturing solutions, has recently announced that it is entering the dental market with the launch of UltraThineer—the thinnest cosmetic dental veneers to date. Developed in collaboration with Peking University in Beijing in China, the 3D-printed veneers are three times thinner than traditional veneers, require less preparation by dental professionals and help to preserve tooth enamel.

Boston Micro Fabrication to Market World’s Thinnest Cosmetic Dental Veneer

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for ultra-high precision applications, announced it is entering the dental market with the launch of UltraThineer, the world’s thinnest cosmetic dental veneer. The new 3D-printed veneers use projection micro stereolithography (PµSL), a technology that custom-manufactures veneers that are three-times thinner than traditional veneers and require significantly less preparation for dental professionals, allowing preservation of the patient’s enamel with less reduction.

Boston Micro Fabrication to Market World’s Thinnest Cosmetic Dental Veneer

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for ultra-high precision applications, has raised a $24 million Series D round led by Guotai Junan Securities. With the funding, BMF will improve its innovative research and development, further promote and extend its terminal products, and strengthen its global collaborations across medtech and high-end manufacturing.