Author Archives for Laura Galloway

microArch S240

Why We Created The microArch S240

September 23, 2020 8:00 am Published by 1 Comment

At BMF, we are continuously looking for innovative ways to evolve our 3D micro-precision technology and product offerings as the needs of industrial designers and manufacturers—across a variety of industries—progress.…


3D printed photoelectric converter

Applications + Attributes = Choosing the Right Polymer for 3D Printing

August 25, 2020 1:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Applications + Attributes = Choosing the Right Polymer for 3D Printing

Micro 3D printing provides manufacturers with an alternative to micro injection molding and micro machining. 3D printing addresses key design and manufacturing considerations about crossover volumes and material properties. When…


3D printed gears

Micro Manufacturing Methods and Applications

August 11, 2020 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Micro Manufacturing Methods and Applications

This blog is the first in a multi-part blog series sharing the finding of an analysis of the micro manufacturing market with Phil Reeves at Reeves Insights. Micro manufacturing encompasses…


3D printed microfluidic device

Designing Microfluidic Devices for 3D Printing

July 30, 2020 2:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Designing Microfluidic Devices for 3D Printing

Microfluidic-based devices (MFDs) are already used in many healthcare, biological, and medical applications. They also have growing uses in environmental analysis and food and agriculture research. MFDs provide a quick,…


Fabrication of Pillar Arrays

July 22, 2020 6:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Fabrication of Pillar Arrays

Learn how a team fabricated pillar arrays with different structure characteristics using BMF’s Projection Micro Stereolithography technology for research purposes. Despite their simplicity, water droplets manifest a wide spectrum of…


3D printed medical devices

Medical Device 3D Printing: Video Round Up

July 14, 2020 1:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Medical Device 3D Printing: Video Round Up

Medical devices are becoming smaller, more expensive to assemble, and used more commonly with collaborative robotics. Miniaturization, the cost of assembly, and the complexity of designing tools for diagnostic and…


Micro 3D Printing Markets

July 13, 2020 5:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Micro 3D Printing Markets

A veteran of the 3D printing industry, Dr. Phil Reeves worked on a project to evaluate the micro 3D printing market and how it stacks up as a viable alternative…


3D printed electronic components

Electronic Component 3D Printing: Video Round Up

July 7, 2020 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Electronic Component 3D Printing: Video Round Up

Electronics are becoming smaller, more tightly packaged, and subjected to more demanding conditions. Miniaturization, the growing number and density of electronic components, and faster data speeds that produce more heat…


3D printed parts for MEMS

MEMS 3D Printing: Video Round Up

June 16, 2020 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on MEMS 3D Printing: Video Round Up

Micro mechanical devices are miniature mechanical structures with three-dimensional (3D) features and considerable complexity. These mini machines can be integrated with electrical components and have dimensions measured in microns. MEMS…