Live Webinar

Micro 3D Printing Applications for MEMS & Microfluidics

Thursday, March 25 | 2:00 PM ET

As products get smaller and smaller, the impact on product development is significant, as the challenge to efficiently and cost effectively manufacture small components increases.

In particular, micro electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) and microfluidics are two industries that are facing this challenge head on. In MEMS, complex mini machines are more often being integrated with electrical components and have dimensions that measure in microns. Microfluidics devices require assembly of multiple pieces which can add design complexity, cost and long lead times. Current manufacturing methods such as micromachining, micro molding and lithography add multiple steps, long wait times and are very expensive.

You’ll hear from Norman Wen, Associate Director of Chip Development at Emulate, to hear how many microfluidics manufacturers are using micro 3D printing to alleviate some of these challenges. Using PμSL technology, engineers can print small parts rapidly in materials with 2μm resolution and +/-10μm accuracy.

During this webinar, you will learn:

  • How additive manufacturing and miniaturization are converging and what this means for the future
  • Real world examples of how micro 3D printing is playing a significant role in solving challenges and steering innovation
  • A little more about PµSL technology and how it’s becoming a game-changer in MEMS and Microfluidics applications

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Speakers:

Blaise Will HeadshotBlaise Will is Senior Product Manager at Boston Micro Fabrication, an additive manufacturing technology company focused on high resolution, accuracy, and precision. Blaise has been working in advanced manufacturing for the past decade, specializing in new technology implementation and strategic partnerships. Blaise kicked off her career in China where she managed international projects and partnerships in the automotive and electrical equipment industries, and most recently worked at Desktop Metal where she helped Fortune 500 customers implement metal 3D printing for mass production. Blaise earned a B.A. from Brandeis and an MBA from INSEAD.

Norman Wen HeadshotNorman Wen is the Associate Director of Chip Development at Emulate, Inc. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, he has a focus in developing microfluidic consumables and instrumentation in the Life Sciences industry. As part of the Emulate’s original team to spin out of the Wyss Institute at Harvard, Norman has a track record of translating novel technologies from academic research to commercial products.