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May 26, 2026
33DPQ Podcast – John Kawola
BMF CEO, John Kawola, reflects on 27 years in the industry and the forgotten magic of 3D printing.
Press
New BMF Resin Solves Optical Clarity Challenges in Micro 3D Printing
Designed for use on its 10µm and 25µm resolution printing platforms, the material is built specifically for applications where both optical performance and dimensional accuracy at the micron-scale are simultaneously required. That combination has been difficult to achieve in additive manufacturing because surface roughness at small feature sizes causes light to scatter and diffract before it clears the part.
4 Small Machines for Simpler Integration of Additive Manufacturing
These four compact machines are designed to reduce cost, waste and physical footprint, plus lower the barrier to entry, in AM operations.
6 high-resolution additive manufacturing tips for faster medtech development
Early-stage medical device development is where most programs either accelerate or stall. Concepts often look promising in CAD but fail to translate into functional prototypes due to manufacturing constraints, long tooling lead times, or limited iteration cycles. For devices with microscale features, these challenges are amplified. Traditional manufacturing methods were not designed for sub-100 µm geometries, tight tolerances, or complex internal structures.
Medical, Electronics, & Semiconductors: Detailed 3D Prints at RAPID 2026 with Boston Micro Fabrication
They say that good things come in small packages, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF). A leader in micro-precision additive manufacturing, the company uses its proprietary PμSL (Projection Micro Stereolithography) technology to power its range of 3D printers. I spoke to CEO John Kawola at RAPID+TCT 2026 to learn more about the company’s latest innovations.
BMF launches clear resin for transparent micro 3D printing
Boston Micro Fabrication announces the launch of the BMF Clear, an optically transparent photopolymer resin engineered for applications requiring exceptional light transmission and micron-level accuracy, such as microfluidics, photonics, advanced optical components, biomedical devices and more.How Micro 3D Printing Is Transforming Medical Device Innovation
The drive to pack more functionality into ever-smaller devices is fundamentally reshaping the medtech landscape. Across the industry, there is a well-recognized trend toward miniaturization and the need for personalization, supported by relentless technological development. This evolution is expanding the range of applications for existing devices, advancing technologies for implants and diagnostics, and transforming solutions for drug delivery, surgical tools, and more.
Boston Micro Fabrication Unveils BMF Clear Resin, Achieving True Optical Transparency in Micro-Precision 3D Printing
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the global leader in micro-precision 3D printing, today announces the launch of the BMF Clear, an optically transparent photopolymer resin engineered for applications requiring exceptional light transmission and micron-level accuracy, such as microfluidics, photonics, advanced optical components, biomedical devices and more.
Clear Resin for Micro-Precision 3D Printing
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), developer of micro-precision 3D printing technology, announces the launch of BMF Clear, an optically transparent photopolymer resin engineered for applications requiring exceptional light transmission and micron-level accuracy, such as microfluidics, photonics, advanced optical components, biomedical devices, and more.