Beyond Polymers: New State-of-the-Art 3D Micro and Nanofabrication Technique Overcomes Material Limitations

Beyond polymers: New state-of-the-art 3D micro and nanofabrication technique overcomes material limitations

Building things so small that they are smaller than the width of a human hair was previously achieved by using a method called two-photon polymerization, also known as 2PP—today's state-of-the-art in 3D micro- and nanofabrication. Tiny sculptures such as a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal made the headlines.

Optofluidic three-dimensional microfabrication and nanofabrication

Three-dimensional (3D) microfabrication/nanofabrication technologies have revolutionized various fields by enabling the precise construction of complex microstructures/nanostructures1–6. However, existing methods face challenges in fabricating intricate 3D architectures from a diverse range of materials beyond conventional polymers. Here we introduce a universal 3D microfabrication/nanofabrication strategy compatible with a broad range of materi…

Breakthrough in nanofabrication unlocks new materials for 3D printing

Researchers from MPI-IS and NUS have developed a light-driven 3D printing technique that moves beyond polymers. This breakthrough enables nanofabrication using metals and semiconductors, paving the way for advanced, multi-material robots and medical devices Scientists have reached a significant milestone in micro- and nanotechnology. For years, the ability to “print” complex 3D structures at a microscopic scale was largely confined to polymers. …

New 3D Micro and Nanofabrication Technique Overcomes Material Limitations

Building things so small that they are smaller than the width of a human hair was previously achieved by using a method called two-photon polymerization, also known as 2PP – today’s state-of-the-art in 3D micro- and nanofabrication. Tiny sculptures such as a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal made the headlines. While such creations are impressive to look at, their impact reaches much further. 3D micro- and nanofabrication te…