Functional resin development

While many standard resins for high-resolution 3D printing are commercially available off the shelf, pioneering research often requires custom materials. New materials are developed not only to meet specific application needs but also as part of fundamental research to explore novel chemistries or expand the 2PP material toolbox.

Unlocking unique applications through material innovation

Two-Photon Polymerization enables ultra-precise 3D structuring at the microscale, and its underlying chemistry is remarkably adaptable. Researchers can design entirely new material systems by synthesizing novel monomers or photoinitiators, or by combining existing components into 2PP-active formulations.

Functional resin development expands the scope of 2PP to new material classes. Many advanced systems, such as those used in 4D printing – where time acts as the fourth dimension and printed objects change their properties in response to external stimuli – or smart materials, still rely on radical polymerization. However, alternative reaction mechanisms are gaining traction.

This flexibility unlocks entirely new functional properties, including degradable microstructures, highly biocompatible prints, and resins with precisely tuned mechanical, or conductive properties.

Quantum X is an open material platform that provides full flexibility in material choice. It is ideal for high-resolution 3D printing with Nanoscribe resins, third-party materials, and custom-developed formulations, all supported by dedicated tools for resin management and process optimization.

Quantum X printers are ready for targeted material development and optimization:

• Resin library: Define and manage resin candidates both directly on the printer and in the printer software.

• Parameter scans: Conduct systematic parameter sweeps with intuitive tools to quickly and reproducibly optimize the printing process.

• Live monitoring & first-look analysis: Observe print progress in real time through the integrated high-resolution camera for immediate visual feedback before detailed post-analysis.

• Efficient iteration: Adapt resin compositions, exposure settings, and process parameters within flexible test workflows to accelerate development cycles.

• From prototype to recipe: Fine-tune successful resin candidates and implement ready-to-use printing recipes for consistent results across all project specifications.

• Aligned printing on various substrates: Benefit from aligned 3D printing to fabricate structures directly on slides, wafers, chips, or inside microfluidic wells and dishes with submicron precision.

• Outstanding accuracy and surface quality: Achieve superior results through 2GL^® printing, combining highly defined structures and exceptionally smooth surfaces with ultra-fast microfabrication for efficient iteration cycles.