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Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, HubNano is designed to be your go-to online portal for everything related to UpNano’s 3D printing systems. Dive into our extensive library of quick start guides, detailed operating instructions and expert tips and tricks to get the most out of your microfabrication experience. Explore our in-depth guides for accessories and software explanations to enhance your setup and streamline your workflow.
HubNano is here to support you every step of the way, providing the knowledge you need to optimally operate your printer and innovate.
General information
UpNano’s printing systems are based on the technology of 2-photon polymerization which allows for high-resolution 3D printing in the micro- to nanoscale. 2-photon polymerization operates by focusing a high-intensity, femtosecond pulsed laser into UpNano’s 2PP photopolymerizable printing resin, where the two photons are absorbed simultaneously at the focal point, triggering polymerization. Unlike classical SLA processes, which are based on a linear process and polymerization occurs along the entire light path, the non-linearity of the 2PP process leads to printing only at the focal point of the optics. This allows structural details in the 100-nanometer range.
UpNano thinks holistically and offers platform solutions. The platform excels due to the perfect interplay between the NanoOne printer, the Think3D user software with an intuitive interface, and the proprietary printing resins tailored to various fields of application.
Patented technology, optimized hardware and innovative software make UpNano’s printing systems the most powerful in their class. The NanoOne is a desktop system which fits on a standard lab bench and features high quality key components each playing an important role in overall functionality of the system.
- High degree of design and manufacturing flexibility
- Compatible with standard substrates up to 40 mm edge length
- Vats equipped with cap for convenient resin storage
- Constant focusing power throughout the printing process
Vat mode
The Vat mode is the standard printing set up of the NanoOne, designed to produce large objects up to 40 mm in heights with unmatched precision. The innovative Vat design keeps the resin separate from optical components at all times, safeguarding expensive equipment while maintaining constant distance between the objective and the focus plane. The vat is securely positioned on an adapter ring above the objective and the glass substrate is brought into contact with the material. Polymerization occurs layer by layer, with the printed object being gradually pulled out of the vat.
The VAT mode also offers significant design and manufacturing freedom, accommodating standard substrates up to 40 x 40 mm. The unique vat design includes a cap for clean resin storage, and combined with the powerful laser system broad range of materials are supported as well as allowing users to experiment with custom resins.
- High degree of design and manufacturing flexibility
- Compatible with standard substrates up to 40 mm edge length
- Vats equipped with cap for convenient resin storage
- Constant focusing power throughout the printing process
- Compatible with most printing resins from the portfolio
- For structuring directly within glass-bottom substrates
- Enables sterile production of micro-components
Bottom-up mode
Bottom-Up Print Mode is the universal solution for producing high-resolution structures directly within a substrate. This versatile mode is compatible with a variety of resin types and utilizes glass-bottom substrates. Additionally, the Bottom-Up Print Mode supports sterile manufacturing, ensuring a safe working environment for bioprinting.
- Compatible with most printing resins from the portfolio
- For structuring directly within glass-bottom substrates
- Enables sterile production of micro-components
- For the production of complex, freestanding structures
- Printing of structures within a microfluidic channel
- Suitable for sterile manufacturing of structures and bioprinting
- Micro-component manufacturing directly on wafers
Top-down mode
Top-Down Printing Mode is a variation of the bottom-up printing approach, designed to address the unique needs of complex, freestanding structures. This mode is ideal for structuring within the channels of microfluidic chips. It supports sterile production environments, making it suitable for cell-based work. Additionally, this mode accommodates fully-populated prints on wafers of 2”, 3” and up to 4” in diameter allowing for a wide range of applications in various industries.
- For the production of complex, freestanding structures
- Printing of structures within a microfluidic channel
- Suitable for sterile manufacturing of structures and bioprinting
- Micro-component manufacturing directly on wafers
Versatility
The NanoOne printing system offers a wide range of flexibility and versatility. With the standard objectives the production of micro parts can be covered along various fields of applications.
The NanoOne printing system stands out for its exceptional versatility, offering a broad range of substrate options to meet various application needs. Users can print on UpNano’s standard glass substrates, which are available in sizes ranging from 10×10 mm, 20×20 mm, and 1″ round, to 40×40 mm. For larger-scale projects, the system supports 2”, 3” and up to 4” precoated wafers and can also print on up to 2” wafers using UpNano’s standard liquid resins. The NanoOne system is also capable of handling more delicate tasks, such as printing on single fibers or fiber arrays with up to 16 fibers. Additionally, it supports biological substrates, including petri dishes, slide wells, and well plates, accommodating up to 96 well plates. To ensure the highest precision, all these substrates can be tilt-corrected, ensuring optimal accuracy for even the most intricate prints.