2-photon resins

Special applications

2PP-3D printing opens up new possibilities in the manufacturing of high-resolution micro-components, meeting the increasing demands for precision, complexity, intricacy, and functionality in various industries. However, alongside design possibilities and manufacturing freedoms, material properties play a crucial role. Our portfolio of resins for special applications excels in this area, offering innovative properties that open up new possibilities.

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UpThermo

High-temperature 2-photon resin

Fully cured after printing | heat deflection temperature (HDT-B) >300°C | certified non-cytotoxic*

Developed in cooperation with Cubicure, this resin has an exceptionally high heat deflection temperature HDT-B of greater than 300° C. Paired with high mechanical stiffness, it is ideal for static high temperature applications. The resin is non-cytotoxic, certified according to EN ISO 10993-5:2009.

UpThermo was co-developed by UpNano and Cubicure. It is the first heat- and impact-resistant 2PP printing material on the market.

The proprietary Hot Lithography® technology, which has been successfully integrated into the NanoOne printing systems, enables the printing of the highly viscous material at the standard high-quality 2PP resolution and quality.

*Certified according to EN ISO 10993-5:2009

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UpBlack

Low-transmissive 2-photon resin

Fully cured after printing | transparent to NIR and IR | certified non-cytotoxic*

The visually black and non-transparent resin for 2PP printing is a real masterpiece. The material has light blocking properties in the UV and VIS spectral range. Yet, the material is transparent to NIR and IR radiation, enabling the printing of fine details. The resin is non-cytotoxic, certified according to EN ISO 10993-5:2009.

*Certified according to EN ISO 10993-5:2009

UpQuartz

2-photon silica slurry

Biocompatible | high optical transmission & inertness | high mechanical strength

In cooperation with Glassomer, UpNano has developed a nanocomposite slurry for manufacturing fused silica (SiO₂) parts using 2-photon polymerization. Printed green parts are converted into fused silica by thermal debinding and sintering. After high-temperature treatment, the 2PP-processed parts exhibit the characteristic properties of fused silica glass.

Process of 2PP printing using the UpQuartz silica slurry

This specifically tailored 2PP material enables the production of SiO₂ parts with bulk volumes in the mm³ range and features in the μm range. Leveraging the remarkable characteristics of fused silica, including its exceptional thermal and chemical resistance, superb mechanical properties, high optical transmission, and inertness, UpQuartz opens the door for applications in which polymers cannot be applied.

The material consists of dispersed SiO₂ nanoparticles in a polymerizable binder matrix. First, UpQuartz is 2PP printed to obtain the polymeric green part. Next, the green part is thermally debound at 600 °C to remove the polymer matrix and subsequently sintered to fully dense fused silica at 1,300 °C. During this process, the part undergoes isotropic shrinkage (28%) due to fusing of the SiO₂ particles.

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Data sheet UpBlack

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