25μm Ultra-Precision: Boston Micro Fabrication Unveils Fully Automated Industrial-Grade 3D Printer microArch® S150

On March 17, 2025, at the opening day of TCT ASIA 2025—an international event for the additive manufacturing industry—Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) officially launched its fully automated, industrial-grade, high-precision 25μm 3D printer, the microArch® S150. This cutting-edge machine, a fusion of advanced technology and user-centric design, not only upholds the hallmark precision of industrial equipment but also introduces three major breakthroughs—auto-leveling, intelligent operation, and inclusive usability—setting a new benchmark in the field of precision manufacturing.

Auto-Leveling for Industrial-Grade Precision, Stable Output of High-Quality Prints

In demanding industrial sectors such as medical devices and semiconductor packaging, traditional 3D printers often falter due to the complex and labor-intensive leveling process. The upgraded microArch® S150 is equipped with an industrial-grade auto-leveling system that eliminates the need for platform or film-level calibration before printing. Users can initiate high-precision printing with a single touch.

This user-friendly innovation significantly reduces preparation time and lowers the operational threshold for mastering advanced equipment, enabling engineers to focus on product design and innovation, thus realizing a truly seamless transition from concept to creation.

△ Maximum Build Volume of microArch® S150: 80mm (L) × 48mm (W) × 50mm (H)

Revamped Touch Interface: Smart, Intuitive, and Effortless

Intelligence is embedded in every detail of the device. The newly upgraded integrated capacitive touchscreen offers a more intuitive and streamlined user experience. To facilitate testing, the printer includes a built-in library of standard material parameters and a guided menu system. According to feedback from first-time users, even novices can master the printing process and operational techniques within ten minutes.

Air Filtration and UV Disinfection: Safety Meets Cleanroom Standards

To ensure a safer and cleaner operating environment, the S150 features a HEPA13 filtration system and an internal UV disinfection module. Together, they serve as a dual-layer protection system—the former creating a nanoscale clean environment with 99.95% filtration efficiency, and the latter using intense UV light to swiftly eliminate microorganisms and pathogens on the device’s surface and internal components.

DLC-Coated Build Platform: Durable for Continuous Operation

Durability is essential for industrial applications. The microArch® S150 incorporates a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated platform, which is exceptionally smooth and resilient, resistant to scratches and wear. This significantly extends the platform's lifespan and reduces maintenance and replacement costs.

For scenarios requiring continuous production of complex geometries or delicate structures, the DLC platform enhances operational efficiency, minimizes downtime, and reduces adhesion between the printed parts and the build surface—making part removal easier while ensuring consistent print quality.

Configurable Features Empower Research and Innovation

BMF takes the concept of "scenario adaptability" to new heights. The device’s compact design reduces its weight to one-fifth that of traditional industrial machines, allowing flexible deployment within biosafety cabinets, clean benches, or even standard office desktops.

It also comes equipped with a side-pull tensioning film system, a heated resin vat module, a bubble scraper, and a leveling roller. The system supports interchangeable 5ml and 20ml vats and is compatible with a wide range of materials, catering to diverse applications such as rapid prototyping of medical devices, microfluidic chip development, and high-precision casting in advanced communications.

Precision Manufacturing Redefined: Innovation Sets the New Standard

The microArch® S150 represents a paradigm shift in smart 3D printing, offering industrial users in precision engineering, biomedicine, and microfluidics an advanced solution that balances high accuracy, robust performance, and cost-efficiency. It enables the next-generation leap toward products with greater precision, productivity, and added value.

BMF remains committed to propelling China's precision manufacturing from import substitution to global leadership. The newly upgraded microArch® S150 directly addresses the core challenges of industrial manufacturing—its intelligent interface lowers the barrier to professional use, while the HEPA13+UV dual system ensures pristine operating conditions. This transformative device elevates the question from “Can it be done?” to “How can it be done better, faster, and more economically?”—offering the global precision manufacturing industry a new paradigm of industrial-grade 3D printing defined by ultra-high precision, performance, and affordability.