The process of building a three-dimensional item from a CAD model or a digital 3D model is called 3D printing or additive manufacturing. It can be done in a number of ways, such as by depositing, joining, or solidifying materials under computer control. Usually, materials are added together layer by layer, such as plastics, liquids, or powder grains that are fused. Conventional 3D printing and manufacturing have gained a lot of popularity in all of the major industrial uses. But the need for accuracy and processes that need precision at the meso, micro, and nanometer scales is growing, so microscale 3-D printing technology has been made. This technology is mostly used in the manufacturing and construction industries, as well as in study and science. Microscale 3-D printing may process metals, alloys, glass, photosensitive resins, and polymers. Microscale 3-D printing was limited to thermoplastics and intricate shapes for the past few years. Manufacturers are using these methods for semiconductors, live cells, and mixing and matching inks with more accuracy.
Prominent Companies in the Microscale 3d Printing Industry:
1. Desktop Metal
Desktop Metal is a public American technology company that designs and markets 3D printing systems, was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Massachusetts, the US. It operates in more than 60 countries. In March 2023, Desktop Metal says that three different metals have been approved for 3D printing. On the Production System, Copper Alloy C18150 and Titanium Alloy Ti64 have been approved for 3D printing, and on the Shop System, 304L Stainless Steel has been approved.
2. Formlabs
Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer, was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Massachusetts, U.S. It operates in 10 global locations. In May 2023, Formlabs launched self-extinguishing 3D printing resin.
3. HP
HP commonly shortened to Hewlett-Packard or HP, was an American multinational information technology company, was founded in 1939 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It operates in 170 countries. In March 2023, HP has published a number of use cases that illustrate how its 3D printers for manufacturing are increasingly 'opening new markets' for service bureaus.
4. GE Additive
GE Additive is an American multinational conglomerate, was founded in 1892 and headquartered in Massachusetts, U.S. It operates in 130 countries. In October 2022, an exclusive facility tour in the United States was announced where GE refutes future 3D printing plans.
5. Aleph Objects (Lulzbot)
Aleph Objects (Lulzbot) was a small manufacturing company, was a small manufacturing company, was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Colorado
,United States. It operates in 85 countries around the world. In March 2019, Aleph Objects announced LulzBot desktop 3D printer for industrial use.
6. Apis Cor
Apis Cor is the first company to develop a specialized equipment for 3D printing in the construction industry, was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Florida, United States. It operates the technology in Dubai, Boca Chica, Texas, and Missouri, with more places to come. In April2022, new accessible 3D printed housing projects announced by APIS COR
7. 3D-Fuel (3DomFuel)
3D-Fuel (3DomFuel) is a provider of 3D filament and 3D printing materials, was founded in 2014 and headquartered in United States. It operates in Fargo, ND, USA and Moville, Ireland.
8. Doob Group
Doob Group is a 3D platform for 3D Figurines, was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany. It operates its subsidiaries in the US and also in Japan.
9. 3D Systems
3D Systems is a company that engineers, manufactures, and sells 3D printers, 3D printing materials, 3D scanners, and offers a 3D printing service, was founded in 1986 and headquartered in South Carolina, United States. It operates in more than 68 countries.
Definition:3D printing is the action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
