Chip-Based 3D Printer Project
A chip-based, coin-sized 3D printer that uses a photonic chip with no moving parts to cure resin using steerable beams of light.
- CEO / Founder
- Jelena Notaros
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $10M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- NSF, DARPA
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Proof-of-concept prototype of a non-mechanical, chip-based 3D printer"]
Technological Advantage
Significantly reduces size and complexity compared to conventional 3D printers by leveraging silicon photonics technology.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers a highly compact, portable, and potentially low-cost 3D printing solution by eliminating mechanical parts and utilizing a novel photonic curing method.
How They Differentiate
Eliminates mechanical moving parts and miniaturizes the entire 3D printing system onto a photonic chip, which is unlike traditional 3D printers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Clinicians in need of custom medical device components and engineers for rapid prototyping
Industry Verticals
["Medical Devices","Aerospace and Defense","Engineering and Prototyping"]
Competitors
Formlabs; Readily3D
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
["Successful demonstration of the first chip-based 3D printer prototype","Publication in Nature Light Science and Applications (June 2024)"]