UCL Chemical Engineering - 3D Printing Facility

Three types of 3D printers are highlighted in this video to showcase the 3D printing capability at the UCL Chemical Engineering Department. 1. A nanoprinter at the CNIE lab. It uses two-photon polymerization (2PP) to produce structures from a few millimetres down to a couple of hundreds of nanometres. The photo-resins are biocompatible and non-cytotoxic, excellent for medical applications. 2. A desktop laser SLA printer in the workshop. It’s super small and simple to use. The liquid resin is exposed to a laser at the desired locations, curing it into a solid model, forming complex structures with smooth surfaces. 3. A FDM printer that deposits melted filament through a nozzle, forming large structures layer by layer. It’s fast and cost-effective, a great addition to any lab or workshop.