Open call to participate in our
Global, Distributed 3D Printing Initiative
where you will learn high-resolution low-cost photopolymerization (LCD/DLP) 3D printing and capillary microfluidic circuit design, and help disseminate it for broad adoption
OVERVIEW
Our global, distributed 3D printing initiative is planned to launch in January 2027. Participants will:
✍️ Learn microfabrication of features <100 μm using affordable LCD/DLP 3D printers (US$200–500) and learn to evaluate print quality and surface properties
🧪 Learn the technical know-how on ink preparation for high-resolution microstructures
🔧 Gain hands-on experience with design, 3D printing, and running capillaric circuits
🌐 Obtain access to:
1. Digital files for calibration testing of microfluidic designs
2. Standard Operating Procedures for printing and debugging
3. Curated data and collaboration platform to connect with global researchers and share know-how
📄 Contribute to a peer-reviewed manuscript
The initiative is open to students, scientists, engineers, citizen scientists, and industry professionals in any area of research who would like to learn more about photopolymerization (LCD/DLP) 3D printing, photoink design, and microfludics, and would be of particular interest to biomedical researchers, chemists, physicists, as well as biomedical, mechanical, chemical, and materials engineers.
