The LENS (Laser Engineered Net Shaping) system is increasingly being used in the life sciences field for a variety of applications. This advanced additive manufacturing technique enables the precise deposition of materials, supporting the development and production of medical devices, sensors, and biologically inspired structures. LENS also allows for the integration of multiple materials, including biocompatible polymers and metals, to create custom implants, tissue scaffolds, and wearable health devices with complex geometries and fine details. Its ability to fabricate highly tailored and functionalized structures makes it an ideal tool for regenerative medicine and personalized healthcare solutions. The versatility of LENS further enhances its potential for innovation in medical research and clinical applications.
Product Capabilities for Life Sciences
Medical Implants
Advanced additive manufacturing technologies play a crucial role in the development, repair, and customization of medical implants. Specifically, systems like Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) and Aerosol Jet Printing (AJP) are used to create high-quality, patient-specific implants, as well as to enhance their functionality and biocompatibility. These innovations allow for more precise, tailored solutions in medical treatment, improving outcomes for patients and advancing the field of personalized medicine. Furthermore, they open new possibilities for repairing complex injuries and creating implants that better integrate with the body’s natural tissues.
Explore Optomec 3D Printers
3D Metal Printer
Unleashing precision and power- 3D Metal Printer transforms metal powder into complex, high-performance parts with laser precision, layer by layer
3D Electronic Printer
Precision in every print- 3D Electronic Printer delivers fine-featured circuits and components directly onto substrates with unmatched accuracy
Trends
Hybrid Manufacturing
Implementing both Additive and Subtractive Metalworking on a Cost-Effective CNC Platform. Hybrid Metal Manufacturing holds significant potential for industrial manufacturers. This approach refers to the integration of metal additive manufacturing (AM) with traditional subtractive techniques, allowing both processes to operate on the same machine and even on the same part. Hybrid Manufacturing helps minimize the risks and costs involved in adopting metal AM technology, offering a more practical and gradual solution for industrial manufacturers.
Materials Discovery
LENS technology enables researchers to speed up R&D and quickly produce innovative materials with outstanding quality. VIEW WEBINAR Developing a new material using traditional methods can take decades. While simulation techniques have advanced, physical material samples still need to be created and tested. Conventional manufacturing methods are expensive, time-consuming, and typically allow for the evaluation of only one material chemistry at a time industrial applications.
3D Microstructures
3D printing allows for the creation of micron-scale smart structures. ACCESS WHITEPAPER Customers are leveraging 3D printing to enhance their manufacturing capabilities for next-generation product needs. This technology enables the production of functional components from materials like polymers and metals without requiring extra manufacturing steps. The direct digital manufacturing process of 3D printing optimizes product functionality, reduces process steps, and minimizes material usage, making it both a cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Internet Of Things
Optomec enables both consumer and industrial devices to become smart and connected through 3D printed sensors and antennas for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. With its high-volume production capabilities, Optomec can print conformal electronics like sensors and antennas onto various substrates, positioning the company as a crucial partner in advancing IoT technology. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical devices, or "things," that are equipped with the ability to sense, collect, analyse, and transmit data.
Alternative Energy
Aerosol Jet technology boosted the efficiency of silicon solar cells by 20%. ACCESS FRAUNHOFER REPORT Aerosol Jet deposition systems allow for the creation of higher-efficiency solar cells compared to traditional screen-printing methods. This technology enables the printing of fine-feature collector lines and bus-bar lines at room temperature, without the need for masks or stencils. Aerosol Jet is a Direct Write™ process that doesn't require contact, allowing photovoltaic materials to be deposited onto both flat and curved substrates.
