3D printing in microscopy and science outreach

Hughes, Lorna

doi:10.22443/rms.inf.1.128

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2015

DOI: 10.22443/rms.inf.1.128

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3D printing in microscopy and science outreach

Lorna Hughes¹

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“…There has been an open-source explosion in 3D printed optics and microscopes. Printed parts offer excellent supplements to microscope frames [1]- [3] and traditional cage, rail, and post systems [4]- [7]. FDM printed parts can help researchers rapidly test spatial limitations and adapt instruments with optical paths.…”

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3D Printed Microscope Optomechanical Tools

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2020

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Discovery often involves the creation of new apparatuses by curious minds and industrious hands. From Leeuwenhoek's simple microscopes to a modern particle collider, science has always been a 'maker' movement. Biology is no exception, especially in the realm of new instruments for microscopy. Basic cell discoveries or new cancer therapies require novel, faster, and cheaper light microscopy methods. Development of these new methods almost invariably requires custom optomechanics, lens holders, and adapters. Even with automated computer numerical control (CNC) machining, iteration time between part design, metal machining, and testing can take weeks to months per cycle with accompanying high labor costs and large capital investments in equipment.

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3D printing in microscopy and science outreach

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