October 5, 2016 — Nanoscribe, a spin-off of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has once again managed to make a big impact with a tiny present: As part of the HeKKSaGOn conference, which took place from September 29-30 in Karlsruhe, Japanese university presidents were given a 3D-printed miniature replication of the Karlsruhe landmark, a pyramid only 2 mm in height. For some special trickery, the specialists for high-resolution 3D printing on the nano- and micrometer scale, printed the logos of HeKKSaGOn, KIT, and Nanoscribe on the sides of the pyramid.
The CEO of Nanoscribe, Martin Hermatschweiler, is delighted to have contributed to this scientifically important conference: “We are honored that we were picked to create the gifts for the Japanese guests. In addition to submicron accuracy, our Photonic Professional GT System’s ability to customize is one of its particular strengths. That’s how we came up with the idea to make this very special edition of the Karlsruhe landmark.”
The pyramids were created on a glass substrate from polymeric photoresist in just a few hours using a laser-lithographic 3D printing process and the previously generated STL data. The non-exposed material is washed at the end in a developing bath, so that the finished plastic objects remain.
Market and technology leader Nanoscribe, which reached the final of the Deutsche Gründerpreis (German Founder’s Award) in 2015 in the category “Shooting Star”, can offer users a unique solution that allows printing of three-dimensional nano and micro objects, as well as structures with heights up into the millimeter range. These powerful systems are based on the technology of two-photon polymerization. They are already used worldwide in more than 30 countries for the most diverse of tasks in research and industry.
About HeKKSaGOn
HeKKSaGOn is an acronym for the six participating universities: Heidelberg, Kyoto, Karlsruhe, Sendai, Göttingen, Osaka. The German/Japanese University Network was founded in 2010. The aim is to develop common ideas in education, research, and innovation to strengthen international cooperation in the fields of science, technology, economy, and culture.
About Nanoscribe
Nanoscribe sets new benchmarks for microfabrication. Our integral approach combines a disruptive 3D printing technology with user-friendly software and innovative materials leading to reproducible and lean processes. Our customers are innovators. They overcome prevailing technological borders and serve a broad spectrum of applications in science and in emerging markets.
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