Key specifications: The S150 uses Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology to deliver 25µm optical resolution and layer thicknesses of 10–100µm.
- European debut: Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) will present the microArch S150 3D printer at Formnext in Frankfurt, its first European showing of the system.
- Target applications: The printer is designed for microfluidics, fiber optics, biomedical devices, electronics, and advanced materials research, and is already commercially available.
- Company milestone: The launch coincides with BMF's ten-year anniversary, following July leadership changes that saw Bryan Ferrand become President after John Kawola stepped back as CEO.
- Sector activity: ADDMAN plans to add 81 HP Jet Fusion 5620 Pro printers for a fleet exceeding 125 systems, while Snapmaker × Phaetus launched the Liber hotend and XYZO introduced a hybrid DLP/FDM/pellet system.
A compact system with industrial-grade resolution
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is set to make its European debut of the microArch S150 3D printer at Formnext in Frankfurt. The system, built on BMF's Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology, delivers 25µm optical resolution with layer thicknesses ranging from 10–100µm — specifications that put it squarely in the conversation for engineers working on microfluidics, fiber optics, biomedical devices, electronics, and advanced materials research.
The S150 is already commercially available, and it made its North American live debut at RAPID + TCT in April. Formnext will mark the first time European manufacturers can see the machine in action on home turf.
Ten years in, a new phase of growth
The timing of the European push is notable. BMF is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, and the company has been signaling ambition on multiple fronts. Earlier in 2026, BMF teased a new 2-10µm dual-resolution 3D printer. The company also announced leadership changes in July, with John Kawola stepping back from the CEO role and Bryan Ferrand becoming President of Boston Micro Fabrication.
"Reaching our tenth anniversary is an important milestone for BMF and gives us an opportunity to reflect on how far micro-precision 3D printing has come, as well as where it can go next. The S150 is a great example of that progress, bringing industrial-grade micro-precision capabilities to a compact, accessible platform."
Broader market momentum in additive
BMF's move lands amid a busy period for the additive manufacturing sector. ADDMAN has announced plans to install 81 additional HP Jet Fusion 5620 Pro 3D printers, an expansion that will bring its total HP Multi Jet Fusion machine capacity to more than 125 systems — a clear signal that production-scale polymer AM capacity continues to grow.
On the desktop and hybrid end of the market, Snapmaker and Phaetus have launched the Liber hotend for the Snapmaker U1 printer, combining high volumetric flow with enhanced wear resistance and precision engineering. XYZO, meanwhile, has launched a hybrid manufacturing system capable of integrating DLP, FDM, or pellet extrusion.
Elsewhere, Carbon's European Patent No. 3158400 — titled Methods of producing three-dimensional objects from materials having multiple mechanisms of hardening and granted in 2022 — survived a challenge in Europe after appeal. And on the applications side, the University of Nottingham is leading a project to bring 3D printing to young people in hospital education.
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