Originally published by:TCT Magazine
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Target work: Intended applications include microfluidics, fiber optics, biomedical devices, electronics, and advanced materials research.

  • European debut: Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) will show the microArch S150 3D printer at Formnext in Frankfurt after a North American live debut at RAPID + TCT.
  • Process and resolution: The system uses Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology, with 25µm optical resolution and 10–100µm layer thicknesses.
  • Leadership context: John Kawola stepped back from the CEO role, Bryan Ferrand became President of Boston Micro Fabrication, and BMF teased a dual-resolution printer in 2026.

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) will debut the microArch S150 3D printer at Formnext in Frankfurt, taking the system to Europe after its North American live debut at RAPID + TCT.

Precision specification

The microArch S150 3D printer is built on Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology. It delivers 25µm optical resolution and layer thicknesses from 10–100µm, a combination aimed at small features and controlled build geometry.

The target applications are specific: microfluidics, fiber optics, biomedical devices, electronics, and advanced materials research. For engineers working in those areas, the relevant point is not a broad claim about accessibility, but the measurable window between optical resolution and layer thickness range.

Timing and leadership context

John Kawola stepped back from the CEO role as part of a series of leadership changes, and Bryan Ferrand assumed the role of President of Boston Micro Fabrication.

BMF has also teased a new dual-resolution 3D printer in 2026. The detail worth watching is whether that roadmap stays separate from the microArch S150 3D printer or begins to overlap with it in capability.

The near-term signal is simpler: BMF is putting an established micro-precision process in front of Formnext attendees in Frankfurt, with published resolution and layer-thickness figures rather than a concept demonstration.

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