Luke Boppart
Founder & CEO
Micronics3d
Micronics3d offers a desktop‑scale selective laser sintering (SLS) printer that integrates with the Formlabs ecosystem, allowing designers and small manufacturers to produce high‑resolution, functional parts using an open material license. The system automates powder handling and part removal, reducing the expertise and post‑processing required for low‑volume production.
- Hardware
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- New Materials
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
David Smith
Co‑founder & CTO
Product
Problem
Selective laser sintering (SLS) printers are typically costly and require complex material handling, limiting access for small‑scale designers, engineers, and manufacturers who need high‑resolution parts without extensive post‑processing.
Solution
Micronics provides an SLS 3D printer that is priced for broader adoption and is engineered to work seamlessly with the Formlabs ecosystem. The system uses an open material license, allowing users to print with a wide range of powders on existing Formlabs hardware. Integrated workflow tools simplify powder loading, part removal, and data management, reducing the time and expertise needed for each print. Kickstarter backers receive a $1,000 credit toward Formlabs printers, further lowering the entry cost for rapid prototyping and low‑volume production. The combined hardware and software package delivers high‑resolution, functional parts with minimal post‑processing, making industrial‑grade additive manufacturing more accessible.
Target Audience
Primary customers are product designers, mechanical engineers, and small‑to‑medium manufacturers who require high‑quality prototyping or low‑volume production without the expense of traditional industrial SLS systems.
Features
- Affordable SLS printer designed for desktop‑scale operation
- Direct integration with Formlabs printers and software for unified material handling
- Open Material License enabling use of third‑party powders and custom formulations
- Automated powder loading and part ejection to reduce manual steps
- High‑resolution sintering capable of fine feature detail and functional part strength
- $1,000 credit for Kickstarter backers to offset Formlabs equipment costs