microArch M150 – Mulitimaterial 4D Printing System

The microArch® M150 is a high-precision, multi-material photopolymer 4D printer designed for scientific research institutions and industrial use. With an optical resolution of 25 µm, M150 supports integrated processing of hard resins, elastomers, hydrogels, shape-memory polymers, conductive elastomers and other functional materials， enabling true 4D printing for demanding sectors such as biomedical, soft robotics and aerospace.

The M150 allows you to switch materials both between layers and within layers. The deep integration of hardware and software allows tight control over microstructure, intermaterial transitions and functional gradients.

Polymer Resins

A standard range of polymers can be classified into:

• Rigid resins
• Elastomers
• Hydrogels
• Shape memory polymers
• Conductive elastomers

Combine up to 3 of these materials in a single print run, opening up a world of possibilities.

Applications

Flexible Electronics

By co-printing conductive elastomers with elastic substrates, the M150 produces circuit traces and flexible bases in a single build. This seamless integration removes incompatibilities between rigid and soft components, enabling lightweight, conformal electronics for next-generation wearables and health sensors.

Metamaterial Micro-Robots

Combining hard and tough resins allows precise mechanical parts and flexible drives to be fabricated together. This enables micro-robots with built-in transmission systems and multifunctional mechanics for applications in medical micromanipulation and environmental sensing.

Biomedical Devices and Tissue Engineering

By printing hydrogels with reinforcing resins or shape-memory polymers, the M150 can create tissue scaffolds and implants with biomimetic architectures. Its spatial control of material gradients supports development of personalized, smart, and responsive medical devices.

Aerospace

Integrating shape-memory polymers with conductive elastomers enables adaptive components that sense and react to their surroundings. These materials allow self-adjusting, lightweight aerospace structures that maintain performance in extreme conditions.