The ProFluidics 285D is a purpose‑built, high‑precision Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printer engineered to redefine how microfluidic devices are fabricated in the lab. Gone are the days of outsourcing, lengthy cleanroom bookings, and complex multi‑step workflows: this compact system puts true microfluidic capability right at your bench, empowering researchers and engineers to innovate faster and with greater control!
General
High-precision DLP 3D printer for microfluidic devices
With industry‑leading feature fidelity and surface smoothness, the ProFluidics 285D is designed for rapid, reliable microfluidic device fabrication. It produces ultra-smooth, high-resolution prints for both open and closed channels, with minimal operator setup and no cleanroom required. Whether you’re prototyping new lab‑on‑chip designs, creating master molds, or pushing the boundaries of microsystem research, the ProFluidics 285D combines performance, ease‑of‑use, and unmatched adaptability to help your work move from concept to results more rapidly than ever before.
Why it excels in microfluidics
The ProFluidics 285D is optimized for microfluidic device fabrication, where precision, surface smoothness, and reproducibility are critical.
- Open channels down to 50 µm, closed channels to 80 µm
- RA 0.18 µm surface roughness for smooth microchannels
- Dynamic XY pixel resolution of 28.5 µm for smooth curved surfaces
- No cleanroom required: print directly on your lab bench
Typical applications
- Lab-on-chip prototypes
- Multilayer microfluidic devices
- MEMS and microsystem fabrication
- Rapid R&D device development
- High-resolution microfluidic testing and experiments
Fast setup and operator workflow
Designed for repeatable microfluidic prints
- User-friendly interface and advanced printer control features simplify daily microfluidics printing tasks.
- Dynamic pixel projection for smooth surfaces and complex geometries
- Rapid print cycles reduce device development time
- Bench-top operation eliminates cleanroom dependency
- Specialized resins for optimal channel fidelity
High-resolution printing for intricate microchannels
The ProFluidics 285D combines a 28.5 µm dynamic XY resolution and 5–500 µm Z-layer range, providing precise, reproducible microfluidic features with minimal surface roughness.
Using CADworks3D specialized materials ensures optimal print quality.
Example microfluidic mold prints
Content
1x ProFluidics 285D – Advanced 3D Printer for Microfluidics
1x 500g of resin (Master Mold Rapid HD, Master Mold for PDMS, Cyto-Clear, or Clear Microfluidic)
1x Teflon tank (vat)
1x Rough Buildplate
1x Scrapper
1x Power Supply
With your purchase, you’re also entitled to one free item:
1x Professional CureZone
or
1x 1-year license for Flui'Device
Specifications
| Build Area |
110 × 62 × 120 mm |
| Native Pixel |
40 µm XY |
| Dynamic Pixel |
28.5 µm XY |
| Wavelength |
385/405 nm |
| Z-Layer Resolution |
5–500 µm |
| Open Channel Dimensions* |
50 µm |
| Closed Channel Dimensions* |
80 µm |
| Average Roughness* |
0.18 µm |
| Printer Dimensions |
50 × 57 × 59 cm |
| Weight |
56 kg |
| Projector |
4 Million Pixels |
| *Using CADworks3D specialized materials |
Documentation
CADworks3D Brochure
