pISSN 1225-7117
eISSN 2288-8268
Characteristics of the types of printers primarily used in the fabrication of microfluidic devices
| 3D Printer Type | Resolution (suitable for microfluidics) | Printing Speed | Available Materials | Cost | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDM | Low | Fast | Thermoplastics | Low | [25,26] |
| DLP | High | Fast | Photopolymer resins | High | [27,28] |
| SLA | High | Moderate | Photopolymer resins | High | [29-31] |
| LCD | High | Moderate to Fast | Photopolymer resins | Moderate | [32,33] |
| 2PP | Ultra-high | Slow | Photopolymer resins | Ultra-high | [34,35] |