We embrace novelty. We cherish novelty. We exist “to build the next level of novelty.”
This is why we created Light Link™.
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Light Link™ UV Crosslinked Kynar® PVDF 3D Printing Resin is a novel photopolymer resin for use in DLP & SLA 3D printers. This resin is the first commercial Kynar® PVDF 3D printable resin. Light Link™ combines the high resolution of SLA/DLP 3D printing with the unique material properties of PVDF. Our resin is compatible with most DLP, LED, SLA, MSLA, and light-based 3D printers at 405nm wavelength.
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PVDF is a unique member of the thermoplastic fluoropolymer family. PVDF has been used for decades in many specialized industries and is more commonly known by its trade name, Kynar® (Kynar® is the registered trademark of Arkema Inc.). PVDF is one of the highest purity thermoplastics in the fluoropolymer family. Therefore, PVDF is the material of choice for the food, cosmetic, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries where the upmost level of quality control is required. In recent years, Arkema has tailored PVDF for use in 3D printing/additive manufacturing applications. In this blog, we seek to demonstrate the strengths and unique properties of 3D printed PVDF filaments, as well as exemplify their realistic applications and remarkable utility.
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In this post we build and test an open source 3D printed 5 mL syringe repetition pump. The files for this post were uploaded by JorBraMar on Thingiverse. This build is a continuation of the construction of a series of pipettes, which originated from the recreation of the open source 3D printed 1000 μL micropump. This 5 mL syringe repetition pump is more intricate than the previous designs, therefore it is more labor intensive. However, the extra work is worth it, as this apparatus works surprisingly well. It is also a great way to get your hands on some essential biological sciences equipment at a very cheap price.
Source: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3144072
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In this post, we test the feasibility of 2 open source 3D-printed syringe pump designs. Syringe pumps are a common apparatus used in many medical and scientific fields. Syringe pumps allow diabetics to use convenient insulin pumps, allow anesthesiologists to administer careful dosages of sedatives to usher patients peacefully through surgery, and allow chemists to carefully control the addition of reagents during a chemical reaction. In this post, we construct the backbone of 2 syringe pumps using open source 3D-printing technology. We then utilize a stepper motor and Arduino to make a simple, manually controlled syringe pump. The original design was uploaded to Thingiverse by Linus Meienberg. The original upload can be found via the following URL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2797132
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In this post we build and test an open source 3D printed 10 mL syringe pipette. The files for this post were uploaded by JorBraMar on Thingiverse. This build is a continuation of the construction of a series of pipettes, which originated from the recreation of the open source 3D printed 1000 μL micropump. This 10 mL syringe pipette is much simpler to make than the 1000 μL micropump because it consists of only three, 3D-printed parts, a 5M x 25mm headless screw, and a 10 mL syringe. It is very simple and easy to construct and allows one to manipulate a sterile 10 mL syringe with one hand.
Source: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2400841
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Here we 3D print and test an open source “Micropump” pipette from a research publication. In the publication, Open source 3D-printed 1000 μL micropump, Dr. Jorge Bravo-Martinez provides a comprehensive overview for the construction of this device and compares it with several commercially available pipette models. Analysis of the accuracy and precision of such a cheap and simple to produce apparatus shows it is comparable to other expensive, commercial models. This gives great utility to laboratories who cannot afford the large costs associated with common laboratory equipment.
Bravo-Martinez, J. Open source 3D-printed 1000 μL micropump. HardwareX 2018, 3, 110-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2017.08.002
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The aim of this tutorial is to outline how to build a simple and affordable digital thermometer probe, from commonly available components. This probe can measure temperature ranges from -50 to 400°C, therefore it is suitable for a wide range of uses.
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Here we demonstrate how to build a dual water aspirator vacuum pump/circulating water pump for under $80 using a bucket, water aspirator, water pump, and common hardware store parts.
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Here we demonstrate how to build a simple and cheap still air box/glove box combination for under $100, using a tote bin and common hardware store parts.
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