Boston Micro Fabrication

What Boston Micro Fabrication does

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is a privately held manufacturer of micro-precision 3D printing systems founded in 2016 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. The company commercializes a proprietary Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology that achieves XY pixel resolution of 2–25 micrometers with tolerances of ±10–25µm, positioning it at the high-precision end of the additive manufacturing market. BMF sells the microArch family of printers (S230 at 2µm, S140/S240 at 10µm, S150/S350 at 25µm, and the dual-resolution D1025), a portfolio of proprietary photopolymer resins (BIO, HTL, HT 200, TOUGH, BMF MED, Clear, HTF, FR, SR) plus an aluminum-oxide ceramic material, and the FDA-cleared UltraThineer dental veneer product line.

The company's customer base spans medical devices, electronics, microfluidics, fiber optics/photonics, RF and microwave engineering, dental, and academic research, with named enterprise users including Sonion NL, Isometric Micro Molding, TE Connectivity, RNDR Medical, and the University of Birmingham PHTA. BMF monetizes through direct enterprise hardware sales with quote-based multi-year contracts, recurring proprietary materials revenue, and on-demand 3D printing services. Distribution combines direct field sales with application engineering, a service bureau partner network (IPFL, Shree Rapid Technologies, 3DGBIRE), and regional sales/marketing presence in Germany and Japan alongside a Chinese manufacturing and commercial affiliate (BMF Precision Tech Inc.).

BMF has raised approximately $79M+ across disclosed funding rounds — including a $43M Series C led by Shenzhen Capital Group in July 2022 and a ~$22M Series D for the Chinese affiliate in mid-2023 — and is currently led by President Bryan Ferrand and COO Donna Kelly following a July 2026 management reorganization in which founder John Kawola transitioned to a strategic advisor role. The company holds CE certification on multiple printer platforms, FDA clearance for its UltraThineer dental material, and operates with global application engineering support across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Name

Boston Micro Fabrication

Legal name

BMF Precision Inc.

Website

https://bmf3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boston Micro Fabrication manufactures micro-precision 3D printing systems based on proprietary PµSL stereolithography technology (2–25µm resolution), serving medical devices, electronics, microfluidics, photonics, dental, and research customers with printers, proprietary materials, and micro-3D printing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Micro 3D Printing Systems

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro/Nanoscale & Precision 3D Printers (Two-Photon, Micro-SLA) (IMAAAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Precision Micro-3D Printing Services (micro-SLA, micro-metal, microfluidics) (IMAAADAF), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI), 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

Keywords

• Micro-precision 3D printing
• Projection micro stereolithography
• Microfabrication systems
• Photopolymer resin materials
• Industrial micro 3D printers

Headquarters

HQ city

Maynard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Hardware Sales: Sale of microArch series 3D printers including S230 (2µm), S140 (10µm), S240 (10µm), S150 Series (25µm), S350 (25µm), and D1025 (dual resolution). Printers range from compact desktop to industrial production systems with build volumes up to 100x100x75mm.
2. Proprietary Materials and Resins: Sales of specialized photopolymer resins including HTL, BIO, HT 200, TOUGH, BMF MED, HTF, FR, SR (sacrificial), CLEAR, and AL Ceramic (aluminum oxide). Materials are optimized for the microArch platform.
3. 3D Printing Services: BMF offers micro-3D printing services for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment, manufacturing parts to specification using their PµSL technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) manufactures and sells micro-precision 3D printing systems based on its proprietary Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology, delivering resolutions down to 2µm and tolerances of ±10µm. Its product portfolio includes the microArch series of 3D printers (S230, S140, S240, S150 Series, S350, D1025) and a range of proprietary photopolymer resins and ceramic materials (BIO, HTL, HT 200, TOUGH, BMF MED, CLEAR, HTF, FR, SR, AL Ceramic). BMF also offers the UltraThineer dental veneer product line and 3D printing services for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment.

Product overview

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) offers a portfolio of micro-precision 3D printing systems and specialized materials based on Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology. The product lineup includes the microArch series of 3D printers spanning multiple resolution tiers: the S230 (2µm resolution), S140 and S240 (10µm resolution), S150 Series and S350 (25µm resolution), and the dual-resolution D1025 (combining 10µm and 25µm zones). Supporting materials include photopolymer resins (BIO, HTL, HT 200, TOUGH, BMF MED, CLEAR, HTF, FR, SR) and ceramic materials (AL Ceramic). The company also commercializes the UltraThineer dental veneer product line through its PµSL-powered platform. BMF positions itself as a precision microfabrication solution for medical devices, electronics, microfluidics, fiber optics, and research applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UltraThineer: Commercial dental product line using BMF's micro-precision ceramic 3D printing technology to produce ultra-thin zirconia veneers under 100µm thickness
• microArch

Products and services

• microArch S230 High-precision micro 3D printer offering 2µm XY resolution and ±10µm tolerance in a 50 x 50 x 50mm build volume, supporting photopolymers and ceramics. Part of BMF's 2µm Series targeting applications requiring the highest precision.
• microArch S140 Desktop-format 10µm resolution micro 3D printer with ±25µm tolerance, 94 x 52 x 45mm build volume, and an open material platform suitable for research and development environments.
• microArch S240 Industrial 10µm resolution micro 3D printer with the largest build volume in BMF's portfolio (100 x 100 x 75mm / 750 cm³), advanced roller system enabling up to 10x faster printing speeds, capability to process materials up to 20,000 cP, and CE certification. Supports industrial-grade composites and ceramics.
• microArch S150 Series Compact 25µm micro-precision 3D printer series with two models (S150 for flexible lab development and S150 Ultra for high-throughput production) featuring one-touch automated operation, HEPA13 filtration, UV-C sterilization, and CE certification. S150 Ultra delivers up to 9x faster print speeds than the standard S150.
• microArch S350 Industrial 25µm resolution micro 3D printer with a larger build volume (100 x 100 x 50mm) and extended third-party material support for higher-throughput production applications.
• microArch D1025 Dual-resolution micro 3D printer combining 10µm and 25µm resolution zones in a single system, offering flexibility for applications requiring different precision levels.
• BIO Resin Biocompatible photopolymer resin for non-implantable medical applications, sterilizable with multiple ISO biocompatibility tests passed, 93.3% in vitro cell culture survival rate, 56 MPa tensile strength. Compatible with microArch S130, S140, S230, S240, S350, D1025, and S150 series.
• HTL Resin High-performance engineering photopolymer with high strength, stiffness, and heat resistance up to 114°C (HDT at 0.45 MPa: 114.2°C), tensile strength 71.5 MPa, available in yellow-translucent, black, and carbon-black colors.
• HT 200 Resin High-temperature photopolymer resin withstanding temperatures up to 200°C (HDT at 0.45 MPa: 217.8°C), tensile strength 87.8 MPa, suitable for end-use applications in extreme thermal environments.
• TOUGH Resin Stiff, durable engineering photopolymer with good combination of strength and elongation (14%), tensile strength 82.9 MPa, suited for end-use products requiring durability and resistance to mechanical stress.
• BMF MED Resin Rigid, amber-colored biocompatible photopolymer with sharp details, light transmission, and temperature resistance over 100°C; 95.6% in vitro cell culture survival rate; 0.01% water absorption; suitable for medical device applications requiring biocompatibility and sterilizability.
• BMF Clear Resin Biocompatible, optically transparent photopolymer resin delivering greater than 90% light transmittance with 10µm layer thicknesses and no post-processing polishing required; 87.5% in vitro cell culture survival rate; 23 MPa tensile strength, 18% elongation at break. Designed for microfluidics, optical components, lenses, light guides, lab-on-a-chip platforms, and medical devices requiring visual inspection or fluid flow visibility.
• HTF Resin Heat-resistant and tough photopolymer resin with high HDT (152.45°C), tensile strength 96.32 MPa, good biocompatibility, and Shore D 91 hardness; designed for high-pressure steam applications such as autoclaving.
• FR Resin Flame-retardant photopolymer with UL94 V-0 fire rating at 2.0mm thickness, HDT 160°C, tensile strength 68 MPa, available in yellow-translucent and black.
• SR Resin (Soluble) Sacrificial photopolymer resin used for printing single-use molds for manufacturing components from other materials; dissolves in a 5:95 sodium hydroxide and distilled water solution; 26% elongation at break.
• AL Ceramic (Aluminum Oxide) Ceramic material made from 99.99% pure aluminum oxide, processed as a green body and sintered to produce dense, high-performance ceramic microcomponents with 2,300 MPa compressive strength, 500 MPa flexural strength, 300 GPa elastic modulus, 99.5% relative density, 32 W/(m·K) thermal conductivity, and 10^14 Ω·cm electrical resistivity. Compatible with microArch S230 (T40 tank/platform) and S240 (T200 tank/platform).
• UltraThineer Dental Veneer Product Line Commercial dental product line using BMF's micro-precision ceramic 3D printing technology to produce ultra-thin zirconia dental veneers under 100µm thickness, requiring minimal or no tooth reduction. FDA-cleared and marketed as the world's thinnest no-prep 3D-printed dental veneer.
• Micro 3D Printing Services Contract micro-precision 3D printing services that manufacture parts to customer specification using BMF's PµSL technology, available through the company and its service bureau network (e.g., IPFL, Shree Rapid Technologies) for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time-to-test reduced from 1-2 months to 1-2 days for micro-precision parts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LithozminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithoz, a ceramics 3D printing company based in Austria, displayed bioresorbable implants including ear bone replacements and semiconductor cooling plates alongside BMF at RAPID 2026. Customer KLS Martin reported double-digit monthly growth using Lithoz technology.
• RNDR MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationRNDR Medical partnered with BMF to use microscale 3D printing technology for single-use ureteroscopes, achieving a 50% reduction in development time compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
• University of Birmingham PHTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Birmingham's PHTA installed a microArch S240 3D printer from BMF to support medical device manufacturing and research in the West Midlands, enabling rapid fabrication of microfluidic devices, biosensors, and intricate medical components.
• IPFLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPFL became the first UK service bureau to offer micro-precision parts using BMF technology, expanding access to BMF's capabilities for UK-based customers.
• Shree Rapid TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBMF announced partnership with Shree Rapid Technologies to provide micro-precision 3D printing services and expand market reach.
• 3DGBIREminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3DGBIRE introduced BMF to An Duong from Rolls-Royce/Morethan3D, facilitating the creation of the world's smallest 3D-printed Crew Dragon spacecraft model.
• BMF Precision Tech Inc.coreOthersBMF Precision Tech Inc. is the Chinese entity of Boston Micro Fabrication that completed a CNY 160 million Series D funding round in June 2023 and maintains strategic cooperation with over 1,000 enterprises globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Microlight3D: French company offering micro and nano-scale 3D printing systems based on two-photon polymerization. Direct competitor in the micro-precision additive manufacturing market, particularly for academic and research customers.
• Nanoscribe (BICO): German-based micro-scale 3D printing company specializing in two-photon polymerization (2PP) for sub-micron resolution. Direct competitor in micro-precision 3D printing, particularly for photonics, microfluidics, and biomedical research applications — overlapping with BMF's core technical positioning.
• UpNano: Austrian manufacturer of high-resolution 2PP 3D printers targeting biomedical, microfluidics, and research markets. Competes with BMF in the micro-precision printing space with comparable resolution capabilities and similar enterprise customer base.
• Lithoz: Austrian ceramic 3D printing company specializing in high-performance ceramics for medical, aerospace, and industrial applications. Direct peer in micro-precision additive manufacturing — and a partner who co-exhibited with BMF at RAPID 2026, indicating overlap in ceramic micro-component customer targeting.

Broad incumbents

• Protolabs: On-demand digital manufacturing services provider offering 3D printing (including SLA/DLP), CNC machining, and injection molding. Competes with BMF's 3D printing services arm by providing micro-precision prototyping services to similar enterprise customers.
• Stratasys: Global 3D printing leader with diverse polymer and production-grade systems. Serves similar aerospace, automotive, and medical verticals as BMF but focuses on larger-format, higher-throughput manufacturing rather than micro-precision niche.
• Formlabs: Leading SLA/DLP 3D printer manufacturer offering desktop and industrial systems. Competes with BMF in SLA-adjacent markets, particularly for medical, dental, and engineering customers needing high-resolution parts, though at lower precision tiers (typically 25-50µm).
• Carbon: Digital Light Synthesis (DLP-based) 3D printing company serving automotive, medical, and industrial markets with production-grade parts. Competes in adjacent DLP technology space and serves overlapping dental and medical device customers.
• 3D Systems: Established 3D printing manufacturer with broad portfolio across metals, polymers, and dental. Develops BMF MED resin as a BMF material partner, and serves many of the same medical device and dental customers. Broader offerings but overlaps in micro-precision dental and prototyping segments.

Emerging players

• Materialise: Belgian 3D printing services and software company with strong presence in medical and industrial verticals. Overlaps with BMF in medical device and prototyping services, though at different precision tiers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors12 records

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M&A

Investments

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