Introduction

Grippers or manipulators are used in numerous industries - from medical technology to aerospace. Using conventional manufacturing methods, such a gripper must be assembled from at least four individual parts. The smaller the parts are, the more complex and error-prone the safe assembly of the tiny components becomes.

Example: Demonstration components of 3D-printed grippers for medical technology with integrated swivel joint; joint clearance 25 µm; material: 1.4404 (316L)

Functional modules and mechanisms made of metal can be easily produced using micro laser sintering. The functionality is created directly in the build-up process - subsequent assembly is not necessary, so that a gripper, for example, is immediately ready for use. The Micro Laser Sintering systems from 3D MicroPrint GmbH open up completely new possibilities in terms of innovative functional integration and miniaturization of products. The absence of joints between individual components also increases the robustness of the entire design.

The components shown were manufactured on a DMP50 GP Micro Laser Sintering System, which was developed by 3D MicroPrint GmbH.ck completely new possibilities.