High-precision biocompatible resin for medical 3D printing and medtech applications
BMF MED, powered by Boston Micro Fabrications, is a biocompatible amber photopolymer resin engineered specifically for medical 3D printing applications that demand both extreme precision and regulatory compliance. This rigid, translucent material bridges the gap between prototyping and production-grade medical components, delivering micron-level detail on parts that can withstand repeated sterilisation cycles and operate reliably above 150 °C.
At IPFL, we process BMF MED through Boston Micro Fabrication’s Projection Micro-Stereolithography (PµSL) systems, achieving resolutions down to 2 microns with tolerances routinely held to ± 10 microns. This level of precision makes BMF MED ideal for intricate medical geometries—microfluidic channels under 50 µm, thin-walled housings, snap-fit assemblies, and complex internal passages that would be impossible or prohibitively expensive through traditional manufacturing.
Because BMF MED meets ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards and maintains structural integrity through autoclaving and gamma sterilisation, it’s trusted across medtech development for surgical guides, diagnostic device housings, drug delivery components, and functional prototypes that must perform under real clinical conditions.
If you’re developing medical devices or need biocompatible parts with exceptional detail, send over your CAD files. Our engineering team will assess the design for 3D printing suitability and typically return a detailed quote within 24 hours.
Durable and Versatile for Demanding Applications
Surgical Planning & Patient-Specific Devices
Surgeons use BMF MED anatomical models to plan complex procedures, with the material’s translucency revealing internal structures. Patient-specific surgical guides, cutting jigs, and drill templates printed in BMF MED improve accuracy during orthopaedic and maxillofacial operations. The material’s sterilizability means these guides enter the operating theatre alongside metal instruments.
Microfluidics & Diagnostic Devices
Lab-on-chip developers exploit BMF MED’s precision to create integrated microfluidic channels, reaction chambers, and mixing networks under 100 microns. The translucent amber allows optical detection systems to monitor fluid behaviour and chemical reactions. Diagnostic cartridge housings benefit from BMF MED’s chemical resistance against reagents and sample fluids.
Drug Delivery Components
Pharmaceutical researchers prototype metered-dose inhaler components, autoinjector housings, and controlled-release implants using BMF MED. The material’s biocompatibility permits in vitro and animal testing of drug-contacting surfaces. Micro-scale features enable precise flow orifices and dosing mechanisms that are difficult to achieve through traditional manufacturing.
Medical Device Enclosures
Electronics housings for wearable monitors, implantable sensors, and handheld diagnostic tools benefit from BMF MED’s combination of rigidity and impact resistance. The material shields sensitive components while maintaining a professional finish suitable for clinical environments. Integrated snap features and internal bosses eliminate secondary assembly operations.
