The Prospects of Nanoscale 3D Printing for Structural and Functional Applications

Markus Alfreider; Alexander Jelinek; Sandra Schlögl; Daniel Kiener

doi:10.1007/s00501-026-01711-y

The Prospects of Nanoscale 3D Printing for Structural and Functional Applications

K1-MET GmbH, Linz
Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH

Publikation: Beitrag in Fachzeitschrift › Artikel › Forschung

Abstract

Micro- and nanostructural fabrication is oftentimes limited to planar top-down approaches such as classical lithography, ion- or laser ablation. This makes complex three-dimensional structures akin tomacroscopic structures rather challenging to produce. However, recent developments in polymerization techniques enable a true
free-from additive manufacturing approach with a resolution of tens of nanometers. Here we provide a short overview of the technique, detail initial experiments that
achieved tailorable mechanical and optical properties, and outline future prospects.

Originalsprache	Englisch
Seiten (von - bis)	149-154
Seitenumfang	6
Fachzeitschrift	Berg- und hüttenmännische Monatshefte : BHM
Jahrgang	2026
Ausgabenummer	Band 171, Heft 3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00501-026-01711-y
Publikationsstatus	Veröffentlicht - 6 Feb. 2026

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