3D Printing with Optical Fibers

This lecture explores the process of 3D printing using laser SLA, DLP-SLA, and MSLA technologies, focusing on the selective exposure to light by laser, projector, and LCD. It delves into the challenges of printing through optical fibers, including laser beam characteristics, fiber components, and the printing limitations. The lecture discusses the printing setup, spatial light modulators, pulse characterization, and voxel size dependency, showcasing the potential of single-photon polymerization and harnessing non-linearity in photon absorption. Through detailed slides, the instructor presents the intricate techniques and technologies involved in achieving high-resolution 3D printing via optical fibers.