What is MLS MicroLightSwitch® ?
A5. The key added value feature of this system is that it enables a larger surface area of radiation curable resin to be selectively exposed at one time via a computer controlled micromechanical shutter system, as compared to laser. This so-called MLS MicroLightSwitch® technology enables micron-size spots of radiation to be selectively irradiated onto a resin surface via a shuttering mechanism built into silicon MEMS chips. This is fundamentally different from the existing stereolithography technique which uses a laser to expose one point at a time, writing line by line. Additionally, the accuracy of the exposure system is currently unmatched in the market. First discussions with potential customers who were invited to comment on the technology make us very confident that we are opening up a new dimension. The current unit exposes 40,000 pixels at a time. This enhancement offers the potential to reduce part manufacturing times. The competitive benefit of the technology rises exponentia
