Micro3D research.
Advance your research with Exaddon technology
We offer our unique micro3D printing technology to universities and research institutions in the form of our CERES system. This standalone system allows users to 3D print pure metal objects down to 1 µm in size.
Browse the system information and use cases below to see how the CERES system can enable your research goals.
CERES Print System.
CERES is a standalone 3D printing system for printing pure metal objects in complex geometries at the micrometer scale, and with submicrometer resolution.
By harnessing the astonishing precision of pinpoint electrodeposition, CERES opens the door to amazing advances in high frequency communications, neural interfaces, microstructural characterization, and more.
<1 µm to 1000 µm
Possible object size
Print Pure Metals
Print directly in Cu, Au, Ni, Ag, Pt
<1 µm Resolution
Minimum feature size
Print in Place
Directly on pre-patterned chips.
No heat, no lasers, no post-processing
Exaddon Print Process
Exaddon's technology uses template-free electrochemical deposition to create free-standing metal structures. The fundamentals of this process are outlined in the CERES datasheet below.
Exaddon has extensively investigated the material properties of our printed structures, and several of our customers focus their research on characterizing the micromechanics of CERES-printed objects. The results can be viewed in the material properties whitepaper here.
Download CERES System Datasheet
EXADDON CERES USE CASES
CERES specializes in free-standing objects at the lower end of the microscale (e.g. 1 µm - 300 µm in size), such as pillars, coils, and lattices. With no heat, no lasers, and no post-processing, CERES delivers microscale pure metal objects in a single workflow. With excellent conductivity (87% of bulk copper) and tensile strength, printed structures are suitable for a range of applications.
Ultimately, the best way to understand the capabilities of the CERES system is to explore the use cases of our customers. Visit our publications page to browse the diverse research fields we're involved in, or look through the list of use cases below.
Neural Interfaces
Print high conductivity, high aspect ratio (100:1) gold or copper structures directly on prepatterned traces or contact pads with micrometer accuracy. Exceptional conductivity and mechanical strength are ideal for neural applications.
High Frequency Components
The exceptional surface smoothness of CERES-printed objects is ideal for high frequency applications. Seamless merging with the target surface ensures minimal signal disturbance.
Microcoils
From MEMS to micromechanics, microcoils are crucial structures. Exaddon's unique print-in-place technology is perfectly suited to printing coils directly where needed. Strand diameter can be changed on the fly.
Material Science & Novel Research
Use CERES for 3D printing pillars, lattices, and other test pieces for microstructural characterization. Explore the exceptional conductivity and tensile strength of printed structures.
Drug Delivery Microneedles
Print arrays of biocompatible microneedles in pure copper or gold, ideally suited for transdermal drug delivery. High (submicrometer) resolution ensures incredible accuracy.
CERES SYSTEM MATURITY
Standardized Workflows
Comprehensive, tested print workflows designed for ease and optimal user experience
Proprietary Software
Our CAPA software is custom developed for the CERES 3D printing system and its printing workflows
Online User Manual
The regularly updated, comprehensive user manual guides researchers through every step, from printing to maintenance
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
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