We frequently see microscopes in movies about medicine. A lens or a combination of lenses make up the optical tool known as a microscope, which is evidence that humanity has entered the atomic age. The basic purpose of a microscope, which is typically divided into optical microscopes and electron microscopes, is to magnify small things so that the human eye can see them.
Do you know that 3D printing using linear motors has been employed in real-world instances of intelligent production of microscopes? A low-cost 3D-printed microscope that may be used to find the presence of microplastic in seawater has been created by a group of microplastic detecting assistants.
According to a recent assessment from Australia's National Science Agency, microplastics are one of the main drivers of ocean pollution, with an estimated 15 million tonnes of microplastics falling into the deep ocean, more than double the quantity of plastic fouling the ocean's surface. Additionally, the majority of plastics are under 0.5 cm in thickness, making detection more difficult and necessitating the use of a microscope. The study team created this 3D printed microscope based on this.
Naturally, 3D printing is not a stand-alone technology. Its growth and acceptance are inextricably linked to the advancement of linear motor drive technology. Many intelligent equipment manufacturers have used linear motors into their own 3D printing equipment to achieve the effects of quick reaction and smooth operation. This is based on the mature application experience of linear motors in flat printers.
