5 days ago · At the beginning of 2025, a preprint of a paper about a new microscope caused an awful lot of excitement among researchers. It was the world’s first fully 3D-printed microscope, …

Jan 22, 2025 · Researchers from the University of Strathclyde have made the world’s first fully 3D printed microscope, and it’s cheaper than one might think.

Jan 13, 2025 · Researchers have designed and built the world’s first microscope made entirely from 3D-printed parts. And because the open-source plans are already available online, …

The OpenFlexure project aims to make high precision mechanical positioning available to anyone with a 3D printer - for use in microscopes, micromanipulators, and more.

Jan 21, 2025 · Scientists at the University of Strathclyde have created the world's first fully 3D printed microscope in under three hours and for less than £50—a fraction of the cost of …

Mar 26, 2025 · Scientists have engineered a fully 3D-printed microscope, including the lenses, for just $60, making vital diagnostic tools accessible to underserved regions.

Dec 22, 2025 · Made entirely from 3D printed parts and common optical components, the microscope was compact, robust, and cost only a few hundred dollars to manufacture.

Dec 31, 2024 · We present an open-source, 3D-printable optical microscope that has been specifically designed for affordability, ease of use, and versatility in molecular biology …

Jan 13, 2025 · A research team at the University of Strathclyde has developed a low-cost 3D printed microscope. The device, which can be assembled in under three hours, costs …

In this new study, the researchers in Scotland have developed plans, available for free online, that can be used to 3D-print a fully functional, high-resolution microscope.