3D Printing a Low‐Cost Miniature Accommodating Optical Microscope (Adv. Mater. 20/2023)

Abstract

3D Printing In article number 2208365, Rihan Hai, Cheng Sun, and co-workers report a method for 3D printing the key optical and optomechanical components of a miniature accommodating optical microscope in 50 min for less than $4. Synergizing the built-in voice-coil-motor and compliant optomechanics facilitates focus stacking functionality for extending imaging depth. 3D printing enables digitized component manufacturing, part-count reduction, and passive alignment for the ease of system miniaturization and assembly, allowing rapid customizability toward task-specific needs.