Scottish researchers have developed the first fully 3D-printed microscope, paving the way for the democratization of such equipment.
Researchers from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, created the first fully 3D-printed microscope in under three hours, costing less than £50, or just under €60. Based on an open-source design, this microscope incorporates 3D-printed lenses, a camera, a light source, and a Raspberry Pi to capture cellular-level images.
Weighing approximately 3 kg, this microscope is easily portable and offers a quality equivalent to that of laboratory-grade microscopes while being significantly more affordable. This innovation holds great promise for democratizing access to microscopy for schools, laboratories, and hospitals, all on a reduced budget.
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