The University of Calgary plans to purchase a MSP-1826 Automatic Vision Alignment Precision Screen Printer from Hary Manufacturing Inc. To the research team’s knowledge, this system offers unique functionality essential for advancing research in microfabrication and biosensor development. Specifically, the MSP-1826 provides sub-micron alignment accuracy and repeatable multilayer screen-printing capabilities, which are critical for producing high-resolution electrodes and multilayer devices on flexible and rigid substrates. These capabilities are required for ongoing and upcoming projects involving roll-to-roll printable biosensors, microfluidic devices, and hybrid electronics. The system’s automated vision alignment also ensures reproducibility and scalability, which are vital for prototyping and transitioning lab-scale designs toward commercial manufacturing. No other system currently available to the team offers this level of precision, automation, and compatibility with the materials and fabrication workflows employed in the research.
