Research
Pushing boundaries
Photocentric’s focus of research activity is the application of our novel visible light photopolymers used in collaboration with our patented LCD based 3D printers, in the creation of 3D printed batteries.
Our goal is to manufacture ourselves, or to enable others to make, innovative products for applications that deliver scale, function and cost effectiveness and where the benefits of 3D printing are transformative.
Research Collaborations
We have an open policy towards research with any organization that widens the technology for all participants. Research with Universities is critical to the development of the science surrounding both UV and visible light polymerization from LCD screens in 3D printing. We are currently in partnership with over 20 universities and we welcome discussing any research projects.

Research Grants

Horizon 2020
This is a collaborative European project led by IIT (with HUJI, UniGe and us as partners) on the development of artificial soft robotics. The aim is to develop a soft robot actuator that mimics the elephant trunk (Proboscis) and its function.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 863212

Technology Developer Accelerator Programme
Fabrication of customised batteries with improved architecture created by LCD based visible light 3D printing.

Faraday Challenge: 3D Printing of Solid State Batteries with Controlled Geometry
Collaborative project between Photocentric (lead), the Centre For Process Innovation Limited and Johnson Matthey to fabricate solid state battery parts, as well as an entire cell using visible light and LCD screens.

A collaborative partnership with TWI, Addionics and The University of Leicester to manufacture 3D printed batteries in a novel multi-material process.
Intellectual Property
We have a number of granted patents covering our methods of 3D printing using LCD screens and many more pending.
Granted Patents
GB 2372575
GB 2422678
US 8,114,569
EP 3295246
Published Patent Applications
Method for forming a sachet
Method of making a photopolymer plate
Maskless photopolymer exposure process and apparatus
Method for making an object
US 2018/0141268
US 2018/0299779
EP 3353604
US 2018/0282544
EP 354185
EP 3572874
EP 3572210
EP 3575062
US 2019/0366635
US 2020/0047407
US 2020/0079966
US 2020/0094469
GB 2578188
GB 2578961
Method for making an object
Method for making a lithographic printing plate
Methods for making an object and formulations for use in said methods
Methods for making an object and formulations for use in said methods
Methods for making a metal, sand or ceramic object by additive manufacture and formulations for use in said methods
Methods for making a metal, sand or ceramic object by additive manufacture and formulations for use in said methods
Stereolithographic 3D printer
Stereolithographic 3D printer
Stereolithographic 3D printer
Method for improving resolution in LCD screen based 3D printers
Methods for making a metal, sand or ceramic object by additive manufacture and formulations of use in said methods
Automation of 3D printing process using LCD screens
The separate control of sub pixels in LCD 3D Printing
Automation of 3D printing process using LCD screens