MAX UV – Specs and Settings

The Asiga MAX UV is a compact industrial DLP printer with a fully open material system, designed for dental laboratories, jewellery workshops and audiology applications. With a 119 × 67 × 200 mm build volume, precision UV-LED projection and the proprietary SPS quality-control system, the MAX UV prints high-accuracy resins from any manufacturer.

What it is

The MAX UV is a DLP (Digital Light Processing) printer in which an entire resin layer is cured simultaneously by a UV-LED projector from below, without a moving laser head. The critical difference from most competitors is its open material system: the machine accepts any compatible photopolymer from third-party suppliers, not only branded cartridges. The built-in SPS (Slide-and-Pull Separation) mechanism manages the delicate separation of each layer to prevent deformation. The printer targets dental laboratories, lost-wax jewellery casting, audiology and precision industrial prototyping where accuracy outweighs speed.

Technical specifications

Applications and industries

• Dental appliances and splints: production of surgical guides, temporary crowns, orthodontic splints and digitised prosthetic bases using clinically approved biocompatible resins (Dental medicine)
• Lost-wax jewellery casting (precision castable wax models for casting gold, silver and platinum) with details below 100 µm and near-zero ash residue on burnout (Jewellery manufacturing)
• Ear moulds and audiological devices – custom ear moulds and hearing aid shells in biocompatible resins meeting ISO 10993 (Audiology and medical devices)

Production workflow

1. Select a third-party resin and enter or create its exposure profile in Asiga Composer software. Correct UV exposure parameters for the specific photopolymer: the foundation for dimensional accuracy.
2. Level and zero the Z-platform against the FEP/silicone vat bottom. Uniform first-layer thickness across the full area: prevents model detachment.
3. Start the DLP print with SPS mode active; adjust the pull speed layer by layer if needed. Controlled separation reduces stress on the model and prevents warping of thin features.
4. After printing, wash the part in IPA or a dedicated solvent, then post-cure in a calibrated UV station. Full polymerisation for final mechanical properties and biocompatibility per the resin specification.

Key considerations

Materials and applications

Pick a material/alloy this machine processes to see its properties and typical applications:

Conclusion

The Asiga MAX UV is a specialist tool for applications where precision is an absolute requirement: dental medicine, jewellery casting and audiology. The open material system gives you the freedom to use hundreds of certified and custom-profiled resins, while the SPS mechanism protects delicate features at every layer separation. The ~€6,000 price is justified for laboratories where accuracy directly impacts the clinical or production outcome.