Founded in 2012 by Nick Liverman, our mission is to provide innovative solutions for microfluidic devices, medical devices, semiconductor connectors, interconnectors, and automated testing.
His goal was clear:
To create a 3D printer of uncompromising precision and accuracy,
capable of satisfying the toughest industrial standards.
Early stages and internships at Nasa
From the age of 12, Nick Liverman discovered a fervor for robotics. His journey began with the creation of his first virtual robot, scripted within the digital world of Ultima Online. This rudimentary automaton, programmed to mine ore and craft items. An early understanding of cartesian robotics led to internships at NASA and an early introduction to 3D printing.
A decade ago, as consumer 3D printing started gaining traction, Nick was captivated by the prospect of democratizing 3D design. He invested in one of the pioneering 3D printer kits available to consumers, only to be disheartened by its lackluster resolution and accuracy. Despite months of relentless tweaking, the machine fell short of his expectations. Leveraging his substantial expertise in robotics and fabrication, Nick founded Old World Labs. His goal was clear: to create a 3D printer of uncompromising precision and accuracy, capable of satisfying the toughest industrial standards.
Key Milestones
2012
OWL FOUNDED
2013
PATENTS SUBMITTED
2018
PUBLICATION ON HIGH VOLUME MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: SPIE ADVANCED LITHOGRAPHY
Department of Veterans Affairs Contract
Recognition by National Institute of Standards & Technology
Begin mass production of clear aligners for the dental industry
2019
FULLY AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING LINE
Partnership Clear Forward
Contract with VersAbility for mass production in ISO Certified clean room
2020
DIGITAL TWINS EXPERIMENTS
We are developing digital worlds using advances in Unreal Engine 5.
2021
ABYSS ONLINE
We have integrated many cutting edge research projects into a medium of entertainment: www.abyssonline.com