MEMS knowledge deposits future possibilities
Dimatix has introduced a cartridge-based materials printer, the DMP (Dimatix Materials Printer) system to the European market. The system is the worlds first low-cost solution for high-precision jetting of functional fluids – including nano-particle-based metallic and organic materials – on any type of surface, including plastic, metal sheets, silicon and paper. The “fill your own cartridge” concept together with a complete print system offers an extremely low cost of ownership. The turnkey system is an easy to use tool for corporations and research institutes to quickly develop and test processes and prototypes, as well as conduct low-volume manufacturing of a broad range of products, including flexible circuits, RFID tags, MEMS, displays and wearable electronics.
“Dimatix has generated a quantum leap in small-drop materials deposition,” stated Andreas Bibl, Dimatix CTO and president of the Materials Deposition Division. “Weve leveraged our unique MEMS-based production capability that creates ultra-miniature ink jet structures within silicon to revolutionize development and manufacturing processes. With our new system, customers maximize return from their R&D investment – enabling them to get their next-generation products to market more quickly, generating more profit than they ever thought possible. The potential is almost limitless.”
The high-performance, precision system is capable of depositing 10 picoliter size micro-droplets of fluid for printing feature sizes or line widths as small as 50 microns. The system includes Dimatixs DMP-2800 series printer, DMC-11610 cartridges that customers can fill with any type of jettable fluid, and user-friendly PC-based software. Together, the printer, cartridges and software provide a turnkey system that enables customers to develop new materials and products, bringing them to market faster, more simply and at a significantly lower cost.
“Were talking about a revolutionary way for companies to develop and manufacture products,” said Marco Boer, consulting partner with market research firm IT Strategies. “Dimatixs new system works in a purely additive mode, without requiring subtractive methods such as masking, etching or lithography. With such precious and often expensive materials as nano-particle-based metallic materials, semiconducting and light-emitting polymers, proteomics, and cell structures and DNA, the ability to control and precisely monitor the amount and location of materials deposition is vitally important. This technology has the potential to change the face of the electronics, display, life sciences and chemical markets.”
