Inkjet Technology

Inkjet is a non-contact, digital printing technology which creates fine structures of 30 microns and below. The fully digital non-contact printing enables wet-on-wet processing without the need for masks or screens.

Inkjet is used to replace established subtractive process sequences and reduces waste and energy consumption, which makes electronics production more economical and ecological.

Inkjet is...

VERY FAST

Up to 100.000 droplets per second per nozzle

HIGHLY PARALLEL

Typically >10.000 nozzles per print unit at a pich of 20-200 µm

DIGITAL

Drops are ejected „on demand“ – „DoD inkjet“

Advantages of Inkjet Printing

Economical Advantages

Reduced Energy Consumption

Higher Yield

Reduced Process Steps

Faster Turnaround

Reduced Material Waste

Technical Advantages

Contactless Digital Print

Print Only Where Required

Print Multiple Materials

Print Multiple Layers

Wet-on-Wet Processing

What Can Inkjet Do?

APPLICATIONS

Structure | Coat | Dispense

SUBSTRATE SHAPE

2-2.5 D

DOT SIZE

30-200 µm

LAYER THICKNESS

50 nm-20 µm

SPEED

up to 2,000 mm/s

VISCOSITY

2-15 cPs

Applications Examples

Solar

Inkjet-printed solar cells offer several advantages over traditional manufacturing techniques. The precise control of ink droplets allows for the optimization of material usage and reduces waste. Moreover, the scalability and cost-effectiveness of inkjet printing make it an attractive option for large-scale production, enabling the widespread adoption of solar energy.

Crystalline Solar

The need for cost-effective and sustainable energy sources results in a race to increase production, as well as cell efficiencies at the lowest possible cost. In particular in the introduction of new or improved cell-concepts, additive technologies and in particular, inkjet plays a major role.

Thin Film Solar

As cSi solar, thinfilm technology is driven by the need to introduce new processes increasing module output at ever lower cost per Watt peak. Inkjet printing is the perfect technology to apply structured functional layers at low cost with optimal control of local and global layer properties.

Glass

Inkjet printing on glass is a commonly used in various industries such as automotive, architecture, display, and interior design. However, the process of inkjet printing on glass for functional materials requires specialized equipment and materials. Notion Systems has developed a modular system called n.jet glass which is able to apply different kind of functional materials such as dielectrics, black mask inks, and conductive material high precise and with a high throughput.

Digital inkjet printing is a crucial technology in additive manufacturing that offers unique benefits over conventional production methods. It is an accurate, efficient process that digitizes manufacturing, significantly reducing lead times, minimizing material waste, and promoting sustainable and eco-friendly production with lower CO2 emissions.

3D

High precision multi material jetting opens up new opportunities for 3D printing in various industries. Mixing materials voxel by voxel for advanced optics, 3D electronics or microsystems technology. The n.jet 3D is an open platform for 3D printing gives you full control of your 3D printing process.

Select one or more materials from our material partners or use your own material. We’ll help you select the right printhead and post processing and provide you with an integrated, industrial solution for production of 3D parts.

Main Features

Multi material jetting
High viscosity jetting
Supports all major printheads
Drop watch & drop formation analysis
Full access to all jetting parameters
Open slicer interface
Optional inert atmosphere