NanoJet Gen2 Desktop

Picture of the NanoJet Gen2 Desktop

High Resolution Aerosol Printing in a Compact Package

The NanoJet Gen2 Desktop printer delivers high-resolution aerosol printing in a compact, lab-friendly format ideal for research institutions, universities, and advanced R&D environments. The platform is available with a Gen2 single-material print head configuration and is designed to operate with minimal auxiliary equipment. Each system includes a 150 × 150 mm heated vacuum chuck (platen), a safety-interlocked enclosure, process and alignment cameras, and precision motion capabilities with ±3.1 µm repeatability across a 300 × 200 × 50 mm (XYZ) travel range. The platform’s motion control is powered by FlashCut CNC control software, with Focus aerosol control software, training, and facilitation assistance included.

Gen2 Hardware Improvements

  • Integrated TEC control at the print head for thermal stability
  • Larger aerosol chamber for higher output and improved aerosol stability
  • Improved XY symmetry for uniform line quality in all directions
  • Quick-disconnect fittings for faster setup and maintenance
  • Cartridge contains all wetted components (minimal cleaning between materials)
  • Integrated aerosol line filters for improved reliability
  • Fully digitized shutter control (eliminates manual needle valve)
  • Optional laser sintering and UV curing modules (FS configurations)

Inks and Materials

Micrograph of 15 micron wide silver nanoparticle traces printed with IDS NanoJet aerosol printer
15 µm silver nanoparticle traces printed on glass
50 µm biomedical polymer printed with 5 µm gaps
Printed biomaterial with 5 µm spaces
Picture of NanoJet aerosol printed conductive traces on kapton film that is held by gloved fingers
Conductive silver traces on flexible Kapton film
56 µm wide platinum trace
Platinum resistor on alumina
Micrograph showing NanoJet printed 100 micron silver trace encapsulated with 1 mm wide printed polyimide all on an aluminum substrate
Polyimide encapsulation of silver traces
Micrograph of sub 10-micron wide IDS NanoJet printed gold traces on glass
Sub 10 µm gold nanoparticle lines

Example Substrates

  • Silicon
  • Polycarbonate
  • Acrylic
  • Kapton (polyimide)
  • Alumina and other ceramics
  • PET
  • FR4
  • Liquid-crystal polymer (LCP)
  • Aluminum
  • Many others

Example Materials

  • Nanoparticle and particle-free silver, gold, platinum, …
  • Biomedical sensor materials
  • Refractive index changing polymers
  • Resistors
  • Insulators & Dielectrics
  • Adhesives

Manufacturing-Ready Consistency

15 Hour Print Demonstration
Trace width measurements for a polymer printed using the NanoJet Gen2 system.
Line Width Demonstration over 5 days
Graph of 30 µm line width printing over 30 hours
Polymer linewidth for 30 total hours. 6 hours-per-day over a 5-day period.
13 day Resistor Printing Demonstration
Graph showing consistent resistance of NanoJet Gen2 aerosol printed heaters over 13 days of production
Resistance data for a 13-day manufacturing print demonstration where 8 devices were printed each day using the a single print recipe.
  • Demonstrated production stability of 30+ hours using reliable ultrasonic atomization.
  • Manufacturing QC performs 4-hour print tests to ensure each system and cartridge is capable of printing with exceptional stability over time.
  • The Gen2’s digitized controls allow for fully-remote process monitoring and tuning.

Part Alignment and Inspection

The system includes onboard cameras which are used for real-time process monitoring, part inspection, substrate alignment, and visual metrology of printed features.

  • 1 Megapixel, 140X precision alignment and inspection camera.
    5 Megapixel, 220X optional upgrade.
  • 2 Megapixel process camera focused at the point of deposition.
Picture of the NanoJet Gen2 Desktop work area including process camera, alignment camera, printhead, and 150 mm heated vacuum platen

High-Resolution Printing

Micrograph of 20 micron silver conductors on polycarbonate
20 µm silver traces printed on polycarbonate

Exceptional Line Width Capability

From millimeters to microns

IDS’s patented multi-lens focusing technology enables high resolution printing across a large range of line widths.

Three micrographs of high resolution IDS NanoJet printed polymer traces from 1 mm to 100 µm
Three aqueous polymers printed on glass
Three micrographs of high resolution IDS NanoJet aerosol printed silver traces from 57 microns down to 15 microns
Particle free silver traces printed on glass or polycarbonate.
Images taken at 400X magnification.

IDS Focus

Process Control Software

IDS Focus is the unified software which controls the Gen2 print technology. The software provides robust, manufacturing-ready digital control of the printhead.

  • Digital control of
    • Sheath and aerosol flow rates
    • Print head temperature
    • Platen temperature
    • Atomizer voltage
    • Shutter timing
  • Real-time datalogging of system pressures, flow rates, temperatures, voltage, print time.
  • Saveable “recipes” for repeatable processes
  • Built-in support wizards for troubleshooting and setup
  • Automated shutdown and leak testing
  • Automated atomizer “health” testing
  • Multi-print head control capability
  • Hardware error monitoring and logging
  • Modbus command set for integration into larger systems

Pricing

$94,000

Discounts may be available depending on your organization. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs and to receive a formal quote.

Picture of the NanoJet Gen2 Desktop in the lab

Technical Specifications

Please contact us for any questions on the system specifications or options.

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