Aerosol Printing with Industrial Reliability - Performance Results for the NanoJet Gen2 Printhead
Abstract
The NanoJet Gen2 Aerosol Printhead introduces critical advancements in industrial aerosol printing, enhancing print stability, efficiency, and versatility. Key innovations include quick-swap ink cartridges for minimal downtime, precise point-of-use aerosol generation for superior print quality, and user-friendly operation with improved process controls. Features such as recipe logging, internal self-testing, and comprehensive data logging enhance operational insights, while print head temperature control and fast shuttering capabilities (<150ms) optimize ink usage and improve print quality. Designed for compatibility with a wide range of inks and for ease of maintenance, the Gen2 printhead significantly reduces the total cost of ownership. This production focused printhead represents a leap forward in meeting the dynamic needs of modern industrial processes, setting a new benchmark for performance and reliability in the industry. This talk will present the print stability and performance data for the Gen2 print head.
Biography
Mr. Keicher is a pioneer in the field of Additive Manufacturing. He is an invented the LENS process and joined Optomec in 1997 to commercialize LENS. As a founder of Optomec, he was instrumental in commercialization of the LENS and AerosolJet printing processes. Mr. Keicher returned to Sandia in 2011 to develop new technologies in the AM arena. While at Sandia, Mr. Keicher and Dr. Marcelino Essien developed the NanoJet printing technology. Mr. Keicher joined IDS in July 2018 to commercialize the NanoJet technology. The NanoJet print technology is gaining industry acceptance and IDS has over 100 printers installed worldwide.