PCB News - The world's first desktop-level multilayer circuit board 3D printer

The world's first desktop-level multilayer circuit board3D printer

At the 2015 American Print Electronics Show in Santa Clara, California, the well-known electronic 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension released the world's first desktop electronic printer that can manufacture 3D printed circuit board prototypes-DragonFly 2020. It is understood that this device can save the time of prototype conversion by 3D printing a customized full-featured multilayer printed circuit board(PCB) board, and at the same time eliminate the need to modify the stock circuit board or outsource manufacturing, and it only takes a few hours to print A PCBA board that can be used immediately without any additional processing. In addition, the company also exhibited their conductive nano inks. This is undoubtedly a major good news for the industrial design and manufacturing industry. It is important to know that they are very dependent on rapid prototyping, but they are often limited to non-electronic simulations, unless they can receive special orders for customized products or reduce current consumption. Some circuit boards are converted. However, the ability to rapidly produce prototypes of working electronic products is expected to change the entire industry, significantly reducing molding time, lowering costs, and ultimately improving the quality of end products.

At present, the conventional method of manufacturing multi-layer PCB boards is to use a basic subtractive manufacturing process. This method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but is often limited by materials. But now with this new device from Nano Dimension, all problems will be solved. Because this printer can use advanced conductive nano ink and jetting technology to manufacture a complete multi-layer PCB including layer interconnection and hole structure.

DragonFly 2020 provides users with multiple options such as quick testing and retesting, which can help them explore the geometry and design of different circuit boards at will. This process is controlled by dedicated software, and can use industry standard Gerber design files to print accurate circuit boards. This device uses 3-axis inkjet printing technology to give users the ability to maintain IP sensitivity while ensuring rapid prototyping. The circuit boards manufactured by it are also a green choice for standard manufacturing.

"For designers and engineers who need to quickly manufacture PCB boards, our 3D printer is undoubtedly a major leap. It eliminates the obstacles they face in the prototyping and testing phases, allowing them to only need a short time, The whole process of PCB board from design to manufacture can be completed in a fixed location. In today's highly competitive electronic market, unforeseen expenses and delays in PCB board development will significantly slow down the time to market of products, and this is what we DragonFly 2020 can solve the problem.