PV Nano Cell, Profactor Publish Results of Printed Embedded Passive Components
October 20, 2020 | Globe NewswireEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
![](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/1616/9086/3697/PV_Nano_inkjetPCB.jpg)
PV Nano Cell, Ltd., an innovative provider of inkjet-based conductive digital printing solutions and producer of conductive digital inks and PROFACTOR GmbH (Steyr, Austria) an applied production research company in the field of industrial assistive systems and additive micro/nano manufacturing, published the first results of printed embedded passive components including silver and carbon-based resistors and capacitors. PV Nano Cell, Profactor and other partners are part of the EU inkjetPCB project (E! 113206, supported by the prestigious eurostars™ program in the Horion2020 framework) which is focused on the fabrication of multilayer printed circuit boards with embedded printed passive components.
As previously published, the use of electronic devices is increasing and so does the demand for high performing, smaller-sized products. One way to enable such products is by implementing embedded passive components such as resistors and capacitors. Instead of placing these components on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board), the components can be embedded within the PCB layers. Such an approach clears valuable real estate on the top or bottom side of the PCB allowing for more powerful CPUs or batteries to be incorporated in the electronic device. Existing PCB manufacturing technologies are complex and involve many production stages. Furthermore, such subtractive technologies where production material is removed during the production are very costly due to the high use of material and production waste. Digital printing however, is an additive technology where material is added only where required and therefore solves these problems and offers new advantages.
PV Nano Cell’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Fernando de la Vega, commented, “PV Nano Cell is aiming to commercialize digital printing of embedded passive components very soon, using a technology based on our DemonJet printers and Sicrys™ inks. We will enable the industry to print embedded conductive traces, resistors, capacitors and coils allowing new electronic designs. Some of the development efforts are within the scope of InkjetPCB project. InkjetPCB is a European consortium funded by eurostars™ framework, technical-led by our partner Profactor, a world leader applied research institute focusing in additive manufacturing of electronics. The project is focusing on Inkjet-based fabrication of multilayer printed circuit boards with embedded printed passive elements as a commercially viable process. As an outcome of this collaborative innovation project, PV Nano Cell plans to deliver to its customers a “Complete Solution” for the digital additive manufacturing of enhanced PCBs including materials, equipment and process guidelines. These efforts are aligned and actually complement market trends including other efforts such as the ones published by Nano Dimension.
Suggested Items
Altus Highlights Success of Essemtec's I2S in the UK and Ireland Market
07/23/2024 | Altus GroupAltus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment for the electronics industry in the UK and Ireland, is pleased to highlight the success of Essemtec's Integrated Inspection System (I2S).
BPMI Inc. Uses IPC Standards to Support the U.S. Nuclear-powered Naval Fleet
07/23/2024 | Linda Stepanich, IPCOur IPC member profile focuses on Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc (BPMI), responsible for the fabrication, test, delivery, installation, and field support of high-quality nuclear power plant components for installation in submarines and aircraft carriers.
New Breakthrough in Double-Sided Reflow Part Retention from Alltemated
07/19/2024 | AlltematedAlltemated's PLACE-N-BOND™ underfilm passed testing and was implemented in volume production to aid in component retention during the second pass reflow of printed circuit assemblies. This successful testing and implementation occurred in various applications with components such as capacitors, inductors, transformers, connectors, and larger ICs.
Luminovo Partners with Sluicebox to Offer an Industry-First Instant Product Carbon Footprint for Electronics
07/19/2024 | LuminovoLuminovo announces a new partnership with Sluicebox. This partnership will revolutionize the way electronic manufacturers and designers manage new sustainability requirements globally by providing instant carbon footprint estimates not only for individual electronic components, but also printed circuit boards (PCBs), and whole assemblies.
Banking Electronic Chips for the Next Boom (or Bust)
07/18/2024 | Power PRToday, the parallels between the electronic chips that power just about every type of device today and the global oil market are undeniable, with many news outlets – including the Wall Street Journal, proclaiming in headlines that “Chips Are the New Oil.”