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The future of printed electronics

Accelerate research and development by 90%. Experiment with novel materials ranging from 1,000 to 1,000,000 cps in viscosity, achieving a resolution as fine as 100 µm. Print your groundbreaking designs on flexible, soft, and stretchable substrates.

From bendable LED screens to printed paper batteries, NOVA enables you to unlock new frontiers in prototyping flexible hybrid electronics, as well as test novel materials.
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Unlock new opportunities

Explore what’s possible with printed electronics.

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Streamline research and development

Change designs on the fly and get immediate feedback.

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Total material freedom

Experiment with a wide range of substrates and screen-printable materials.

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No experience required

The intuitive user experience alleviates internal training challenges.

NOVA Specifications

To provide more context, here are the technical specifications that enable NOVA to support all the amazing projects.

NOVA printing
Ideal for
  • Printed electronics R&D
  • Novel materials R&D
  • Flexible, stretchable, conformable circuits prototyping
  • Microdispensing
Print area 220 mm x 300 mm
8.7” x 11.8”
Dispensing technology Direct ink write (DIW)
Dispensable materials Solder paste, silver, copper, carbon inks, and other screen printable materials
Minimum trace width 0.1 mm*
XYZ resolution** 2.5 µm x 7 µm x 1.25 µm
Material temperature control Up to 40°C
Substrates
  • Rigid: PCBs, glass, ceramic, etc.
  • Flexible: Polyimide, PET, etc.
  • Stretchable: TPU, etc.
  • Porous: Paper, etc.

*Dependant on material properties and nozzle size
**XYZ accuracy is +/- 20 µm.

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Who’s using Voltera NOVA?

What we've been able to do with NOVA is print carbon nanotube inks and get field-emitted electrons. (...) Working with NOVA has been fascinating. We've been able to construct devices that we would not be able to do conventionally without expending enormous time and resources.

Alex Kashkin, Graduate Researcher, Velásquez Group at MIT

What can NOVA do?

PaaS PCB

A ceramic PCB that utilizes an alumina substrate, offering enhanced mechanical strength and superior thermal conductivity, suitable for high-performance electronic applications such as high-power transistors.

Substrate
Alumina

Inks
NovaCentrix HPS-FG57B Silver Flake Ink
NovaCentrix HPR-059 Carbon Ink

Nozzle
Subrex 150 µm micro precision nozzle

Print time
About 35 minutes

application_strainGauge

A strain gauge crafted on an FR4 substrate, known for its dielectric strength and moisture resistance, making it a robust choice for sensing applications such as measuring mechanical deformation in aerospace or automotive systems testing.

Substrate
FR4

Ink
NovaCentrix HPR-059 Carbon Ink

Nozzle size
Subrex 150 µm micro precision nozzle

Print time
About 15 seconds

PaaS FSR sensor_2

A force sensitive resistor (FSR) sensor that employs a flexible PET substrate, ensuring its adaptability and durability in flexible applications that require real-time force measurement, such as in interactive devices.

Substrate
PET

Ink
ACI RD0142A Conductive Ink

Nozzle
Subrex 100 µm micro precision nozzle

Print time
About 20 minutes

application_electrodes

An electrode configuration printed on a glass microscope slide, offering high transparency and excellent surface stability ideal for applications in electrochemical analysis, biosensors, and scientific research.

Substrate
Glass microscope slide

Ink
Creative Materials EXP2656-186 Ink

Nozzle
Nordson EFD 100 µm Optimum chamfered tip

Print time
About 5 minutes

application_flexArduino (4)

An example of flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) that integrates functionality with versatility. These types of circuits can be used in applications where flexibility and durability are paramount, such as wearable health monitors.

Substrate
Kapton

Ink
ACI RD0142A Conductive Ink

Nozzle size
Nordson EFD 100 µm Optimum chamfered tip

Print time
About 15 minutes

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