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Direct-Write Printing for Flexible and 3D Electronics: Aerosol Jet vs. Micro Dispensing
Ankur Gohel1, Mathieu Gratuze1, Mohsen Ketabi1
1Laboratoire de Communication et d'Intégration de la Micro-Électronique (LaCIME), Regroupement Stratégique en Micro Systèmes du Québec (ReSMIQ), École de Technologie Supérieure, 1100 Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada.
Abstract:
This study provides a comprehensive comparison of two leading direct-write manufacturing technologies: Aerosol Jet Printing (AJP) and Micro Dispensing Technology (MDT). The investigation examines their capabilities, limitations, and performance characteristics for printing on both 2D and 3D substrates. The findings offer valuable insights into the suitability of each printing method for flexible electronics based on the morphology and electrical performance of the deposited inks. The results reveal distinct advantages for each technique: AJP excels in resolution, while nScrypt's micro dispensing offers superior 3D conformality, greater material versatility, and higher throughput.
