A Dry Multimaterial Printing Technology | Nanoprintek
- ITORO PETER
- Nov 14, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 28, 2023
NanoPrintek presents the world’s first “dry multimaterial printer,” a disruptive technology that transforms the printing of functional materials and devices. The current printing technologies are liquid-based methods such as inkjet and aerosol jet printers, which suffer from major drawbacks, including complex ink formulations, surfactants/contaminants, limited printing inks, and the need for high-temperature post-processing to sinter the particles and remove the surfactants. This talk presents a disruptive inkless multimaterial printing technology where pure nanoparticles of various materials are generated in situ and on demand. These nanoparticles are then directed toward the printer nozzle and laser-sintered in real-time to form desired patterns and structures layer by layer. The Key technology advantages include 1) on-demand and in-situ generation of various pure nanoparticles without contaminations, 2) in-situ and real-time laser sintering of nanoparticles on various substrates with no further post-processing, 3) multimaterial printing of hybrid and tunable nanocomposite materials and structures. This supply-chain resilient technology transitions electronics printing to a new realm where pure, multimaterial, multifunctional, and hybrid materials are printed on demand with various applications in the electronics, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy industries.






I’ve spent time experimenting with different 3D printing approaches, and one of the biggest limitations has always been contamination and the post-processing needed to get functional materials just right. Seeing a method that generates nanoparticles on demand and laser-sinters them in real-time seems like it could solve many of those issues, especially for electronics or hybrid material projects. For those who enjoy combining technology and creativity, I’ve found using platforms like Gambody for 3D STL files extremely useful. It’s practical for sourcing precise models and experimenting with different materials or printing techniques without the headache of trial-and-error. This approach bridges innovation with accessibility, allowing both experimentation and functional output in a more streamlined, efficient way.