Why 3D printing has failed the electronics industry: A look into the failures & future of 3D inkjet for electronics applications

In this talk, Ben Hartkopp, one of the founders at Quantica, will address the fundamental issues at the root of the limited impact that 3D printing has caused in the electronics industry and reveals how upcoming changes in new 3D printing technologies technology are poised to address the industry's critical shortcomings. Despite the significant advancements in technology, the world of printed electronics still faces fundamental challenges and is missing key technological advancements that are essential for its progress. Hartkopp will provide an in-depth analysis of the current printed electronics landscape, highlighting the persistent gaps and limitations that hinder its full potential. Within this context, you will gain a deep understanding of the unique demands of electronics manufacturing and how traditional 3D printing methods have fallen short. These limitations have not only hindered innovation but also contributed to inefficiencies, waste, and economic challenges within the industry. Throughout the talk, you will discover how Quantica's groundbreaking additive manufacturing technology, NovoJet, aims to fill these critical gaps and revolutionize the industry. By focusing on PCB manufacturing as a starting point, Quantica's innovative drop on demand material jetting solution promises to reshape the electronics industry. By enabling the use of novel high viscosity and high particle loaded materials from leading industry partners for the design and generation of substrate and conductive geometries, Quantica's NovoJet represents a transformative leap forward. Learn how NovoJet addresses these technological shortcomings, setting the stage for a digital deposition revolution that promises positive societal, economic, environmental, and climate impacts without the negative consequences that have plagued the industry.