Burlingame, California-based nano3Dprint, an additive manufacturing solutions provider, has launched its MatDep Pro 3D multi-material and electronics printer. The MatDep Pro is aimed at engineers, entrepreneurs and technology leaders. 50 units are now available to selected consumers via application.
With the largest build volume of any nano3Dprint system (14.17 x 9.84 x 7.87 inches, 360 x 250 x 200 mm), the MatDep (Material Disposition) Pro is capable of creating electronics with dynamic or active properties, including Conductivity, magnetism or responsiveness to stimuli. as well as devices with locally adapted composition, structure and properties. Materials can be used on various substrates to make electrical connections between components or to form patterns of electrodes, wires or traces and embed them in designs for modeling molten deposits.
The MatDep Pro’s FDM extruder and material dispensing system add conductive and functional inks/pastes to a 3D design in a single pass. Users can use the extruder to print plastics (FDM materials such as ABS and PLA) while introducing advanced, highly conductive inks (gold, silver, etc.) and pastes (silicone, polymers, etc.).
The extruder and the material dispensing system move independently of each other. Ramsey Stevens, CEO of nano3Dprint, says the MatDep Pro minimizes the amount of cross-contamination. “The independent movement of the printheads prevents cross-contamination and provides better print quality, speed and reliability,” says Stevens.
MatDep Pro features include an industrial linear guide that provides stable and precise motion control; a flexible magnetic building mat for easy removal of finished prints; and nozzle cleaning stations for both the FDM extruder and the material dispensing system. The printer’s body is made of steel construction, which provides structural rigidity, less vibration and more precise print head movement.
“A major advantage of 3D printing with functional materials is creating electronics that can adapt to different shapes and surfaces. This opens up new possibilities in, for example, wearable technology, smart textiles, biomedical devices or conformal supercapacitors. “Users can design and produce their own electronics on demand without the need for expensive and specialized equipment or facilities,” adds Stevens.
The printer costs $8,800 and requires a $500 refundable deposit. To learn more about MatDep Pro or to complete a purchase application, visit the MatDep Pro website.
Sources: Press materials received from the Company and additional information on the Company’s website.
