Nano Dimension Israel Innovation Authority
Using ceramic material as the dielectric material, Nano Dimension has been able to 3D print electric printed circuit boards (PCBs) with its DragonFly 2020 3D printing technology
3D-printed electronics leader, Nano Dimension Technologies has received funding to launch a project focused on the 3D printing of advanced ceramic materials in inkjet technology.
The wholly owned subsidiary of Nano Dimension Ltd. is being backed by the MEIMAD committee of the Israel Innovation Authority. This project will enable Nano Dimension to develop ceramic materials designated for the aerospace and aviation sectors.
A budget of NIS 1.4 million, approximately $372,000, has been put forward, with the Israel Innovation Authority financing 50%. The terms of the grant ensure the company will pay royalties on future sales on any funded technology up to the full grant amount.
The mechanical strength and thermal resistance properties of the ceramic materials make them a crucial element used for a variety of needs in the aerospace and aviation fields. Yet, traditional technologies, and even some modern methods, that are used to create ceramic elements are typically expensive, time-consuming from the design stage until final assembly, and do not support the creation of complex structures.
Nano Dimension’s novel 3D printing technology ensures precision, while using a variety of different materials through a single manufacturing process. This combination of a fast manufacturing process, with high printing resolution and multi materials, allows Nano Dimension to manufacture elements with advanced properties. The company is confident its technology has the potential to create the next generation of ceramic elements for the aerospace and aviation sectors.
The worth of 3D-printed ceramic materials was seen in a recent Nano Dimension project. Using ceramic material as the dielectric material, Nano Dimension has been able to 3D print electric printed circuit boards (PCBs). A potentially revolutionary usage of the material, the insulation and mechanical strength of the ceramic element are significantly more advanced that the properties of the materials currently used in the PCB industry.
With this MEIMAD funding, the company is looking to deliver its ceramic expertise to new industries. MEIMAD is a joint venture of the Israel Innovation Authority, Ministry of Finance and the Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure of the Ministry of Defense. The programme aims to promote military, defence and commercial research and development of dual use technologies, which will contribute to national security, yet possess financial potential. Since ceramic materials are crucial in structural and building materials, MEIMAD has sought to introduce a modern method into the aerospace and aviation industries.
