NOVA - Materials Dispensing System

NOVA The Future of Printed Electronics Unlock new opportunities and accelerate research and development with high-resolution printing using a wide range of functional materials, conductive inks, and advanced screen-printable formulations. Voltera NOVA is engineered for rapid prototyping of flexible, stretchable, soft, and conformable electronics. Its advanced additive manufacturing system precisely dispenses materials exactly where needed, enabling breakthrough innovation across research, development, and next-generation product design. 0.1 mm Minimum Trace Width 4 Layers Stack-Up Capability 220×300 mm Large Print Area AI Vision Camera Assisted Alignment Meet NOVA A next-generation materials dispensing platform designed to accelerate printed electronics research, prototyping, and production workflows. Unlock New Opportunities Be first to explore what's possible with printed electronics and push the limits of functional materials research and development. Streamline research and development Change designs on the fly and get immediate feedback on new ideas, accelerating R&D timelines and reducing costs. Total material freedom Experiment with a wide range of substrates and screen-printable materials. Validate designs in the lab and seamlessly transition to production equipment. No experience required The intuitive user experience alleviates internal training challenges and allows anyone to achieve the results they are looking for. Watch NOVA In Action What Can NOVA Do? Explore real-world printed electronics applications developed using NOVA's advanced materials dispensing platform. ECG Electrodes Material & Process Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Printed Material Creative Materials EXP 2613-40 Gold Ink Celanese Micromax™ Intexar™ PE874 Stretchable Silver Paste Nozzle Size 200 µm & 150 µm dispensing tips Print Time 23 minutes 57 seconds Read White Paper Electroluminescent Circuit Material & Process Paper & PET Printed Material Saralon Electroluminescent Ink Suite Nozzle Size 100 µm, 150 µm & 250 µm dispensing tips Print Time Approximately 2 Hours Read White Paper Magnesium Zinc Battery Material & Process Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Printed Material Saralon Battery Ink Suite Nozzle Size 250 µm, 330 µm, 410 µm & 840 µm dispensing tips Print Time 3 Hours 14 Minutes Read White Paper Print On Fabric Material & Process Cotton Fabric Printed Material ACI SH5025 Printed Fixed Resistance Heater Ink Nozzle Size 410 µm General Dispensing Tip Print Time 2 Hours 35 Minutes Read White Paper NOVA Benefits Direct-Ink-Write Dispensing No Tooling Change designs on the fly and iterate without screens or stencils, eliminating delays and reducing costs. No Waste Print only what’s needed, conserving valuable material. No Cleanup Material remains contained throughout the printing process, simplifying cleaning and handling. Closed-Loop Dispensing Increased Material Options Compatible with a wide range of viscosities, from conductive inks to gels and advanced pastes. Reduced Risk Validate materials and processes in the lab before transitioning to production. Repeatable Results Pressure feedback and temperature-controlled dispensing deliver consistent multilayer printing. Easy-To-Use Software Smooth Onboarding Guided workflows, videos, and user profiles help new users become productive quickly. Collaboration & Research Create, modify, and share material and substrate profiles using a centralized library. Built-In Support Connect directly with Voltera support through integrated live assistance tools. Integrated Computer Vision Eliminate Registration Errors Accurately position and align patterns using augmented reality overlays. Optimize Print Quality Automatically determine ideal height, pressure, and calibration settings. Simplify Reporting Capture images for documentation, measurement, and process verification. Large Configurable Print Area Rigid Substrates Secure rigid materials of various shapes and sizes using the integrated mounting grid. Compliant Substrates Hold flexible and conformable materials using the titanium vacuum table. Custom Fixtures Create application-specific fixturing solutions using the configurable mounting platform. NOVA Anatomy Module Ports The modular interface uses kinematic couplings and locking levers to locate and hold modules in place. Print Area / Mounting Grid The A4 print area can be configured to work with a variety of substrates. The vacuum table module can be removed to expose a threaded mounting grid. Priming Plate Test ink and print settings before applying materials to a substrate. Wipe the plate clean when the desired print quality is achieved. Storage Drawer Protect NOVA’s dispenser and probe between uses by storing them in the drawer’s foam insert. XYZ Positioner Locates the tip of the tool in XYZ space using solid-state strain gauges for low-force touch sensing. Status LEDs Located along the underside of the Y-axis fenders, the LED indicators provide important information about NOVA’s status. Smart Dispenser Actuator Advances the plunger to pressurize and control the flow of the fluid. Status LEDs Located behind the syringe, the LED indicators provide important information about the Smart Dispenser’s status. Syringe NOVA accepts standard EFD 5cc syringe barrels, which can be sourced from suppliers or directly from Voltera. Pressure sensor Closed-loop pressure feedback control ensures consistent flow rates required to achieve high resolution prints. Smart Probe Status LEDs Located on the front of the Smart Probe, the LED indicators provide important information about the Smart Probe’s status. Stylus The ruby-tipped stylus will touch the surface of a substrate to take height measurements. Specifications Printer V-One NOVA Dispensing technology Direct ink write (DIW) Direct ink write (DIW) Pressure control Open loop Closed loop Material temperature control - Up to 40°C Minimum trace width 0.2 mm 0.1 mm* Print area 128 mm × 116 mm × 3 mm 220 mm × 300 mm × 40 mm XYZ resolution** 10 µm × 10 µm × 1 µm 2.5 µm × 7 µm × 1.25 µm Layer capacity Double-sided PCBs Up to 4 stack-up layers*** Module slots 1 2 Compatible modules - V-One Probe - V-One Dispenser - V-One Drill - Smart Dispenser - Smart Probe - Vacuum Table Substrate fixturing Clamping - Elevated clamping - Vacuum table - Customizable (M5 threads, 40 mm grid) Substrate thickness 1-3 mm Up to 30 mm**** Substrates - Rigid: FR1 and FR4 - Rigid: PCBs, glass, ceramic, etc. - Flexible: Polyimide, PET, etc. - Stretchable: TPU, etc. - Porous: Paper Alignment and registration Manual Manual with camera assist (8 MP, 17 µm/px resolution) Syringe capacity Up to 2 mL Up to 2.5 mL Dispensable materials - Solder paste - Conductor 3 - Solder paste - Conductive ink - Other***** Additional features - Integrated hot plate for cure and reflow soldering - Modular tool interface. - Dedicated priming area - Tool and accessories drawer - Solid state strain gauge tool setting - Integrated vacuum pump - Materials library - Automatic fill level detection - AI enabled vision system * - Dependant on material properties and nozzle size ** - XYZ accuracy is +/- 20 µm *** - Designs with more than 4 stack-up layers are achievable but depend on a number of factors. For more information, contact Support at support@voltera.io. **** - Dependant on substrate fixturing height and nozzle length ***** - Contact sales to discuss application Software Interface Desktop application Browser-based web application Operating systems - Windows 7, 8, 10 (64bit) - OSX 10.11+ - File formats Gerber - Gerber - SVG (beta) Hardware Printer dimensions 390 mm × 257 mm × 207 mm 675 mm × 605 mm × 345 mm Weight 7 kg 35 kg Power requirements - 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 575 W - 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 575 W - 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 221 W Connectivity - Wired USB 2.0 - 1 × USB-A 2.0 - 1 × USB-A 3.0 - Ethernet - Wi-Fi****** ****** - With use of included Wi-Fi dongle Video