Multi-nozzle array electrohydrodynamic jet (ejet) printing

Miki F. Takagi, Placid M. Ferreira

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Abstract

Electrohydrodynamic jet printing offers advantages such as high resolution over more traditional manufacturing printing techniques, but lacks in the high throughput that is demanded by industry. Here we propose a multi-nozzle array (MNA) print head which has the capability of addressing each nozzle individually or simultaneously print with the whole array. For proof of concept, a four nozzle print head is discussed and has the potential to be increased for batch pattern/image printing. By using a pulse width DC voltage printing setup, printed image quality can be controlled depending on the desired application and is also studied. Achieved droplet size standard deviation across the print head is approximately 0.5-0.6μm. A simple cost analysis was performed to determine feasibility of a one-time use nozzle print head.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference 2013 - Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, NAMRC 2013
Pages548-556
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2013
Event41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference 2013, NAMRC 2013 - Madison, WI, United States
Duration: Jun 10 2013Jun 14 2013

Publication series

NameTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME
Volume41
ISSN (Print)1047-3025

Other

Other41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference 2013, NAMRC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMadison, WI
Period6/10/136/14/13

Keywords

  • Electrohydrodynamic
  • Multi-nozzle
  • Print head

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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