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To realize the wide-scale deployment of FSES, new, economical, scalable printed electronics (PE) techniques are required. Special considerations must be given to function, cost, and design flexibility. To meet this challenge, Formi 3DP’s solution builds upon a new patent pending technology for printing high-performance flexible electronic circuits. This new React-on Demand (RoD) system features particle-free silver ink which is inkjet printed onto a pre-prepared, low cost polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film. The ink instantly reacts with the surface to produce highly conductive silver traces. This proposed method occurs at room temperature, requires no toxic nanomaterials, no post-treatment, and no harsh experimental conditions. The use of digital inkjet printing techniques readily allow for immediate changes where new custom FSS designs are needed. This technique is proven to be a cost-effective, simple, and safe alternative to current methods.

When developing electronic devices, special considerations must be given to function, cost, and design flexibility. Formi 3DP has been working on various printed electronic technologies for both 3D and 2D applications. Our goal is to develop a high speed, low cost technology for the printed electronics industry. An example of our capabilities are showcased in the biomedical applications below, where we have developed a fabric based printed electronics solution that builds upon a new patent pending technology for printing high-performance flexible electronic circuits.    Fabrication process of fabric electrodes. Step 1: pristine cotton fabric and P4VP are connected by polymeric graft chains containing epoxy groups. Step 2: Silver ions...

Metallic microlattices are a fascinating new class of materials that combine the mechanical properties of metals with smart geometric orientations. They are composed of a network of interconnecting hollow metal struts that deliver greater stiffness, strength-to-weight ratio and energy absorption than all other types of materials.  These ultralight structural materials are characterized by their low densities less than 10 milligrams per cubic centimeter.   Potential applications for metallic microslattices include; thermal insulators, shock absorbers, battery electrodes and catalyst supports.  This technology has many possible uses within the automotive and aerospace industries. Additionally, the microlattices' ability to return to their original...

CMC Microsystems has worked with researchers and industry across Canada, providing access to world-class tools, technologies, expertise and industrial capabilities for designing, prototyping and manufacturing innovations in microsystems and nanotechnologies. Researchers across Canada are engaging in microsystems research that is resulting in excellence, commercialization, collaborations, and highly trained and qualified people for application areas including 3D printed electronics and flexible electronics. Formi 3DP was able to test their i3DP printed electronics through the equipment and software provided through a CMC collaboration. This collaboration was  recently featured in a CMC Success Story entitled: Formi 3DP: Spawning the ‘stem cells’ for circuitry...

Printed electronics is an emerging market worth tens of billions worldwide. This rapidly growing global industry is expected to be worth US$70 billion by 2024 (IDTechEx).  Governments such as Europe, and the U.S. have been investing heavily in this market given its enormous potential. Canada is trying to do its part too with the emergence of the The Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association, an association created to assist the Canadian industry in achieving sustained growth and competitiveness in the global printed electronics market. Formi 3DP an active member in the CPEIA recently took part in CPES2017 a conference and trade...