Methode Development Company (MDC), a division of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI), announces the introduction of the NP-200 flatbed inkjet printer designed for the creation of functional electrical circuits in the printed electronics market. The NP-200 printer for electrical circuits provides a 13” X 24” print area that is capable of printing on rigid or flexible substrates of up to 6 inches thick. Circuit patterns can be created in the layout program that is included with the printer software, or uploaded from an AutoCad or PDF file.
The introduction of the NP-200 model complements last year’s introduction of the smaller NP-100 flatbed inkjet printer. The product line enables customers to work with an even wider range of substrates for the development and prototype production of printed electronic circuits. Engineers and designers can:
• Select from a variety of print resolutions and/or drop sizes,
• Achieve resistance levels as low as 0.03 Ohms per square,
• Alter resistance levels or circuit definitions,
• Implement adjustments quickly , and
• Compress development cycles and reduce costs.
The flexibility of the NP-200 flatbed inkjet printer, combined with the ease of operation and maintenance, makes the NP-200 a valuable tool for the emerging printed electronics market, which is forecast to grow to $70B in the next decade. Methode Development offers a complimentary line of conductive ink products, including Methode’s 9100 conductive and 3800 resistive inkjet series that are water-based, RoHS compliant and contains a range of inks for a wide variety of substrates and print head technologies.
"The addition of the NP-200 provides our customers the opportunity to print on larger substrates with greater accuracy providing customers with more bang for the buck. This further demonstrates Methode Development's commitment to the printed electronics market," states Al Chiappetta, MDC's General Manager. "The expansion of our flat bed inkjet printer line will help our customers quickly design and develop superior products. The NP-200 and NP-100 printers are designed to accommodate the properties of our conductive and resistive ink products."
For more information about the NP-200 printed electronics printer please visit www.methode.com/inks.