Ink jet material deposition

Uses

• Organic light-emitting diode display production.
• Printed circuit boards are typically produced using screen printing, which is not cost-effective for prototyping or small production runs. Conductive ink can be used to create circuit traces.

  Advantages

• Since the underlying technology is digital, startup costs of production are relatively low. Each copy produced may be different from the last.
• Expensive materials may be used more efficiently; no material is wasted by placing it where it doesn't need to go.

  Disadvantages

• The material to be jetted must be compatible with the print head used and must have its viscosity within a specific range.