On May 19, 2020, in Munich, Germany and Boca Raton, Florida (GLOBE NEWSWIRE), HENSOLDT, a sensor solution provider, and Nano Dimension, a leading supplier of 3D printed electronics (AME) / printed electronics (PE), are using 3D Significant breakthroughs have been made in the development of high-performance electronic components in printing technology. Using Nano Dimension`s newly developed dielectric polymer inks and conductive inks, HENSOLDT successfully assembled the world`s first 10-layer 3D printed circuit board (PCB) with high-performance electronic structures soldered on both sides of the circuit board . The Antarctic Bear 3D Printing Network learned that prior to this, 3D printed circuit boards could not withstand the soldering process on both sides of the component.
"The performance and reliability levels required by military sensor solutions are much higher than commercial components." Said Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT. "Through 3D printing, we can obtain high-density components faster with less work, which gives us a competitive advantage in the development of such high-end electronic systems."
"Nano Dimension's partnership with HENSOLDT is our ideal type of customer cooperation," commented Yoav Stern, President and CEO of Nano Dimension. "The cooperation and learning with HENSOLDT have enabled us to achieve an unprecedented in-depth understanding of polymer material applications. In addition, it has also guided us to develop Hi-PED (High Performance Electronic Device), which is unique in the shortest time to market Application creates a competitive advantage. "
AME electronic circuit 3D printing technology is very useful to verify the function of new designs and special electronic components before production. It is a highly agile and personalized engineering method for the design of new electronic circuits. This greatly reduces the time and cost of the development process. In addition, AME can provide proven and approved designs before starting production, thereby improving the quality of the final product.
It is this breakthrough technological progress that the share price of Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM) surged 341% on May 19, 2020.
HENSOLDT started cooperation with Nano Dimension's DragonFly 3D printing system in 2016 to study the possibility of 3D printing electronic products. In 2019, HENSOLDT successfully implemented DragonFly Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing (LDM) printing technology, which is the industry's only all-weather rapid prototyping manufacturing platform for 3D printed electronic circuits.
About Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM) is a supplier of smart machines for 3D printing technology manufacturing electronics (AME). High-fidelity active electronic and mechatronic components are indispensable carriers for autonomous intelligent drones, automobiles, satellites, smart phones, and in vitro medical equipment. They require iterative development, IP security, rapid time-to-market, and device performance improvements, so AME is required for internal rapid prototyping and production. The Nano Dimension machine meets the needs of cross-industry and achieves unprecedented performance by depositing proprietary conductive and dielectric materials at the same time, integrating in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers and electromechanical components. Nano Dimension builds a bridge between PCB and semiconductor integrated circuits. With the click of a button, a revolution can be achieved. From CAD to high-performance AME devices, it takes only a few hours, and the cost is low.
Nano Dimension`s total revenue in 2019 was US $ 7.07 million, and in 2018 was US $ 5.1 million. The increase was due to an increase in product sales during 2019; R & D expenses in 2019 were US $ 8.002 million; but a net loss for 2019 It was 8.353 million US dollars. Revenue of 7.07 million US dollars, a loss of 8.353 million US dollars! A large amount of R & D investment has resulted in large losses. Moreover, it is not just a loss in 2019, but also a loss every year in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015! It can be seen that the investment of emerging technologies is large and the payback period is long! It takes long-term vision and patience to persevere.
Nano Dimension has been able to achieve 3D printing of multi-layer PCB circuits. The long-term goal is to apply 3D printing circuit technology from prototyping to mass production to industry. Once realized, its market potential has unlimited prospects. At present, they have shifted their focus to multi-variety, small-batch 3D additive printing electronic circuits, such as sensors, antennas, RF amplifiers, and capacitors.
About HENSOLDT
HENSOLDT is a technology and innovation pioneer in the field of defense and security electronics. Headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company is a strategic leader in sensor solutions for defense and non-defense applications and is a leading company in Germany. Based on innovative methods of data management, robotics and network security, HENSOLDT develops new products to respond to various threats. HENSOLDT has about 5,500 employees and revenue of 1.14 billion euros in 2019.