NOVA
The Future of Printed Electronics
Unlock new opportunities and accelerate research and development with high-resolution printing using a wide range of functional materials, conductive inks, and advanced screen-printable formulations.
Voltera NOVA is engineered for rapid prototyping of flexible, stretchable, soft, and conformable electronics. Its advanced additive manufacturing system precisely dispenses materials exactly where needed, enabling breakthrough innovation across research, development, and next-generation product design.
Meet NOVA
A next-generation materials dispensing platform designed to accelerate printed electronics research, prototyping, and production workflows.
Unlock New Opportunities
Be first to explore what's possible with printed electronics and push the limits of functional materials research and development.
Streamline research and development
Change designs on the fly and get immediate feedback on new ideas, accelerating R&D timelines and reducing costs.
Total material freedom
Experiment with a wide range of substrates and screen-printable materials. Validate designs in the lab and seamlessly transition to production equipment.
No experience required
The intuitive user experience alleviates internal training challenges and allows anyone to achieve the results they are looking for.
Watch NOVA In Action
What Can NOVA Do?
Explore real-world printed electronics applications developed using NOVA's advanced materials dispensing platform.
ECG Electrodes
Celanese Micromax™ Intexar™ PE874 Stretchable Silver Paste
Electroluminescent Circuit
Magnesium Zinc Battery
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NOVA Benefits
Direct-Ink-Write Dispensing
Change designs on the fly and iterate without screens or stencils, eliminating delays and reducing costs.
Print only what’s needed, conserving valuable material.
Material remains contained throughout the printing process, simplifying cleaning and handling.
Closed-Loop Dispensing
Compatible with a wide range of viscosities, from conductive inks to gels and advanced pastes.
Validate materials and processes in the lab before transitioning to production.
Pressure feedback and temperature-controlled dispensing deliver consistent multilayer printing.
Easy-To-Use Software
Guided workflows, videos, and user profiles help new users become productive quickly.
Create, modify, and share material and substrate profiles using a centralized library.
Connect directly with Voltera support through integrated live assistance tools.
Integrated Computer Vision
Accurately position and align patterns using augmented reality overlays.
Automatically determine ideal height, pressure, and calibration settings.
Capture images for documentation, measurement, and process verification.
Large Configurable Print Area
Secure rigid materials of various shapes and sizes using the integrated mounting grid.
Hold flexible and conformable materials using the titanium vacuum table.
Create application-specific fixturing solutions using the configurable mounting platform.
NOVA Anatomy
Module Ports
The modular interface uses kinematic couplings and locking levers to locate and hold modules in place.
Print Area / Mounting Grid
The A4 print area can be configured to work with a variety of substrates. The vacuum table module can be removed to expose a threaded mounting grid.
Priming Plate
Test ink and print settings before applying materials to a substrate. Wipe the plate clean when the desired print quality is achieved.
Storage Drawer
Protect NOVA’s dispenser and probe between uses by storing them in the drawer’s foam insert.
XYZ Positioner
Locates the tip of the tool in XYZ space using solid-state strain gauges for low-force touch sensing.
Status LEDs
Located along the underside of the Y-axis fenders, the LED indicators provide important information about NOVA’s status.
Smart Dispenser
Actuator
Advances the plunger to pressurize and control the flow of the fluid.
Status LEDs
Located behind the syringe, the LED indicators provide important information about the Smart Dispenser’s status.
Syringe
NOVA accepts standard EFD 5cc syringe barrels, which can be sourced from suppliers or directly from Voltera.
Pressure sensor
Closed-loop pressure feedback control ensures consistent flow rates required to achieve high resolution prints.
Smart Probe
Status LEDs
Located on the front of the Smart Probe, the LED indicators provide important information about the Smart Probe’s status.
Stylus
The ruby-tipped stylus will touch the surface of a substrate to take height measurements.
Specifications
| Printer | V-One | NOVA |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing technology | Direct ink write (DIW) | Direct ink write (DIW) |
| Pressure control | Open loop | Closed loop |
| Material temperature control | - | Up to 40°C |
| Minimum trace width | 0.2 mm | 0.1 mm* |
| Print area | 128 mm × 116 mm × 3 mm | 220 mm × 300 mm × 40 mm |
| XYZ resolution** | 10 µm × 10 µm × 1 µm | 2.5 µm × 7 µm × 1.25 µm |
| Layer capacity | Double-sided PCBs | Up to 4 stack-up layers*** |
| Module slots | 1 | 2 |
| Compatible modules | - V-One Probe - V-One Dispenser - V-One Drill |
- Smart Dispenser - Smart Probe - Vacuum Table |
| Substrate fixturing | Clamping | - Elevated clamping - Vacuum table - Customizable (M5 threads, 40 mm grid) |
| Substrate thickness | 1-3 mm | Up to 30 mm**** |
| Substrates | - Rigid: FR1 and FR4 | - Rigid: PCBs, glass, ceramic, etc. - Flexible: Polyimide, PET, etc. - Stretchable: TPU, etc. - Porous: Paper |
| Alignment and registration | Manual | Manual with camera assist (8 MP, 17 µm/px resolution) |
| Syringe capacity | Up to 2 mL | Up to 2.5 mL |
| Dispensable materials | - Solder paste - Conductor 3 |
- Solder paste - Conductive ink - Other***** |
| Additional features | - Integrated hot plate for cure and reflow soldering | - Modular tool interface. - Dedicated priming area - Tool and accessories drawer - Solid state strain gauge tool setting - Integrated vacuum pump - Materials library - Automatic fill level detection - AI enabled vision system |
* - Dependant on material properties and nozzle size
** - XYZ accuracy is +/- 20 µm
*** - Designs with more than 4 stack-up layers are achievable but depend on a number of factors. For more information, contact Support at support@voltera.io.
**** - Dependant on substrate fixturing height and nozzle length
***** - Contact sales to discuss application
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Desktop application | Browser-based web application |
| Operating systems | - Windows 7, 8, 10 (64bit) - OSX 10.11+ |
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| File formats | Gerber | - Gerber - SVG (beta) |
| Hardware | ||
|---|---|---|
| Printer dimensions | 390 mm × 257 mm × 207 mm | 675 mm × 605 mm × 345 mm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 35 kg |
| Power requirements | - 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 575 W - 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 575 W |
- 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 221 W |
| Connectivity | - Wired USB 2.0 | - 1 × USB-A 2.0 - 1 × USB-A 3.0 - Ethernet - Wi-Fi****** |
****** - With use of included Wi-Fi dongle
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