PCB Printers and Open-Source PnP Machines
January 24, 2024
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What if it were possible to print a PCB, just as we print plastic parts with a 3D printer? Well… Check out this episode of Elektor Engineering Insights! Featuring experts Evan Skelsey from Voltera and Stephen Hawes from Opulo, the show unveils the cutting-edge NOVA and LumenPnP technologies that are revolutionizing the way electronics engineers can approach circuit design and prototyping.
Voltera's NOVA, a novel tabletop tool, significantly accelerates the process of circuit prototyping. It empowers engineers to rapidly iterate their designs by printing circuit boards on demand. This innovation bypasses the (often slow) reliance on external partners for circuit board delivery and hardware manufacturing. Skelsey elaborates on how NOVA, with its advanced features like vacuum bed for substrate stability and support for various conductive inks, addresses the challenges of working with different substrates like Kapton and PET. The flexibility of NOVA to adapt to various materials and its user-friendly interface make it a groundbreaking tool in electronic prototyping, particularly in fields such as wearable technology and biomedical electronics.
On the other hand, Stephen Hawes introduces the LumenPnP, an open-source pick and place machine from Opulo. This machine democratizes the manufacturing process, allowing for in-house assembly and efficient prototyping, even for small production runs. The LumenPnP stands out for its ability to handle a wide range of component sizes and types, making it a versatile solution for various prototyping needs in demanding fields such as robotics
These machines may offer an alternative to the traditional prototyping process where PCB production is outsourced in several iterations. Watch this episode to learn more and benefit from valuable insights and practical tips provided by engineers Evan Skelsey and Stephen Hawes, for anyone interested in getting started with the NOVA and LumenPnP.
Voltera's NOVA, a novel tabletop tool, significantly accelerates the process of circuit prototyping. It empowers engineers to rapidly iterate their designs by printing circuit boards on demand. This innovation bypasses the (often slow) reliance on external partners for circuit board delivery and hardware manufacturing. Skelsey elaborates on how NOVA, with its advanced features like vacuum bed for substrate stability and support for various conductive inks, addresses the challenges of working with different substrates like Kapton and PET. The flexibility of NOVA to adapt to various materials and its user-friendly interface make it a groundbreaking tool in electronic prototyping, particularly in fields such as wearable technology and biomedical electronics.
On the other hand, Stephen Hawes introduces the LumenPnP, an open-source pick and place machine from Opulo. This machine democratizes the manufacturing process, allowing for in-house assembly and efficient prototyping, even for small production runs. The LumenPnP stands out for its ability to handle a wide range of component sizes and types, making it a versatile solution for various prototyping needs in demanding fields such as robotics
These machines may offer an alternative to the traditional prototyping process where PCB production is outsourced in several iterations. Watch this episode to learn more and benefit from valuable insights and practical tips provided by engineers Evan Skelsey and Stephen Hawes, for anyone interested in getting started with the NOVA and LumenPnP.
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