XTPL’s Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our company
What does the abbreviation “XTPL” mean?
The name of our company, XTPL, reflects its core innovation – Extremely Thin Printed Lines. Our patented method enables ultra-precise printing of electrodes hundreds of times thinner than a human hair. This globally innovative technology addresses challenges in solid-state physics, nanotechnology, material engineering, and more. We continually expand our patent applications and provide tailor-made solutions across various industries.
Why is XTPL solution a breakthrough?
XTPL’s printing system delivers Ultra-Precise Dispensing* of a unique nanoink, formulated in-house. Tailored structures’ thickness, shape, length, and spacing cater to specific application needs. The key breakthrough is unprecedented precision, fostering a technological revolution for cost-effective production of advanced devices, mirroring the efficiency of newspaper printing. Displays, solar cells, biosensors, and more will soon be printed using XTPL’s scalable technology.
What is the difference between additive technology (XTPL) and subtractive technology?
Subtractive manufacturing cuts material from a solid block, precise but resource-intensive. Additive manufacturing builds structures layer by layer, revolutionizing prototyping and manufacturing. XTPL introduces disruptive technology, creating submicron structures with unmatched precision, exceeding the capabilities of other printing methods. For instance, while typical microdots measure around 50 µm, XTPL achieves a remarkable 1 µm diameter. Operating on various substrates, including flexible ones, XTPL’s additive process ensures simplicity and versatility. Addressing the demand for miniaturization, XTPL offers cost-effective, scalable, and high-performance solutions for various applications.
What are the key sectors in which XTPL operates?
HealthTech
Dispensing nanomaterials transforms applications in devices, drug delivery, MEMS, and regenerative medicine. It plays a pivotal role in diagnostics, offering innovative solutions for disease detection and treatment strategies. In the realm of regenerative medicine, it introduces groundbreaking advancements in tissue and organ engineering, presenting an efficient paradigm for healthcare.
Automotive
Ultra-Precise Dispensing* (UPD) technology heralds a new era in the automotive industry. This groundbreaking fusion of precision engineering and nanotechnology is revolutionizing vehicle manufacturing and functionality. It represents a paradigm shift, introducing unprecedented levels of precision that redefine the landscape of automotive design and production.
R&D Facilities
Ultra-Precise Dispensing* technology is a game-changer in the crafting of intricate patterns and structures at a microscale, crucial for advancing nanotechnology and materials science. Beyond its impact on research, this revolutionary technology is transforming laboratory applications, empowering unprecedented accuracy and innovation.
Consumer electronics
The pursuit of miniaturization in the electronics sector on a global scale is sparking innovation, and the introduction of Ultra-Precise Dispensing* technology promises to be a game-changer.
On what markets does XTPL operate?
XTPL’s primary business focus is on the USA and China, recognized as the most absorptive markets for its technology. Additionally, there is significant potential in Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, England, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Israel, Austria, and the Netherlands. The company offers a globally innovative solution with an interdisciplinary team targeting sectors such as printed electronics, flexible electronics, displays, smart glass, biosensors, anti-counterfeiting solutions, wearables, smart packaging, automotive, and solar cells.
DistributorsWhat are the key applications for XTPL technology?
XTPL method allows to print a large variety of available materials: conductive inks, nanoparticle based suspensions, semiconductor based suspensions, insulating inks, resists, solvent based inks and biological materials. In order to achieve outstanding results XTPL creates own conductive nanoink formulas based mostly on metallic nanoparticles (Ag, Au and Cu) and semiconductors (TiO2).
What materials can you print with XTPL method?
We print on any type of substrate, conductive or non-conductive, e.g. glass, flexible foil (e.g. Kapton, PET, PEN, PDMS) or silicon wafers. In contrast to ink-jet, the substrate does not have to be flat, we can print on rough surfaces as well as on 2D and 2.5D surfaces.
On what substrate can you print?
We print on any type of substrate, conductive or non-conductive, e.g. glass, flexible foil (e.g. Kapton, PET, PEN, PDMS) or silicon wafers. In contrast to ink-jet, the substrate does not have to be flat, we can print on rough surfaces as well as on 2D and 2.5D surfaces.
Can you print on a flexible substrate?
The ability to print on flexible substrates is a distinctive feature of XTPL’s technology. XTPL employs an innovative printing method, enabling precise deposition of conductive and non-conductive structures on flexible and even non-flat surfaces. This capability makes XTPL’s solution highly versatile and suitable for applications requiring flexibility and diverse substrate geometries.
What patterns can be achieved by XTPL method?
What makes the XTPL solution unique is ultimate simplicity, unparalleled precision, speed & versatility. The shape of individual structures created with this method, their width, length and distance between them depend on the specific application requirements. The feature size of printed structures is one of the key parameters in this revolutionary additive technology. The solution ensures micrometric scale of structures (1 – 100 um) required by many advanced industry sectors. XTPL disruptive technology works on most substrates, even ones that are flexible and not flat.
Does XTPL printing process require multiple passes?
The printing process can be carried out in one or more passes of the printing head. Depending on the expected/desired result (e.g. height to width aspect ratio can be controlled by the number of passes). However, it is worth noticing that conductive traces can be obtained with a single pass of printing head.
Does the company provide pre-sales support and samples made using XTPL technology?
Implementation of specifications and technological tests are vital negotiation phases. We validate XTPL’s unique capabilities for specific industries through real challenges posed by diverse sectors. XTPL optimizes its technology for each sector, providing processed samples with detailed reports for the customer.
What are the key applications for XTPL technology?
XTPL’s unique technology finds applications across various industries, particularly in the revolutionary sector of printed electronics. Its unprecedented precision allows for the production of complex devices through cost-effective and scalable methods. The technology is poised to transform the production of displays, solar cells, biosensors, and more, similar to the efficiency of printing newspapers and books today.