Optomec, known for its LENS 3D metal printers and Aerosol Jet Systems, has just been awarded a new U.S. patent that will significantly improve its Aerosol Jet printing technology. The patent, titled Miniature Aerosol Jet and Aerosol Jet Array, patent # 8,640,975, protects an aerosol jet that is much smaller, more lightweight and less costly than the company’s previous jets.
The new geometry will further extend Optomec’s ability to print electronic components directly onto 3D surfaces and into hard to reach places.…
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