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Heterogeneous integration Prototyping

Hybrid 3D Ceramic Printing

Heterogeneous Integration

Reference
4.3.7
Lead partner
KTU

Technical Scope and Capabilities

This service supports creation of complex ceramic structures using hybrid 3D printing/stereolithography system for advanced electronics packaging, including

  • housings
  • radiators
  • micro-mechanical systems.

Core Infrastructure / Tools / Equipment

The service uses Ceram C101 Hybrid equipment, with 100 × 100 × 150 mm build platform size and 0.020 - 0.125 mm Z-axis movement. 3D printed items are sintered using Hobersal HCV56/12 and XG3/8 muffle furnaces.

Material selection

  • ceramic-ceramic
  • ceramic-metal
  • ceramic-polymer.

Technical Parameters of UV laser

  • laser power, 300 mW
  • spot size, ≈ 60 µm
  • wavelength, 405 nm.

Sintering capabilities

  • volume, 56 l (HCV56/12) and 3 l (XG3/8)
  • power, 12 kW (HCV56/12) and 4 kW (XG3/8)
  • voltage, 380 V (HCV56/12) and 220 V (XG3/8)
  • temperature, 1200 °C (HCV56/12) and 1800 °C (XG3/8)
  • continuous temp., 1100 °C (HCV56/12) and 1700 °C (XG3/8).

Target Audience and Possible Clients

The service is intended for

  • start-ups validating electronic packaging designs or developing advanced packaging solutions for bioelectric, photonic or electronic prototypes
  • SMEs seeking a low cost electronic package manufacturing without the need to acquire related infrastructure
  • academic institutions developing advanced electronic packages for various niche applications.

Service Delivery Mode

The service delivery modes are

  • prototype packages for low-volume production and validation
  • R&D collaboration in advanced packaging systems
  • consulting regarding material selection, possible challenges and technical limitations.

Possible Restrictions

The service is limited to

  • projects less than 100 × 100 × 150 mm in size
  • operation in 20-25 °C temperature (maximum room temperature variantion 1 °C/hour)
  • operation in humidity of 50% RH.

Printed Electronics