Nano Dimension Has announced that it sold a DragonFly IV3D printer to the University of StuttgartAccording to the company, this is their most advanced 3D printer. The system will be installed at the university’s Institute of Smart Sensors (IIS) and 3rd Institute of Physics PI3
As part of the government-sponsored program called “Quantum”, two groups work together on the design and implementation of next-generation devices. Cluster4Future QSens. The University of Stuttgart groups are working together with 19 industrial partners and three research institutes to ‘spearhead’ the industrial use of quantum sensors to target a large-scale market entry within the next three to five years according to Nano Dimension.
Nano says the DragonFly IV is a ‘critical innovation enabler’ in specialty applications for High-Performance-Electronic-Devices (Hi-PEDs) by simultaneously depositing proprietary conductive and dielectric substances, while integrating in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers, and electromechanical components.
These Hi-PEDs can be found in autonomous intelligent drones and cars, satellites, smartphone, in vivo medical device, as well as in satellites.
Professor Jens Anders, Institute Director of the IIS at the University of Stuttgart, and spokesperson for QSens said: “We are excited to bring the DragonFly IV with its worldwide unique capabilities into our research. We are rarely able to find a technology that can meet the high demands of the integration of qubits in quantum sensing and computing. This requires high-precision, innovative solutions. Engaging with Nano Dimension will help us design and manufacture the next generation of scalable quantum devices, which will revolutionise our society with applications ranging from smart prostheses and smart breath sensors over pharmaceutical research to autonomous driving.”
Yoav Stern, Chairman and CEO of Nano Dimension added: “We look forward to supporting the University of Stuttgart and the Center of Applied Quantum Technology in their ever-critical work on quantum technology. We are also pleased that yet another customer is beginning to see the value in AME for driving innovation. This is especially true when it comes to the scalable implementation of qubits in quantum sensing and computation. This field is perfect use case for our AME system, DragonFly IV, which can be used to make specialty electronic devices with the design freedom and shorter innovation cycles of additive manufacturing.”
Nano Dimension is currently involved in an ongoing story with Stratasys, as it has had multiple takeover bids rejected, and has submitted an all-cash special tender offer, which Stratasys urged its shareholders to file a notice of objection against, while Nano emphasised the value for the shareholders in the deal. Stratasys board rejected a 3D Systems takeover offer after the announcement of Stratasys merging with Desktop Metal.