The mContact Printer 4.1 (mCP4.1) is a small robotic platform with automatic inking pad preparation and numerous options, for research and small-scale production. The platform fits in a laminar flow clean bench
Features:
XYZ robotics, belt-driven
Repeating accuracy of mechanics < 5mm
Individually controlled multi-Z-drives with various tools, stamping unit and cartridge/powder/piezo/capillary dispensers, etc
Stamp drive: automatic pickup of stamp holder from rack, head turnable by ± 5°
Stamp diameters: 5, 10, 16, 20 mm (max)
Substrate holder: wafer size (10 cm / 4”), vacuum fixation, with ceramic heater / air-cooling
Sensors for stamp Z-position, substrate Z-height, and positions of dispenser tips
Microscope in print head, background illumination, automatic image processing to find and align fiducial marks
Liquid handling by capillary dispenser (for ml volumes) and/or piezoelectric ink-jet dispenser (for nl volumes)
Microplate holder
UV source with optical fiber for NIL
Windows control software, pre-configured on computer