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1Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
1Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
MDC – Printed Electronics – Functional Fluids
Nanotechnology in the Midwest Marketplace
2015 Conference for Midwest Nanotechnician Programs
Al Smetana Ph. D.
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2Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
•Ph. D. In Materials science at Kansas State University•Conducted Research for NanoScale Inc. a Manhattan Kansas based Nanotechnology company
•Post-Doctorate work in Dayton Ohio in conjunction with AFRL.•NanoInk Inc. Skokie, IL•Orochem Technologies Inc.,
Naperville, IL•Methode Electronics,
Harwood Heights, IL
My Nano-Technology History:
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3Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Research into the Nanoscale
•Well characterized materials were found to have new properties when the dimensions were reduced below 100 nm.
•The chemical reactivity increased exponentially as well as displaying new pathways that were not possible in bulk reactions.•The physical properties of materials changed as well.
•This led to a strong drive to harness these new materials to get the technology into the marketplace.
•The obstacles were that it took expensive equipment to characterize the materials and synthesis was often labor intensive to make even small quantities.
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4Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
NanoScale Inc. Manhattan, KS
Surface area is what gives nanoparticles their new chemical reactivity. Not just more surface atoms,
the atoms have dangling bonds, free electrons and orbitals for bonding, edge, and corner sites.
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5Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Physical dimensions gives rise to their physical property change – quantum confinement,
hardness, magnetic moment
I have found NanoTechnologyto be a field that is critically dependent on collaborations.
No researcher or lab has the breadth or depth of knowledge to make huge advancements on their own.
NanoScale Inc. Manhattan, KS
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6Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Fast Act Chemical Absorbent
NanoScale Inc. Manhattan, KS
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7Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
The challenges of Industry is to produce enough product to meet demand while keeping the costs low enough to be integrated into products. Nanotechnology has made some amazing structures and devices using very costly and time consuming processes.
NanoScale Inc. Manhattan, KS
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8Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
NanoInk Inc.
Instrumental tools for Nano-manipulation, Additive process onto surfaces.
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9Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Tools for Multi-component patterning
NanoInk Inc.
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10Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Three uniquely designed Split Ring
Resonators
NanoInk Inc.
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11Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Cell adhesion
0.5 hr
2 hr
4 hr
Cell morphology and Actin dynamics
NanoInk Inc.
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12Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Targeted Delivery of nanoparticles/ pharmaceuticals to cells
Calcein AM Calcein Red AM DMSO (control)
Collins et. al, Lab On a Chip, 2012
NanoInk Inc.
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Collins et. al, Lab On a Chip, 2012
Calcein AM Calcein Red AM DMSO (control)
NanoInk Inc.
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48 well (4 µL) 96 well (2 µL)
96 Spots/well with 12 Pen Array for 10-Plex Kit (Possible 384 Spots with 48 Pen Array)
Well spacing matches 384 microtiter plate format
1 x
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Cytokine Multiplex Sub-Array Layout in Each Well - 96 spots
NanoInk Inc.
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15Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Animal blood testing is limited due to the small quantity of blood that can be taken without the need to sacrifice.
30 µl of serum per 3-week time period for a rodent.10 µl of urine per month for a rodent.
NanoInk can perform 15x more tests on a rodent with the same volume.This capability also helps to enable longitudinal studies.
Since sacrifice of the rodent is no longer necessary, can test the same mouse over an extended period (i.e., one year).
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NanoInk Inc.
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Draw Format
Blood Sample
Needed Per Well
Blood Sample Needed for
Battery of Tests (1)
μl Draw Limit Per Month (2)
Number of DrawsAllowed Per
Month
Standard 20 μl 640 μl (32 tests x 20 μl) 5,000 μl 8
2 μl64 μl (32 tests
x2 μl)
5,000 μl 78
(1) The battery of tests includes 15 tests, each run in duplicate with 2 controls. 32 wells in total to be filled.
(2) Based on hospitals association standards.
Also applicable to adult patients whose blood draws can be severely limited by critical conditions
NanoInk Inc.
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orochemHigh surface area powders to
separate nearly identical
chemicals
Orochem Technologies Inc.
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MDC – Printed Electronics – Functional Fluids
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Custom UI SolutionsStandard UI SolutionsAutomotive & TransportationWhite GoodsRadio Remote Controls
Power Lead FramePower Bus BarsPower CablingPower Contacts and ConnectorsPower ElectronicsSubassembly Services
Data CenterInfrastructure SolutionsAutomated Intelligence SolutionsHigh-Speed Copper TransceiversFiber-Optic Test Equipment
Speed, Torque and AngleLinear(radial and axial) / RotaryTouchBiometrics
Methode ElectronicsBusiness Overview
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20Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Methode ElectronicsBusiness Overview
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2. Steering Angle Sensor Clock Springfor Steering System
12. Mechanical and TouchSensor Integrated Center-Stackfor Interior System
1. Steering Wheel SwitchPaddle Shift Switch for Steering System
8. Touch Door Handle Modulefor Entry System
7. Lumidigm Biometrics Technologyfor Keyless Entry System
9. TouchSensor Technologyfor Liftgate System
4. Magneto-Elastic Sensing Technology for Transmission System
5. ATL Pedal Switch Accelerator Pedal Modulefor Pedal System
6. Bus Bar for EV
3. Lead Frame for Transmission System
Methode Product Portfolio In Automotive
11. Capacitive Multiple-Points Touch Screen for Interior System
10. Touch Overhead Dome with Electronic Module for Interior System
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22Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
User Interface – Mechanical Integrated Center Stack
Automotive Product Lines – User Interface
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23Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Water
Dirt(Similar to
dry skin)
Conventional
>90%FTA
Failure to Acquire
(FTA)
MSI Lumidigm Sensor A Sensor B Sensor C
Wet 100 0.0 0.0 0.0
Dirty 97.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Chalk 98.7 0.0 0.0 0.0
BrightAmbient 100 0.0 0.0 61
Bright Light (>10klux)
Your “internal“ fingerprint is identical to your external print
Non-Automotive Product Lines –Biometrics Technology
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24Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Non-Automotive Product Lines –TouchSensorTM
Touch Sensor Technology
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25Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Printed electronics refer to printing semiconducting organic polymers or conductive ink on paper, plastic or textile to create electronically functional devices. Printed electronics are a rapidly emerging technology enabling applications previously not available with traditional manufacturing methods. They can replace many established products and provide better functionality and performance at a lower cost through extreme optimization of throughput.
Electronic Functionality at Graphic Speeds
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26Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Innovative TechnologyConductive & Resistive Inks
• Conductors• Magnetics• EMC Shielding• Overprinting• Jumpers• Resistors• Sensors• Via Plug Materials
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27Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Screen printedThick Film Inkjet
Particle Size Micro Nano
Solid Composition >70% <30%
Viscosity >20,000 cps <20 cps
Base Solvent Aqueous
Printing Method Impact Non-impact
Production Throughput Limited High
Ink Usage Less Efficient Highly Efficient
Inkjet Inks are vastly different then the Screen Printed Inks that the technology replaces-
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28Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Inkjet - Advantage• Additive Process• Green • Variable Data/Process
• Lacks the fixed costs of traditional methods • Variable Production Lengths – Just In Time
• Highly Automated• Variable labor cost is minimal • One operator can support multiple production lines
• Non-Contact Printing• Precision Printing• Compatible with flexible and rigid substrates• Capable of utilizing a variety of functional fluids• Scalable from pilot quantities to full production• All costs are variable – No fixed prepress costs
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29Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
The Industries
RFID
Sensors
Membrane Switches
TFT
Photovoltaics
Lighting
Security
Displays
Methode’sInkjet Nano
Inks
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30Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
RFID Tags printed at under 1 penny a piece
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31Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Prototype Printer for Membrane Switch Applications
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32Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Integrating Circuits into 3D Printing
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Circuits Printed on Common items
Changing the Interface between People and Technology
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34Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
MDC Inkjet Silver Ink Sintered at 72F
Bulk Silver –Sinters at 1200F
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35Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Conductive Inkjet Ink 9100 Platform (9101, 9102, 9103, 9104)
Product DescriptionAn aqueous, silver nano-particle ink designed for both thermal and piezo inkjet printing systems. Secondary curing or processing is not required to achieve excellent adhesion and electrical conductivity on multiple compatible substrates.Features• - Applied via thermal or piezo printheads• - Cures at ambient temperature immediately after orienting on coated media• - RoHS compliant• - Custom formulationsTypical Ink Properties• -Viscosity* 3.5 cps for 9101 & 9102 - 6 cps for 9103 &9104
(Brookfield DV-E #1 spindle, 60 rpm)• - Density 1.2 grams/ml• -Surface Tension** 58 dyne/cm for 9101 & 9103 - 32 dynes/cm for 9102 & 9104
(SITA Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)• Typical Printed Properties• -Print Thickness 1 Micron• -Line Width 75 micron lines and spaces (depending on drop size)• -Electrical Resistance 25 milliohms per square as printed (depending on drop size)• -Color Metallic Gold• -Flex Resistance Excellent• -Adhesion Excellent• -Rub Resistance Excellent
*Viscosity is dictated by the printhead requirements **Surface Tension is dictated by Surface Energy of the substrate
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36Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Carbon Inkjet Ink 3800 Platform
Product DescriptionAn aqueous based, carbon nano-particle designed for both thermal and piezo inkjet printing systems. The 3800 Series of Carbon Inkjet inks have excellent adhesion to a variety of porous and non-porous substrates. Features• - Applied via thermal or piezo printheads• - Cures at ambient temperature immediately after orienting on coated media• - RoHS compliant• - Custom formulationsTypical Ink Properties• -Viscosity* 12 cps
(Brookfield DV-E #1 spindle, 60 rpm)• - Density 1.2 grams/ml• -Surface Tension** 35 dyne/cm (may be altered to accommodate a substrate)
(SITA Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)• - Freeze/Thaw Stability Passes ASTM 2243 • Typical Printed Properties• -Print Thickness 1 Micron• -Line Width 50 micron lines and spaces (depending on drop size)• -Color Black• -Flex Resistance Excellent• -Adhesion Excellent• -Rub Resistance Excellent
Typical Printed Electrical Properties- Sheet Resistance Available in ranges of
20,000 Ohms per square10,000 Ohms per square
5,000 Ohms per square
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37Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Methode’s NP-100
• Create circuit patterns in layout program or upload AutoCad and PDF files• Small 15 ml ink delivery system• Up to eight print channels available with 180 nozzles• Print on coated/uncoated substrates (flexible/rigid), up to 2” thick• Specially designed Inks with different surface tensions• Various resolutions and drop sizes • Quickly adjust patterns to optimize performance
and results• Ease of operation and maintenance
NP-100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPMfNfwtr_w
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38Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Design Engineering
300+ EngineersMechanicalElectricalElectronicsSoftwareChemical (Inks)Physicists
300+ Active PatentsGlobal LocationsRapid Prototyping
Testing & Validation
Global and in HouseProduct ValidationEnvironmentalEMCNoise
Trace Laboratories (www.tracelabs.com)A2LA CertifiedHALT & HASS TestingX-Ray & Failure AnalysisWater TestingChemical, Materials TestingEnvironmentalFormal UL Certification
Manufacturing
Methode Production SystemLean ManufacturingGlobal Supply Chain
Vertical IntegrationMolding StampingWeldingPCB AssemblyPaint & Laser EtchPowder CoatingAutomation EOLT
Quality SystemsISO 9000ISO 14001QS 9000TS 16949
Capabilities:
Methode Electronics –Global Operations
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39Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
What to look for in a Nano- Technician
Nanotechnology is a field of change
•Technology changes. •Competitors change the field and make products obsolete. •Lack of profit or reproducibility can bury the most elaborate ideas and products.
Ultimately any person in the Nanotechnology industry has to be adaptable.
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Traits that make a great Technician:
FriendlyVery polite to customers
Hard workingMechanically adeptWrites a good report
Open minded Interesting
Dresses appropriatelyStays off the phone!
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41Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
No one wants to work with Sheldon
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42Confidential and Proprietary - Methode Electronics Inc. 2015
Skills that have made Great Technicians:
Adept with PhotoshopComputer Programming Skills
Electric Parts RepairWeb Development
Strong Mathematics Background
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Thank You
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Photovoltaics
Benefits of printing solar cell collector grids with conductive inks via inkjet
• Thinner (100 micron) grids
- Inkjet print resolutions- Greater area for energy
collection• Thinner wafers
- Inkjet non-contact process
• Cost goes down
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Display Technology
Inkjet Benefit:1) Nano Silver more flexible than ITO (Indium Tin Oxide)2) Additive Process – only 30% Indium makes it to the display
100 micron lines and spaces
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Tamper respondent electronic circuit
5 mil lines and 5 mil spaces provides the most sensitive sensor for this application
Secure Packaging
Inkjet Benefit:Screen printing is not able to achieve the fine lines and spaces
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RFID
BoosterAntenna
AntennaInlay with chip
UHF902 – 928 MHzLong Range > 3” – 15’
Increase the read range
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DiagnosticsBenefits of printing
conductive carbon ink via inkjet
• Non Contact• Cost effective• Consistent• One stop printing for electronics and graphics• Water resistant Working electrode can be
printed with a conductive carbon inkjet ink
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Security Packaging
Variable carbon sensor pattern~ 1500 Ohms per square
Inkjet Benefit1) Easily handle different circuit size2) Print on a variety of package types
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HF13.5 MHzShort Range
.RFID for E-passports
Inkjet Benefit:1) Automated Process2) Can adjust to different
antenna designs