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dering with low-cost, flexible, thermally sen- sitive substrates. PulseForge tools simultaneously solder


commercial electronic packages over a wide area and orders of magnitude faster than conventional reflow processes, making them R2R compatible. PulseForge can also be used in 3D fabrication, automotive, consumer elec- tronics, displays, IoT, photovoltaics, product packaging, and wearables. The PulseForge tools are already being


used to dry, sinter and anneal thin-film mate- rials on substrate materials such as polymers and paper. The tools also drive UV processes, and initiate and modulate reactions in materi- als such as the Metalon ICI-series of copper-ox- ide reduction inks. These tools are intended for


product innovators and manufac- turers in printed electronics who need options for the traditional use of materials and processing tools, such as ovens or lasers. The use of PulseForge tools can save time and money, while enabling new types of products in applica- tions that include solar, RFID, displays, smart packaging, wear- ables, and flexible circuits.


Meeting Specialized Needs Customers choose the Pulse-


Forge because its microsecond/mil- lisecond processing times and large-area processing provide in- creased production throughput. Along with the flexibility of choos- ing less-expensive, temperature- sensitive substrates, customers see an immediate reduction in materi- als cost. “Our solutions inspire flex- ible, stretchable, lightweight de- vices and form factors,” adds Farnsworth. The company’s customer base


includes consumer and military electronics manufacturers, as well as academic and scientific research and development organizations. These manufacturers and organi- zations are scattered across the globe from Europe, Asia, and India to the United States. Its customer sales and sup-


port teams are located in China, South Korea, Germany, Nether- lands, and the United States. No- vaCentrix’s design and manufac- turing center is located in Austin, Texas. The company prides itself on being a true partner with cus- tomers. “We partner with cus- tomers to take ideas from incep- tion to full production,” Farns - worth, says. “Our technologies continue to revolutionize the printed electronics industry through photonic curing, which offers product innovators and manufacturers the option of flexi- ble, low-cost substrates and func- tionality not possible with con- ventional ovens and lasers.” Prior to purchase, the com-


pany’s PulseForge tools can be evaluated at its facility with min- imal arrangements, at noted events in the United States, Eu- rope and Asia, or through a flexi- ble lease program. NovaCentrix


Photonic curing is a high-temperature thermal process for thin films.


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routinely works with global organizations, as well as startups and institutes, on projects


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that range from initial concept exploration all the way to full production. Also, because the printed electronics space is quickly evolv- ing, it can adapt and shift its product capabil- ities as required.


Products and Capabilities The company also offers a range of other


advanced products and services. NovaCentrix’ Pulse Design is an integrated photonic curing simulator. SimPulse® is an interactive numer- ical model for PulseForge photonic curing tools. It is designed to shorten process develop- ment time and reduce the number of samples needed for optimization. This simulator is also included with every PulseForge tool. The company’s Metalon conductive inks


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