TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

BIO-MEDICAL SENSORS

The foremost application is the production of sensors used in bio-medical engineering. This industry needs the image size of graphics printing along with its high production speeds and the process control and print quality of electronic circuit printing.

The market for sensors is growing exponentially along with the need to monitor a vast range of parameters. For the needs to be satisfied techniques of producing these devices have to break from the phenomenally expensive silicone based technologies. This is where carefully managed printing can make significant savings. Conductive and resistive coatings allied to active layers, often enzymes lend themselves to precisely controlled print technologies.

FUEL CELL PRODUCTION

Printing is a very important technique for the production of environmentally safe power generation modules. Printing is being used to form the structures within the modules.

DEPOSITION OF ACTIVE ORGANISMS

The carriage of organisms in solution onto a range of substrates can lend itself to several printing processes. Formulation of mediums to be compatible with the organisms and the deposition process is a key area of the work that PDS Consulting carry out.

DEPOSITION OF METALS

Platinum, silver, silver palladium and other metals can be deposited in solvent based and UV curing resin systems. Alternatively where practical the printing of organic mediums with the metals in suspension, which are then fired onto ceramic substrates, is an effective method of producing conductive and resistive circuits.

MATERIALS IN SUSPENSION

The creation of formulations to carry unusual materials that can then be printed opens up many opportunities for engineers. PDS Consulting can make resources available that will create special suspensions or dyes to be compatible with the chosen technique.

FROM DEVELOPMENT TO PRODUCTION

From the initial product concept the need to develop effective production techniques is crucial. At this stage through development the chosen process can be turned into a production utilising the expertise of PDS Consulting. Pre-treatment and post treatment are as important as printing. PDS Consulting keep abreast of the most up to date techniques and equipment to make this transition as cost effective as possible.

MEDIUM AND LONG TERM SUPPORT

Clients often ask for ongoing training and technical support. PDS is structured to provide a total package of client support for as long as required.

CASE STUDIES

You can view several Case Studies in the Problem Solving Section of this website. The link below will take you directly there.

EXAMPLES OF CASE STUDIES