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Develops NanoJet aerosol direct-write 3D printing systems for high-resolution printed electronics and microelectronic circuit fabrication on 2D and 3D surfaces.
- CEO / Founder
- Marcelino Essien
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
Technology & Products
Key Products
NanoJet aerosol direct-write 3D printing systems for high-resolution printed electronics and microelectronic circuit fabrication on 2D and 3D surfaces.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: High-resolution (<10μm) direct deposition on non-planar surfaces with minimal material waste. VERIFIED: Core technology exclusively licensed from Sandia National Laboratories; validated through commercial partnerships with APES and Electroninks for microelectronics manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates photolithography masks and multi-step assembly for microelectronics, reducing prototyping lead times from weeks to days and lowering per-unit costs for high-mix, low-volume conformal circuits.
How They Differentiate
Provides open-ink compatibility and modular motion-platform integration versus Optomec’s proprietary Aerosol Jet ecosystem; targets high-density 3D conformal microelectronics versus Voltera’s 2D PCB prototyping focus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Electronics manufacturers, medical device developers, aerospace/defense contractors, and research institutions requiring printed circuits, sensors, and antennas.
Industry Verticals
Electronics Manufacturing; Medical Devices; Aerospace & Defense; Telecommunications; Research & Academia
Competitors
Optomec, Voltera
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
In 2018 revenue was $100,000–$200,000, and in 2019 revenue was $1.1 million with a goal of $3 million. The company relocated from 1,200 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft in northeast Albuquerque and was growing its workforce.
Major Milestones
2013: Founded and licensed core aerosol jet technology from Sandia National Laboratories; 2018: Commercialized NanoJet desktop and free-standing systems; 2023: Partnered with Electroninks for advanced printed microelectronics; 2024: Formed strategic partnership with APES to scale 3D-printed electronics production