Adhesive Dispensing Systems
Adhesive dispensing equipment that automates your prototyping
Adhesive Dispensing Systems
Adhesive dispensing equipment that automates your prototyping
Adhesives are versatile bonding agents used to join materials with different formulations like UV-cure resins, silicone elastomers, or thermosetting polymers. Adhesives provide conductivity, flame retardancy, and flexibility [1] and are used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and healthcare.
Adhesive materials can be applied using direct ink writing (DIW), jetting, or screen printing, with varying levels of material compatibility and precision. Adhesive dispensing machines enable applications like surface mount technology (SMT) assembly, electronics encapsulation, and structural reinforcement.
APPLICABLE INDUSTRIES
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Consumer electronics
- Defense
- Energy storage
- Healthcare
- SMT assembly
COMMON MATERIALS
- Conductive adhesives (silver-filled epoxies)
- Non-conductive epoxies (general-purpose epoxy resins)
- UV-curable adhesives (acrylic-based UV adhesives)
- Silicone elastomers (PDMS-based)
- Hot melt adhesives (polyamide or polyurethane-based)
- Flame-retardant adhesives (zinc borate-filled)
COMMON SUBSTRATES
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polyimide/Kapton
- Stretchable polymers (PDMS)
- Flexible PCBs (TPU, polyimide)
- Textiles
- Paper
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FAST FACTS
Frequently asked questions
Many types of adhesives can be dispensed using automated systems. Common examples include:
- Epoxies (electrical + structural)
- UV-cure adhesives
- Conductive pastes (silver, copper, carbon)
- Thermal interface materials
- Silicone elastomers & sealants
The key is matching viscosity to the dispensing technology. Direct ink writing (DIW) systems (including NOVA) can handle high-viscosity materials in the 1,000-1,000,000 cP range, while jetting systems are best suited for low-viscosity adhesives.
Temperature control is extremely important, because it affects viscosity, flow rate, and cure reaction rates. As a general rule, let adhesives warm to room temperature before dispensing and avoid sharp temperature swings, which cause phase separation or filler settling. Learn more from our blog: How to Dispense Adhesives.
Reworkability is limited compared to solder or mechanical fasteners. Heat or solvent softening can help, but it may damage components or pull up traces or substrates, especially on TPU, PET, and Polyimide sheets. If reworkability is a requirement, design for rework upfront. Use UV-cure adhesives that can be partially-removed with controlled exposure.
Many types of adhesives can be dispensed using automated systems. Common examples include:
- Epoxies (electrical + structural)
- UV-cure adhesives
- Conductive pastes (silver, copper, carbon)
- Thermal interface materials
- Silicone elastomers & sealants
The key is matching viscosity to the dispensing technology. Direct ink writing (DIW) systems (including NOVA) can handle high-viscosity materials in the 1,000-1,000,000 cP range, while jetting systems are best suited for low-viscosity adhesives.
Reworkability is limited compared to solder or mechanical fasteners. Heat or solvent softening can help, but it may damage components or pull up traces or substrates, especially on TPU, PET, and Polyimide sheets. If reworkability is a requirement, design for rework upfront. Use UV-cure adhesives that can be partially-removed with controlled exposure.
Temperature control is extremely important, because it affects viscosity, flow rate, and cure reaction rates. As a general rule, let adhesives warm to room temperature before dispensing and avoid sharp temperature swings, which cause phase separation or filler settling. Learn more from our blog: How to Dispense Adhesives.