Quantica, Fraunhofer IPA, and Droptical Launch ZIM Project for Further Development in Material Jetting and Drop Monitoring for Production Environments
Quantica is excited to announce the start of a Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) project, a German government funding program that supports innovation, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPA and droptical.
Quantica, Fraunhofer IPA, and droptical announce ZIM project around material jetting and drop monitoring for production environments.
The joint ZIM project, "Entwicklung eines industriellen Moduldruckwerks mit integriertem Prognosesystem zur Verarbeitung hochviskoser Materialien für 2,5D Applikationen" (Development of an industrial modular printing unit with an integrated prognosis system for processing high-viscosity materials for 2.5D applications), has kicked off in May 2025 and will continue for the next 27 months.
It brings together Quantica GmbH, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, and droptical GmbH to support the advancement of material jetting technologies for production environments. The initiative aims to enhance process reliability, improve print quality, and unlock new application areas by developing a modular material jetting process with integrated real-time monitoring.
Key focuses include a multi-printhead printing system for high-viscosity materials, a sensor system for detecting and correcting process deviations, and an optical monitoring system for real-time droplet generation control. The project is designed to lead to the production of homogeneous, closed surfaces in a single pass, benefiting industries like printed electronics, medical, automotive, and many more.
The project brings together the expertise of Quantica in high viscosity inkjet, droptical's knowledge in dispensing and monitoring, and the production integration and process expertise of Fraunhofer IPA. We are excited for this collaboration and its findings, as we continue to push the boundaries of industrial inkjet.