Voltera NOVA – a modular dispensing system for printed electronics
Automated platform for direct printing (dispensing) of functional materials – conductive inks, dielectrics and biocompatible materials – on rigid, flexible and non-standard substrates, with closed-loop pressure control and camera-assisted machine vision.

Opens up new possibilities in printed electronics
Open new possibilities
- Direct printing from functional materials
- Applications beyond classic PCBs and silicon
- Flexible electronics, sensors, cells, antennas, textiles
Accelerate R&D
- No tooling, waste, or cleaning
- Up to 90% faster design iteration
- Up to 96% less material used in the R&D phase
Complete material freedom
- Materials with a viscosity of 1000–1000000 cP
- Conductive, dielectric, biocompatible and other functional materials
- Printing on glass, polymers, paper, fabrics and flexible substrates
Voltera NOVA parameters
What's in the set
- NOVA printer
- Smart dispenser
- Smart probe
- Vacuum Table
- Conductive Ink
- Pressure Sensor – 3 pcs.
- Anchor Mount – 4 pcs.
- Swivel Mount – 4 pcs.
- Wing screws – 4 pcs.
- Clear Cartridges – 4 pcs.
- UV Blocking Cartridges – 4 pcs.
- Luer Couplers – 4 pcs.
- Tip Cap – 3 pcs.
- Pistons – 16 pcs.
- Subrex 100 µm nozzles – 4 pcs.
- Subrex 150 µm nozzles – 4 pcs.
- Subrex 225 µm nozzles – 4 pcs.
- PET substrate sheets – 10 pcs.
- Polyimide (PI) substrate sheets – 2 pcs.
- TPU backing sheets – 5 pcs.
- Nozzle Wrench
- Wi-Fi adapter
- Cleaning brush
- Power cable
- Power
- Ethernet cable
From Medical Electrodes to Flexible PCBs
Plan – Design Layer by Layer
Plan is a browser-based Voltera application – no installation required, works on any operating system:
- Gerber file compatibility
- Up to 4 layers in a single stack
- Central library of materials with ready-made recipes
- Guided walk-throughs with instructional videos
- Controlling the direction of tool paths (eliminating air pockets)
- Live chat support available in the app
The plan significantly shortens the learning curve – users create advanced projects in the first days of working with NOVA.
"My research focuses on developing flexible and stretchable sensors for wearable electronics. Using the Plan function, I can separate sensor elements, traces, and components into separate layers and remove unwanted toolpaths. The ability to change the direction of toolpaths has been most helpful – there are no air pockets, and the path width is very uniform."
Why R&D teams choose NOVA
No tooling, waste or cleaning
- Up to 90% faster design iteration
- Up to 96% reduction in material costs
- No molds, masks, or time-consuming equipment cleaning
Material versatility
- Line width from 100 µm
- Material viscosity: 1000 – 1,000,000 cP
- Up to 4 layers in one stack
- Material temperature up to 40°C
Support for various substrates
- Rigid – threaded mounting grid M5, 40×40 mm
- Flexible – porous titanium vacuum table
- Unusual – custom handles and fixtures
Machine vision with AR
- Built-in camera 1920×1080
- Resolution up to 17 µm/pixel (depending on the substrate)
- Augmented reality overlay for pattern alignment
- Real-time print quality control
Precision and closed loop
- XYZ resolution: 2,5 µm × 7 µm × 1,25 µm
- Positioning accuracy: ±20 µm
- Closed-loop pressure feedback
- Temperature-controlled dosing
Intuitive software
- Plan browser app (no installation required)
- Gerber file compatibility
- Central library of materials
- Live chat support in the app
More examples from universities and laboratories can be found on the following pages: Voltera in R&D and education →, Volterra in medicine and bioelectronics → and Volterra in defense and space →
They trusted NOVA
“The NOVA interface is so user-friendly that I can confidently entrust our technicians with operating the machine – without the need for weeks of training.”
“NOVA opens up applications that go beyond classic silicon electronics and PCBs – it enables us to print structures on substrates and from materials that would be unattainable with standard processes.”
"We print inks from carbon nanotubes, from which field-emitted electrons power our devices. NOVA allows us to iterate these structures at speeds unattainable in classical laboratory processes."
Most frequently asked questions
What materials can I print?
NOVA supports materials with viscosities from 1000 to 1,000,000 cP – conductive pastes (silver, copper, gold, carbon), dielectrics, biocompatible materials, electrolytes and other functional materials.
What surfaces can you work on?
Rigid (M5 mounting grid), compliant and flexible (porous titanium vacuum table), and unconventional geometries (custom fixtures) – glass, PI/PET/TPU polymers, paper, fabrics.
How many layers can be printed?
Up to 4 layers in a single stack-up design with Plan software – ideal for EL structures, multilayer sensors and cells.
What are the power requirements?
Standard power outlet: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 221 W. NOVA does not require a dedicated laboratory installation.
Does the Plan require installation?
No. Plan is a browser-based application – it works on any operating system, no downloads required. It supports Gerber files, and technical support is available via live chat within the app.
Are there additional modules available?
Yes – thanks to ports with kinematic clutches, quick replacement is possible: UV curing module, interchangeable dispensing heads and accessories for working with different syringe formats.
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24-month warranty, extendable to 60 months
During the warranty period, we guarantee repair or replacement of the device, and if that's not possible, we'll provide a refund. An extended warranty of up to 60 months can be ordered from Voltera.
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