ADDIMID technology

ADDIMID is another additive laser structuring technique. It can be employed to structure stereolithographic components or injection-molded plastic bodies. The process was qualified within the framework of a research project at the Bayerisches Laserzentrum, the laser applications research facility of the Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg. The similarities between the LPKF-LDS and the ADDIMID processes are firstly in the resemblance of the process chains and secondly in modification of a plastic by the addition of special fillers. At this time the technology is under development, but initial results of research are indicative of potential for future applications. [3] 

Nothing definite can be said as yet about the structure widths of conductor traces and spacing. Research to date has focused primarily on reproducible laser direct structuring in combination with adequate mechanical bonding strength of the chemical metallization. In this context, too, very promising results have been obtained. They are dealt with in more detail in Section 3.1.4.3. 

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Amend, P. et al. ADDIMID Technology and Aerosol Jet Printing for Functional MID Prototypes by the Use of Stereolithography. In Proceedings 10th International Congress Molded Interconnect Devices, Research Association Molded Interconnect Devices 3-D MID e. V., Fiirth, 19-20 September 2012. 

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