NEW: BotFactory SV2 Pro
For professional end-users, the SV2 Pro boasts increased performance and precision, with a cover providing a controlled environment and additional protection for the operator for safety compliance.
BotFactory SV2 PCB Printer
Print and assemble large, high-density Printed Circuit Boards faster than any third-party vendor and for less
The SV2 is our second-generation Desktop PCB Printer, capable of printing multilayer circuits, dispensing paste onto pads, and pick-and-placing components onto the board.
We have taken all of the processes found in any PCB Factory and miniaturized them to fit within a package so small that it can fit between your computer and your oscilloscope. Simply export your Gerber files from any PCB Design tool and import them in SV2 - print circuit boards in minutes!
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Printing
Inkjet Conductive & Insulating Inks
SV2 can inkjet print low-resistivity conductive inks and dielectric insulating inks to make Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in minutes on a variety of stiff and flexible substrates.
SV2 sequentially prints conductive traces and insulating layers, building vias in the dielectric layer to interconnect layers.
Specifications
| Print Technology | Thermal Inkjet Printing |
| Ink Types (curing method) | Conductive (heat), Insulating (UV) |
| Min. Trace Width | 8 mils [200 microns] |
| Conductive Ink Sheet Resistance | 40 mOhms/square |
| Number of Layers | 2+ |
| Part attachment | We recommend using our strong conductive epoxy. Soldering using the copper PCB rivet tool (sold seperately) |
| Supported Formats | GERBER RS-274X, .png |
Dispensing
Extrude conductive glues or solder pastes
Lay down conductive glue or solder paste on printed or pre-fab boards in minutes using the Paste head.
SV2 takes eyesight and shaky hands out of the equation by precisely depositing on every pad.
Specifications
| Paste Technology | Syringe Extrusion |
| Paste Types | Conductive Glue/Epoxy |
| Extruded Dot Size | 8 mils [200 microns] |
| Curing Method | Heat |
| Supported Formats | GERBER RS-274X, .png |
Assembly
Extrude conductive glues or solder pastes
Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) can consume up to 80% of the entire cost of manufacturing an assembled PCB. In addition, a long back-and-forth can be required with the fab house to make sure they can source and place the parts.
SV2 can pick-and-place components to rapidly assemble your board, using multiple vacuum tips that are automatically interchanged. SV2 also uses a camera and computer vision to make adjustments and place the parts precisely.
Specifications
| PNP Technology | Vacuum Pickup, Computer Vision |
| Camera | Onboard (work area) |
| Tray: Types | Tape, Individual components |
| Tape Tray: Number of Slots x Tape Width | 6x 8mm tapes, 2x 12mm, 1x 16mm |
| Tray: Parts loaded | 50 per batch |
| Min. Part Size | 0603 [1608 Metric] |
| Supported Formats | Centroid file (text file describing Reference Designator, Footprint, X/Y location, and Rotation. Typ. CAD-generated) |
Other specifications
Mechanical
| Frame: Size | 16.5" L x 14" W x 17.5" H [42 x 35.5 x 44.5 cm] |
| Additional Clearance Req. | 3" [7.5 cm] in front, 4" [10 cm] in the back |
| Frame: Weight | 25.5 lbs. [12 kg] |
| Shipping Box: Size | 21.5" L x 17" W x 27" H [55 x 43.2 x 68.6 cm] |
| Shipping Box: Weight | 50 lbs [22.5kg] |
| XYZ Positioning Resolution | 0.00039" [10 microns] |
| Max. Substrate Size | 6" x 6" [152 x 152 mm] [X/Y] |
| Max. Circuit Size | 4.9" x 5.5" [125 x 140 mm] [X/Y] |
| Heads: Weight | Max 1.1 lbs [500g] |
Electrical
| Power | DC 24V 22A |
| Connection | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
Software
| Installation | None (local web interface) |
| System Requirements | Web browser (Platform-independent) |
| Recommended Browser | Firefox, Chrome |
Temperature
| Ambient: Operating | 50-100F [10-40C] |
| Heat Bed: Operating | 75-300F [25-150C] |
| Heat Bed: Max | 320F [160C] |
How does this compare with Squink?
- 300 nozzles (instead of 12) with a much smaller drop size allowing for thinner lines
- Larger ink capacity per cartridge
- On-board cleaning station to automatically clean and maintain ink cartridges
- Wider printhead, allowing for increase sweep and faster printing
- Increased inkjet precision
- Higher layer count
Paste
- Pre-loaded single-part epoxy (no mixing required)
- Micro-tip and micro-extrusion mechanism greatly increasing the dispensing resolution
- On-board cleaning station to automatically clean the syringe tip
Assembly
- Tape tray holding SMT strips for assembling PCBs with large quantities of similar parts (i.e., LED arrays, panelized PCBs)
- SV2 uses different tip sizes to adapt to the size of the part. Those tips are automatically interchanged
- Much faster CPU for rapid image-processing and faster assembly
General
- Metallic frame and denser, more compact heads for increased precision
- Hot-swap mechanism to change the heads quickly and intuitively
- 10x faster cooldown and heating of the work bed