Horizon Microtechnologies will present its latest advances in micro-additive manufacturing (micro-AM) and proprietary coating technologies at the European Microwave Week, which takes place in Paris from 22 to 27 September 2024. At stand 147C, the company will not only showcase its innovative developments, but will also give a presentation on a D-band horn antenna manufactured using a special metallisation process on photopolymer 3D prints.
The production of mm-Wave components poses a challenge for conventional production methods, as these components require high precision and complex geometries. Horizon Microtechnologies meets these requirements by combining Micro-AM and a special copper coating called HMT-Metal. This method makes it possible to produce components that are not only smaller and lighter, but also more powerful and complex than conventionally manufactured components.
One outstanding example is the D-band horn antenna, which will be presented during the lecture. This antenna is first produced from photopolymer using 3D printing and then coated with a highly conductive copper layer. This not only achieves the conventional performance values, but in some cases even exceeds them. This technology offers major advantages, particularly for industries that rely on high-frequency technology, as it enables smaller and more efficient components.
Andreas Frölich, CEO of Horizon Microtechnologies, emphasises the importance of this development, “We are incredibly excited to showcase our latest achievements at European Microwave Week. Our work with 3D-printed, copper-coated antennas represents a major leap forward in the manufacturing of high-frequency components. The fact that our antennas are able to match and, in some cases, surpass the performance of conventionally produced antennas is a testament to the potential of micro-AM combined with our coating technologies. These antennas are not only more compact and lightweight but also demonstrate enhanced electromagnetic characteristics, such as improved matching, which are crucial for the efficacy of high-frequency applications. This success opens up new opportunities for industries that rely on mm-wave technology, providing them with components that are not only better performing but also easier and more cost-effective to produce.”
At the European Microwave Week, Horizon Microtechnologies will demonstrate not only the advantages of its products, but also how micro-additive manufacturing can change conventional manufacturing processes in the production of high-frequency components.
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