Nano Dimension Hires Dr. Joseph Kaplun

Nano Dimension Ltd. announced that Dr. Joseph Kaplun has been appointed as the company’s chief technology officer – Materials and VP of R&D and Product Development.

Previously, Dr. Kaplun was the CTO and co-founder of Phononics Technologies Ltd., a partnership between the ELTA/Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Israeli Center of Advance Diamond Technology (ICDAT). 

Prior to that, Dr. Kaplun spent 25 years with the IAI as the CTO, co-founder and acting GM of Gal-El, unique GaAs, GaN, InP and MEMS devices and MMICs FAB. It is a partnership between the ELTA/IAI and the Weapon Development Authority (RAFAEL) in Israel. 

Dr. Kaplun was responsible for technology development, production process failure analysis and yield improvements, maintenance and engineering supports, as well as serving as VP of Engineering, Engineering Manager, chief technologist, head of Thin Films Department and Thin & Thick Films engineer.

“Nano Dimension’ products incorporate some of the most exciting technological evolution and opportunities that I have ever encountered, insomuch as proven thick layers printing capability for very advanced electronic devices,” Dr. Kaplun said. “The company’s 3D printing system enables prototyping and fabrication that is not achievable otherwise at such competitive price and performance. Leading multi-billion dollars defense contractors, government agencies and research institutions on four continents are only the first early adaptors of what I envision to be a paradigm shift in the fabrication of PCB, interposers, chip packages and compact, light 3D-multi-layered capacitors, inductors, transformations and an additional long line of electronic discrete devices that can be realized only by this technology.”

“Joseph is a highly important addition to our product development and multi-disciplinarian technology team,” added Yoav Stern, CEO and president of Nano Dimension. “His proven leadership track record and reputation in delivering breakthrough products precede him. He is the right person at the right time for the right team. He will lead our R&D and engineering group in performing our product road map plans.”