Ben Hartkopp is a founder, head of research and IP, and an inventor of a novel ultra-high viscosity printing technology at Quantica. With a background in physics research, he has been co-developing the NovoJet™ printhead technology since 2016. Ben focuses on research and development, patent writing and strategy, leading to the creation of nine patent families, with two patents granted. He is also leading confidential R&D projects shaping the future of the technology.