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1 shaping global nanofuture ULTRA-PRECISE PRINTING OF NANOMATERIALS

2 WHO ARE WE? XTPL S.A. is a company operating in the nanotechnology segment. The interdisciplinary team of XTPL develops on a global scale an innovative technology, protected by international patent application, enabling ultra-precise printing of nanomaterials. XTPL s solution has all the features of so-called disruptive technology and will be consistently developed as part of advanced research & development works aimed at defining further innovative application fields. WHAT IS OUR GOAL? Mission: XTPL is the leader in providing nanoprinting capabilities. We are shaping global nanofuture. Vision: We will support companies to outperform on their markets by using XTPL s unique expertise & solutions in nanoprinting.

3 WHAT IS OUR STRENGTH? TECHNOLOGY interdisciplinary, well-balanced team, with vast knowledge & experience in: BUSINESS highly skilled professionals who possess know-how in: chemistry physics electronics mechanics material science numerical simulations 10 PhDs in the team product development marketing & communication implementing innovation B2B sales capital market... with proven successes, acquired on international markets Dr Filip Granek CEO and the inventor of XTPL s technology, one of the world s leading specialists in nanomaterials and cutting-edge technologies of semiconductor devices including solar cell production. For nearly 10 years, he worked for the most prestigious international research facilities and hi-tech businesses such as Fraunhofer ISE (Germany), ECN (Netherlands), ANU (Australia), Kingstone Semiconductor Company Ltd. (China). He has received numerous awards and grants and is a member of the renowned Young Academy of Europe. He has also been honoured in the ranking New Europe 100 Challengers bringing together top European innovators. Author of over 70 academic publications and 30 international patent applications and patents.

special ink formulated for this purpose in the company s laboratories.

conductive lines according to the specified parameters.

all vary depending on a specific application.

4 WHAT IS OUR SOLUTION? Nanoprinting system designed by XTPL makes it possible to precisely apply to the surface a special ink formulated for this purpose in the company s laboratories. Under the influence of an external electric field, the nanoparticles in the ink create conductive lines according to the specified parameters. As such, the thickness of the individual lines, their length and the distance between them all vary depending on a specific application. XTPL creates complex numerical models and uses advanced characteristics of nanoink and printed lines. This allows the company to constantly optimize its innovative technology and adapt the process to different implementation requirements. HOW WE ACHIEVE RESULTS?

NANOPRINTING human hair nanometric conductive line XTPL Ag Line ultra-precise printing enables achieving flexible, transparent, cost efficient & highly conductive lines, even 400 times thinner than a

anti-counterfeiting & open defect repair TECHNOLOGY CORE PRINTING HEAD The heart of the XTPL technology is designed by company s specialists innovative printing head.

This revolutionary construction is subject to modifications that allow for dedicated application and optimization for a given application field.

5 NANOPRINTING human hair nanometric conductive line XTPL Ag Line ultra-precise printing enables achieving flexible, transparent, cost efficient & highly conductive lines, even 400 times thinner than a human hair nanoprinting will soon revolutionise sectors such as: printed electronics, solar cells, touch screens, wearable electronics, smart packaging, automotive, biosensors, medical devices, anti-counterfeiting & open defect repair TECHNOLOGY CORE PRINTING HEAD The heart of the XTPL technology is designed by company s specialists innovative printing head. It operates on the basis of a unique algorithm & enables ultraprecise application of the ink with nanoparticles and formation of conductive lines. This revolutionary construction is subject to modifications that allow for dedicated application and optimization for a given application field. Basing on the customers requirements the company is providing versions adapted to obtain outstanding results, i.e.: pressure version offering versatile method of dispensing that functions across a wide range of viscosities, it ensures fine and repeatable dots and lines and is suitable for a wide range of applications, from inline to batch dispensing to open defect repair process, whole construction is fully controlled by XTPL own electronics; capillary version specially designed for ultraprecise and demanding applications, small, robust and easy scalable device that allows for dispensing of the XTPL ink and formulation of electrical signal at the same time, it is used to create submicron & nanometric conductive lines with very small amount of ink (processes where minimum contamination is required - washing & drying no longer needed); multi-electrode version signal electro-mechanic module controlled by comprehensive & pioneering algorithm created by XTPL as the answer to marked demand for high printing density, allows for creating simultaneously two or more lines, main advantage of this solution is increased speed of printing due to multiplication of electrodes in one compact feature.

NANOMETRIC LAB PRINTER XTPL s printing head, electronics and software algorithms are the core of the system driving the electric field and the assembly process of nanoparticles.

6 NANOMETRIC LAB PRINTER XTPL s printing head, electronics and software algorithms are the core of the system driving the electric field and the assembly process of nanoparticles. This comprehensive solution is implemented in designed & constructed by XTPL team Nanometric Lab Printer. It is a device that offers necessary functionalities to test, evaluate and use XTPL line-forming technology with nanometric precision and enables positioning of the printing head with micrometric resolution. Printer s electronics is a top-class control and measurement system ensuring that the process of printing is controlled both by software provided by XTPL and user systems. We deliver the printer with a set of inks, test substrates and a table that ensures proper fixing of samples and thermal control of the printing process. XTPL s technology sets revolutionary standard in nanoprinting. Lab Printer is dedicated for: R&D centres (scientific/institutional) R&D departments in industry facilities Disruptive technology research Joint development projects with potential business partners Further development & defining new functionalities in line with application areas

PRINTING PROCESS During the process of line formation, the printing head deposits a properly formulated ink - nanoparticles in a mixture of solvents - on a non-conductive substrate, in example such

The process takes place between a stationary and movable electrode.

Line length: up to 25 cm range Aspect ratio: 1, in the single run of the printing head Very low voltage applied: 5-30 V Substrates: i.e. glass, Kapton, PEN, PC, PDMS, PET Movable electrode: guides the formation of the line, which becomes an extension of the stationary electrode.

7 PRINTING PROCESS During the process of line formation, the printing head deposits a properly formulated ink - nanoparticles in a mixture of solvents - on a non-conductive substrate, in example such as glass or flexible foil. An external alternating electric field causes nanoparticles to assemble in a clearly defined and controlled way to form a line. The process takes place between a stationary and movable electrode. PROPERTIES OF THE LINES Functionality of the lines: electrically conductive, optically, biologically and chemically active Nanomaterials: metallic & semiconductor Line width: from 100 nm to 15 μm Line length: up to 25 cm range Aspect ratio: 1, in the single run of the printing head Very low voltage applied: 5-30 V Substrates: i.e. glass, Kapton, PEN, PC, PDMS, PET Movable electrode: guides the formation of the line, which becomes an extension of the stationary electrode. Finally, the printing head short-circuits with a metallic pad, and the line connects to the pad while the printing head takes in an excess ink. Resistance: 2 Ω /μm (for the line with the thickness of 1 μm), proof of concept manufactured featuring up to 20-40% bulk Ag (thickness nm)

XTPL PRINTED LINES The feature size of printed

possibility to create lines with a width-to-height

important as among others - it increases the

In our method, it is possible to adjust the properties

shape and frequency of the electrical signal; the

8 XTPL PRINTED LINES The feature size of printed structures is one of the key parameters in XTPL technology. The width of structures obtained using our method can reach even below 100 nm. What makes the XTPL technology unique is the possibility to create lines with a width-to-height aspect ratio close to 1 in a single pass of the printing head. Reducing the width of the printed structures is important as among others - it increases the transparency of conductive films. In our method, it is possible to adjust the properties of the conductive lines by changing: the amplitude, shape and frequency of the electrical signal; the physicochemical properties of the ink; and finally the size, distribution and shape of nanoparticles. Line width: 40 nm 100 nm 300 nm Line width: 600 nm 1 μm 3 μm MULTIPRINTING FLEXIBLE SUBTRATES EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION - OPEN DEFECT REPAIR 100 µm 100 µm

9 NANOINKS Nanoinks manufactured by XTPL are recurrent and exhibit unique physicochemical properties that allow to obtain desired parameters of conductive lines. The majority of our nanotubes are based on silver nanoparticles, we also use other nanomaterials, thanks to that we can flexibly respond to the needs of our clients. The composition of XTPL s nanoinks is each time precisely adjusted to the specific application requirements. NANOBASED INK FORMULATIONS... to achieve desired properties of the INK EXAMPLES OF: LINES MORPHOLOGY VS. NANOPARTICLES SHAPE LINES MORPHOLOGY VS. NANOPARTICLES MATERIAL SILVER SPHERES SILVER RICE SILVER WIRES SILVER GOLD COPPER ~50 nm ~20 nm ~300 nm 50 nm 20 nm 1 um 50 nm 20 nm 500 nm 400 nm 300 nm 500 nm 400 nm 900 nm 300 nm 400 nm 300 nm 500 nm 400 nm 100 μm 3 μm

EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION SEGMENTS OPEN DEFECT REPAIR - repairing extremely fine broken metallic structures BIOSENSORS solar cells displays TFT/LCD/OLED integrated circuits (IC) printed circuit boards

10 EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION SEGMENTS OPEN DEFECT REPAIR - repairing extremely fine broken metallic structures BIOSENSORS solar cells displays TFT/LCD/OLED integrated circuits (IC) printed circuit boards (PCB) multichip modules (MCM) photolithographic masks PRINTED ELECTRONICS SMART PACKAGING SOLUTIONS WEARABLES TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS (TCF) for: ANTI-COUNTERFEITING SOLUTIONS displays thin film photovoltaic cells touchscreens or smartphone LAB-ON-A-CHIP SOLUTIONS

PROTECTED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY XTPL s printing method and the ink formula are covered by patent applications submitted in collaboration with the British law firm, Gill Jennings & Every LLP.

11 PROTECTED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY XTPL s printing method and the ink formula are covered by patent applications submitted in collaboration with the British law firm, Gill Jennings & Every LLP. The patent protection will be extended to around 30 countries. Unique nano-ink Patent cloud Printing head Gill Jennings & Every LLP, London UK POTENTIAL COOPERATION XTPL s new comprehensive method for nano-scale printing of conductive lines, characterized by extraordinary flexibility, precision and low cost, has all the features of the so-called disruptive technology. Therefore our company is constantly optimizing this innovative technology and adapting the process to different implementation requirements. XTPL aims to build partnerships and strategic alliances with well- -established partners in selected sectors and cooperate in the form Joint Development.

12 shaping global nanofuture XTPL S.A. 147 Stablowicka Street Wroclaw, Poland nanometric conductive lines invisible even for the light

MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2018 XTPL S.A. Wrocław, r.

MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2018 XTPL S.A. Wrocław, 13.07.2018 r. 1. INFORMATION ON ISSUE OBJECTIVES AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE REPORTING PERIOD a. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE ISSUER S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT