TY - GEN
T1 - 3D printing multi-functionality
T2 - 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015
AU - Shemelya, C. M.
AU - Zemba, M.
AU - Liang, M.
AU - Espalin, D.
AU - Kief, C.
AU - Xin, Hao
AU - Wicker, R. B.
AU - MacDonald, E. W.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 EurAAP.
PY - 2015/8/27
Y1 - 2015/8/27
N2 - Significant research and press has recently focused on the fabrication freedom of Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create both conceptual models and final end-use products. This flexibility allows design modifications to be immediately reflected in 3D printed structures, creating new paradigms within the manufacturing process. 3D printed products will inevitably be fabricated locally, with unit-level customization, optimized to unique mission requirements. However, for the technology to be universally adopted, the processes must be enhanced to incorporate additional technologies; such as electronics, actuation, and electromagnetics. Recently, a novel 3D printing platform, Multi3D manufacturing, was funded by the presidential initiative for revitalizing manufacturing in the USA using 3D printing (America Makes - also known as the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Intuitive). The Multi3D system specifically targets 3D printed electronics in arbitrary form; and building upon the potential of this system, this paper describes RF antennas and components fabricated through the integration of material extrusion 3D printing with embedded wire, mesh, and RF elements.
AB - Significant research and press has recently focused on the fabrication freedom of Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create both conceptual models and final end-use products. This flexibility allows design modifications to be immediately reflected in 3D printed structures, creating new paradigms within the manufacturing process. 3D printed products will inevitably be fabricated locally, with unit-level customization, optimized to unique mission requirements. However, for the technology to be universally adopted, the processes must be enhanced to incorporate additional technologies; such as electronics, actuation, and electromagnetics. Recently, a novel 3D printing platform, Multi3D manufacturing, was funded by the presidential initiative for revitalizing manufacturing in the USA using 3D printing (America Makes - also known as the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Intuitive). The Multi3D system specifically targets 3D printed electronics in arbitrary form; and building upon the potential of this system, this paper describes RF antennas and components fabricated through the integration of material extrusion 3D printing with embedded wire, mesh, and RF elements.
KW - antenna
KW - micro-strip 3D printing
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84949638477
T3 - 2015 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015
BT - 2015 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Y2 - 13 May 2015 through 17 May 2015
ER -