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3D Printed Electronics: Opportunities and Challenges From Case Studies

Authors :
Lampros Roussos
Jo M. P. Geraedts
Roy A. Boekraad
Charlie C. L. Wang
Adrie Kooijman
Yu Song
Source :
Volume 1: 37th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference.
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017.

Abstract

3D printed electronics introduces new opportunities in product design. On the other side, it also brings challenges regarding many aspects in the design and manufacturing process of prototypes/products. In this paper, based on our preliminary investigations, we summarize the opportunities of using 3D printed electronics in product design as: 1) it offers designers more freedom in their designs; 2) it promotes miniaturization of design; 3) it accelerates the design and manufacturing process; 4) it is able to improve the efficiency of producing customized/personalized mechatronic/electronic products and 5) it improves the sustainability in the product design and manufacturing process. Motivated by those opportunities, we conducted four case studies regarding four key aspects of 3D printed electronics: the conductive materials, geometric modelling, multiphysics simulation and manufacturing tools. Based on the findings in those case studies, we identified the challenges in 3D printed electronics and highlight the future works which may provide a better support to the needs of product designers.

Details

Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Volume 1: 37th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........00f503ff9e13c5f0c395e374e061268d
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2017-67503