Three-Dimensional (3-D) Plastic Part Extrusion And Conductive Ink Printing For Flexible Electronics.

摘要

Processes for using a MakerBot Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine and Fujifilm Dimatix Materials Printer (DMP) were developed to facilitate future research in integrating electronics into structural features. In this project, the concept of structural electronics, or structronics, was investigated. Structronics seek to build wiring and electrical interconnects directly into component structures to diminish the need for structural fasteners. A MakerBot Cupcake CNC was used to investigate the fabrication of plastic structures by printing, and a Fujifilm DMP was used to create flexible Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). After developing processes to make these machines easier to use, others in the lab will be able to utilize them to develop structures with integrated electronics.