METHOD AND 3D-PRINTING SYSTEM FOR EMBEDDING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INTO A 3D-PRINTED OBJECT

摘要

A method is provided for embedding an integrated circuit (IC) into a 3D-printed object (28). The method includes providing a filament (24) having a material for 3D-printing an object, and an integrated circuit (26) embedded within the filament material. The filament is used to form at least part of the 3D-printed object. A 3D-printing system is provided for implementing the method. The 3D-printing system includes a filament dispenser (22) for storing and dispensing the 3D-printing filament. A platform (12) provides a work surface for supporting the object as the object is being printed. A processor (18) is provided for controlling a printing operation of the 3D-printer, and for 3D-printing the object with the filament having the ICs embedded therein. A configuration circuit is provided for configuring the IC as the IC is embedded in the 3D-printed object.