Multi-material 3D/4D printing is unlocking new dimensions in electronics design and production
The field of additive manufacturing is evolving, moving from research and development to real-world applications in sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and next-generation electronics. In a recent Design News article, Proceedings of the IEEE Guest Editors, Dr. Yang Yang of the University of Technology Sydney and Dr. Manos M. Tentzeris of Georgia Institute of Technology, discussed how multi-material 3D and 4D printing are transforming the creation of electronic components.
In contrast to conventional subtractive techniques, additive manufacturing offers more design flexibility and economical production by building things layer by layer. 4D printing introduces the new dimension of time, enabling components to alter their structure in reaction to external stimuli. This method offers unprecedented flexibility in electronic systems while breaking new ground in soft robotics, sensors, IoT, and other fields.
Multi-material 3D and 4D printing are driving the next wave of innovation in additively manufactured electronics. Learn more now in Proceedings of the IEEE’s August 2024’s Special Section.