Multimaterial 3D printing in electronics is expanding due to the ability realize geometrically complex systems with simplified processes compared conventional printed circuit board. Herein, feasibility of using a copper-based filament circuits planar and vertical interconnections presented. The resistivity tracks (1–3 mm wide) studied reference parameters orientation. Using lateral infill for 1...

In this work we detail a method that leverages the two color heads of recent low-end fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers to produce continuous tone imagery. The challenge behind producing such two-tone imagery is how to finely interleave the two colors while minimizing the switching between print heads, making each color printed span as long and continuous as possible to avoid artifacts...

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) aims at optimizing the product design based on rules defined thanks to (AM) constraints. To elaborate a functional design, several parameters like part orientation and layer thickness influence results of mechanical strength, roughness, manufacturing time. Surface roughness is an important input Fused Deposition Modeling which impacts functionalities. pa...

In this work, we printed a Nafion precursor membrane by fused deposition modeling (FDM) rapid prototyping technology and further fabricated IPMCs electroless plating. The ion-exchange capacity of the was tested, morphology observed. electro-mechanical properties under AC voltage inputs were studied, grasping experiments performed. results show that after hydrolysis has good ability water-holdin...