Method for the production of discontinuous fiber architectures in additive manufacturing processes with magnetic fields
- Technology Application
- ΓÇóEffective combines non-invasive and low-energy assembly techniques to produce complex geometriesΓÇóEnables production of 3D structured composites with thermally conductive fibersΓÇóAllows for a high-spatial resolution over the reinforcement orientation as compared to other techniquesΓÇóEmploys modification of various additive manufacturing through incorporation of magnetic sourcesΓÇóEnables production of unlimited family of fiber architectures with highly programmable, unique, unprecedented mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical propertiesΓÇóEnables production of discontinuous fibers exhibiting increased out-of-plane stiffness and tensile strengthΓÇóWould be commercially useful for various applications such as:ΓÇóAerospace and automotive 3D PrintingΓÇóMedical Device PrototypingΓÇóDefense 3D PrintingΓÇóConsumer Product DevelopmentΓÇóReplacement of Injection Molded Parts
- Detailed Technology Description
- None
- *Abstract
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Current additive manufacturing techniques donΓÇÖt allow printing of polymer-ceramic composites. Moreover, such techniques are incapable of achieving a high-spatial resolution over the reinforcement orientation. This invention relates to a novel additive manufacturing process for an efficient production of discontinuous fiber architectures using magnetic fields.
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Randall Erb
Department: College of Engineering
- Country/Region
- USA
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