Engineering and Technology

Programmed multimaterial assembly by synergized 3D printing and freeform laser induction

B. Zheng, Y. Xie, et al.

Discover the groundbreaking freeform multimaterial assembly process (FMAP) that revolutionizes how we fabricate functional 3D objects by combining 3D printing and freeform laser induction. This innovative approach introduces versatile applications in circuits, sensors, and more, crafted by a talented team of researchers including Bujingda Zheng, Yunchao Xie, Shichen Xu, Andrew C. Meng, and others from the University of Missouri and Rice University.

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Abstract

This paper introduces a freeform multimaterial assembly process (FMAP) that integrates 3D printing (FFF, DIW) with freeform laser induction (FLI) to fabricate functional 3D objects. 3D printing assembles the structural material, while FLI creates functional materials (metals, semiconductors) in predesigned locations. FMAP's versatility is demonstrated through applications in crossbar circuits, strain sensors, UV sensors, electromagnets, capacitive sensors, and microfluidic reactors.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

May 28, 2024

Authors

Bujingda Zheng, Yunchao Xie, Shichen Xu, Andrew C. Meng, Shaoyun Wang, Yuchao Wu, Shuhong Yang, Caixia Wan, Guoliang Huang, James M. Tour, Jian Lin