Inkjet Printing Enabled Rapid Prototyping and Model Verification Processes
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
3-4-2019
Abstract
Advances in printed electronics have allowed for the proliferation of rapid prototyping systems in many labs and corporations across the world. These technologies allow for on-demand electronics manufacturing in low volume situations with turnaround times less than 1/5th of conventional electronics fabrication. Additionally, new processes and structures can be tested without requiring retooling, allowing for cheaper process experimentation. Various places in a conventional electronics workflow where these capabilities can be integrated to great effect will be proposed, including model verification, prototype production and special material integration. Furthermore, the possibility of moving towards a software style “agile” workflow for hardware devices will be examined, with the goal of providing a framework for integrating printed electronics techniques in electronics fabrication.
Publication Information
Grubb, Peter Mack; Subbaraman, Harish; and Chen, Ray T. (2019). "Inkjet Printing Enabled Rapid Prototyping and Model Verification Processes". In H. Helvajian, B. Gu, and H. Chen (Eds.), Proceedings of SPIE (Laser 3D Manufacturing VI, Volume 10909, no. 109090P). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2507293