PROBLEM
There is no method to make sensors an integrated part of a 3D printed item. The traditional method to add sensor capability adds sensors to a part after it has been printed. This doesn’t allow for consistent repetition or equal distribution of sensors throughout the part.
SOLUTION
Purdue University researchers have developed a wet-mixing method to add sensors to 3D printing filament. This method disperses sensors through a part evenly during the printing process. It creates 3D printed items with consistent, repeatable, and customizable sensing capabilities.
IN THE MEDIA
https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2022/Q4/adding-a-fourth-dimension-to-3d-printing.html
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
José Garcia-Bravo, associate professor, School of Engineering Technology, Purdue Polytechnic Institute
INNOVATION DISCLOSURE
https://inventions.prf.org/innovation/8353
LICENSING CONTACTS
Email: otcip@prf.org
MEDIA CONTACT
Email: Steve Martin // sgmartin@prf.org
