ISSN:
1355-2546
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
This paper reports on a fabrication platform and extensions to deposition-based processes that permit freeform fabrication of three-dimensional functional assemblies with embedded conductive wiring and power sources. Structure and joints are produced by fused deposition of thermoplastics and deposition of elastomers. Conductive wiring is achieved by deposition of various low-melting-point alloys and conductive pastes. Batteries based on zinc-air chemistry are produced by the deposition of zinc, electrolyte, and catalysts, with separator media and electrodes. Details of the deposition processes are provided and several printed assemblies are demonstrated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13552540410512543
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