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Technology provides simple and effective way to embed electronic components within printed objects. This enables the creation of parts with complex geometries in a single step.
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Patent Status PATENT Pending DESCRIPTION 3D printing is a fabrication process whereby the part geometry is built in a layer-by-layer manner. This enables the creation of parts with complex geometries in a single step. However, most use non-conductive polymers for fabrication, thereby limiting to parts and assemblies with electronic components. Technology provides simple and effective way to embed electronic components within printed objects Comprised of an electronic component module and a methodology that is embedded in the 3D objects Fabrication process pauses, and notifies operator to insert electronic component modules ADVANTAGES Envisioned that technology will allow for automatic placement of electrical components Allows for electronic features to be placed in customizable 3D objects Does not require geometry of prototypes to be simplified Provides an outlet for a greater variety of products to be produced