DFAM Based Multi-Material 3D Printing Using Conductive and Flexible Filaments

• Published in: Key engineering materials Vol. 786; p. 1
• Main Authors: Rautio, Timo, Kumpula, Jani, Mäntyjärvi, Kari, Mäkikangas, Jarmo, Kutuniva, Kari, Mustakangas, Aappo
• Format: Book Chapter Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Zurich Trans Tech Publications 2018; Trans Tech Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Filaments; General Engineering & Project Administration; Materials; Three dimensional printing; 3D Printing; Conductive; Flexible; Multi-Material; Additive Manufacturing (AM); Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)

The focus of this study was to test a low-cost level plastic printer in the multi-material printing application using principles of design for additive manufacturing (DFAM). Two sample structures were designed in the project. One of the main planning principles of the examples was to integrate multi...