Technologies

The University of Texas at El Paso seeks a partner for licensing a method for embedding metal objects within 3D printed structures to provide additional functionality of the structure.

This invention structurally integrates functional metal objects, such as sensors, with 3D printed structures. Embedding is achieved utilizing an additive manufacturing system with an enhanced range of possible secondary embedding processes. Integrated technologies will fabricate multi-material structures through the integration of multiple integrated manufacturing systems to provide multi-functional products (e.g., consumer wearable electronics, bio-medical devices, defense, space, and energy systems, etc.). Paramount to this concept is the embedding of highly conductive and densely routed traces and surfaces within the 3D printed dielectric structures.