18066439. EMBEDDED SENSOR CHIPS IN 3D AND 4D PRINTED STRUCTURES THROUGH SELECTIVE FILAMENT INFUSION simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)

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EMBEDDED SENSOR CHIPS IN 3D AND 4D PRINTED STRUCTURES THROUGH SELECTIVE FILAMENT INFUSION

Organization Name

International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor(s)

Jeremy R. Fox of Georgetown TX (US)

Martin G. Keen of Cary NC (US)

Alexander Reznicek of Troy NY (US)

Bahman Hekmatshoartabari of White Plains NY (US)

EMBEDDED SENSOR CHIPS IN 3D AND 4D PRINTED STRUCTURES THROUGH SELECTIVE FILAMENT INFUSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18066439 titled 'EMBEDDED SENSOR CHIPS IN 3D AND 4D PRINTED STRUCTURES THROUGH SELECTIVE FILAMENT INFUSION

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method, computer program, and computer system for incorporating sensors into a polymer filament for 3D printing.

  • **Key Features and Innovation:**
   - Identification of a structure to be 3D printed.
   - Determination of sensor type and location within the structure.
   - Printing the structure with sensors embedded in the filament.
  • **Potential Applications:**
   - Industrial automation.
   - Medical devices.
   - Structural health monitoring.
  • **Problems Solved:**
   - Enhancing functionality of 3D printed objects.
   - Improving monitoring capabilities in various applications.
  • **Benefits:**
   - Increased customization options.
   - Enhanced sensor integration.
   - Improved performance of printed structures.
  • **Commercial Applications:**
   - Customized sensor-integrated products for various industries.
   - Potential for new market opportunities in sensor technology.
  • **Prior Art:**
   - Researchers in the field of additive manufacturing and sensor integration.
  • **Frequently Updated Research:**
   - Ongoing developments in sensor technology for 3D printing applications.

Questions about Chip-Infused Filament for 3D Printing: 1. What are the key advantages of embedding sensors in polymer filaments for 3D printing? 2. How does the integration of sensors in 3D printed structures impact the overall functionality and performance?


Original Abstract Submitted

A method, computer program, and computer system are provided for enabling chip-infused filament for 3D printing. A structure to be formed through 3D printing is identified. A type associated with one or more sensors embedded in a polymer filament and a location are determined for the one or more sensors within the structure. The structure may then be 3D printed with the one or more sensors at the location based on using the polymer filament at the location within the structure.

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