3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (20240235049). Methods of Manufacturing Electromagnetic Radiation Altering Articles, Articles Made by the Methods, Apparatuses, and Methods of Altering Electromagnetic Radiation simplified abstract
Methods of Manufacturing Electromagnetic Radiation Altering Articles, Articles Made by the Methods, Apparatuses, and Methods of Altering Electromagnetic Radiation
Organization Name
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor(s)
Christian Weinmann of Alsdorf (DE)
Michael H. Stalder of Uedem (DE)
Sebastian Eggert-richter of Wülfrath (DE)
Methods of Manufacturing Electromagnetic Radiation Altering Articles, Articles Made by the Methods, Apparatuses, and Methods of Altering Electromagnetic Radiation - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240235049 titled 'Methods of Manufacturing Electromagnetic Radiation Altering Articles, Articles Made by the Methods, Apparatuses, and Methods of Altering Electromagnetic Radiation
The present disclosure involves methods, articles, and apparatuses for altering electromagnetic radiation.
- Forming an electromagnetic radiation altering material by providing a polymer matrix and optionally embedding dielectric particles in the matrix.
- Obtaining initial dielectric properties of the material.
- Modeling electromagnetic radiation altering features suitable for the desired properties.
- Additive manufacturing the electromagnetic radiation altering article based on the simulation.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Creation of electromagnetic radiation altering materials through additive manufacturing. - Integration of dielectric particles in a polymer matrix for altering properties. - Simulation-based design for optimized electromagnetic radiation altering articles.
- Potential Applications:**
- Electronic devices with improved radiation properties. - Electromagnetic radiation producing devices with enhanced performance. - Research and development in materials science for electromagnetic applications.
- Problems Solved:**
- Lack of efficient methods for altering electromagnetic radiation properties. - Limited design options for electromagnetic radiation altering materials. - Challenges in achieving target radiation altering properties in articles.
- Benefits:**
- Customizable electromagnetic radiation altering materials. - Enhanced performance in electronic and radiation producing devices. - Improved efficiency in design and manufacturing processes.
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include: - Aerospace industry for communication systems. - Medical field for imaging devices. - Telecommunications for signal processing equipment.
- Questions about Electromagnetic Radiation Altering Technology:**
1. How does the integration of dielectric particles in a polymer matrix affect the electromagnetic radiation altering properties? 2. What are the potential limitations of additive manufacturing in creating electromagnetic radiation altering articles?
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Ongoing research focuses on optimizing the dielectric particle composition in polymer matrices for enhanced electromagnetic radiation altering properties.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure provides methods, articles, and apparatuses related to altering electromagnetic radiation. a method of making articles includes a) forming an electromagnetic radiation altering material by providing a polymer matrix and optionally embedding dielectric particles in the polymer matrix and b) obtaining initial dielectric properties of the electromagnetic radiation altering material. the method further includes c) modeling electromagnetic radiation altering features of the material suitable for the article obtained from the material to have target electromagnetic radiation altering properties, thereby obtaining a simulation of the electromagnetic radiation altering article; and d) additive manufacturing the electromagnetic radiation altering article based on the simulation of the electromagnetic radiation altering article. an electromagnetic radiation altering article obtained by the method is also provided. further, an apparatus is provided including the electromagnetic radiation altering article. methods of altering electromagnetic radiation are provided, including integrating an electromagnetic radiation altering article into either an electronic device or an electromagnetic radiation producing device, or placing the article in the vicinity of the device. aspects of the present disclosure advantageously contribute to achieving optimized materials and designs for electromagnetic radiation altering articles.
