Eco-friendly flexible wireless platforms by 3D printing pen
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Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2019 Photonics and Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Fall, PIERS - Fall 2019 - Proceedings |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | 2422-2425 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781728153049 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2019 |
| Publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 2019 Photonics and Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Fall, PIERS - Fall 2019 - Xiamen, China Duration: 17 Dec 2019 → 20 Dec 2019 |
Publication series
| Name | 2019 Photonics and Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Fall, PIERS - Fall 2019 - Proceedings |
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Conference
| Conference | 2019 Photonics and Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Fall, PIERS - Fall 2019 |
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| Country | China |
| City | Xiamen |
| Period | 17/12/19 → 20/12/19 |
Abstract
We present a new type of 3D printing pen fabrication of flexible passive UHF (ultra-high frequency) RFID (radio frequency identification) platforms. The used 3D printing material is cost-effective and fully biodegradable. The tag antenna is fabricated from conductive thread. This antenna and antenna-IC interconnections are fixed inside the 3D-printed platforms with 3D-printed fasteners. Thus, our solution requires no additional process steps or chemicals. For wireless evaluation, the platforms are firstly bended around different size cylinders, with and without a 3D-printed top layer. Further, the reliability of the platforms in high moisture is also tested, by keeping the platforms in water for 1 minute. Based on these preliminary tests, our manufacturing method enables establishment of highly reliable eco-friendly platforms with excellent wireless performance. The developed solutions have versatile future applications, especially in the field of wearable electronics, where lightweight, cost-effective, flexible, and waterproof platforms are needed.