3D-Printing of All-Dielectric Electromagnetic Devices: Challenges and Opportunities

The rapid advancement of three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology has opened up new possibilities for fabricating novel functional structures with electromagnetic (EM) properties. Materials with high dielectric permittivity are of significant interest in 3D printing of devices for advanced electromagnetic applications due to their ability to enhance device performance, enable miniaturization and compact designs, offer customization and tailored properties, and provide design freedom. High dielectric permittivity materials enhance the performance of EM devices by enabling efficient energy storage and manipulation of electric fields, leading to improved functionality and increased signal processing capabilities. Furthermore, 3DP enables the fabrication of complex geometries and customized structures, and incorporating materials with high dielectric permittivity provides precise control over the electromagnetic properties, enabling the realization of advanced functionalities and designs.