3-D Printed Structures by Microdispensing Materials Loaded With Dielectric and Magnetic Powders

In this paper, we develop processes for printing 3-D structures by microdispensing materials loaded with dielectric and magnetic powders. Manufacturing with these materials is demonstrated by 3-D printing simple tower and bridge structures. The dielectric and magnetic properties are adjusted by loading different amounts of powder into a host silicone material. The long-term goal of the research is to print larger and more complex structures while also realizing a range of electromagnetic properties for applications in 3-D printed electromagnetics.