Spanish researchers use 3D printing technology to make high-performance circuits that can be used in cars

According to foreign media reports, researchers at Valencia's Polytechnic University (UPV) and researchers at the Spanish National Research Council have developed a new method that can be used quickly and inexpensively Way to manufacture high-performance circuits. This method integrates 3D printing technology and can combine metals and polymers. In addition, the researchers also proposed a technique that can metalize the printed material and make it conductive.

(Source: Spanish Higher Scientific Research Council)

Carmen Bachiller, professor and researcher at the Advanced iTEAM Communication Engineering Technology School of UPV University, explained: "3D printing technology allows us to quickly produce prototypes, but 3D printing technology usually works with plastic materials. Because we want the device to be conductive Let it be applied to microwave applications, that is, circuits, and therefore need to be metallized. To achieve this goal, we have developed a technology that can manufacture a device made of plastic materials, but the device is very stable and has Long-lasting metal coating and good electrical conductivity. "

Researchers from UPV University's Institute of Chemical Technology (UPV-CSIC) also participated in the project, collaborating on the development and application of metallization of plastic materials.

UPV and CSIC have obtained a patent for this technology, which can bring great benefits to the rapid and low-cost design and manufacture of microwave circuits. And such microwave circuits can be installed on small satellites, vehicles, and mobile communication base station equipment.

Carmen Bachiller concluded: "This technology can design high-frequency communication equipment simply, quickly and at low cost. In addition, it also makes it possible to design and manufacture any required components. Through integrated systems, such components are very easy to assemble and exchange. "(author: Yuqiu Yun)