Embedded 3D Printing of Strain Sensors within Highly Stretchable Elastomers

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Authors

Joseph T. Muth · Los Angeles Pierce College

Daniel M. Vogt · State Street (United States)

Ryan L. Truby · Los Angeles Pierce College

Yiğit Mengüç · State Street (United States)

David B. Kolesky · Los Angeles Pierce College

Robert J. Wood · State Street (United States)

Jennifer A. Lewis

Abstract

A new method, embedded-3D printing (e-3DP), is reported for fabricating strain sensors within highly conformal and extensible elastomeric matrices. e-3DP allows soft sensors to be created in nearly arbitrary planar and 3D motifs in a highly programmable and seamless manner. Several embodiments are demonstrated and sensor performance is characterized.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Dielectric materials and actuators Advanced Materials and Mechanics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Advanced Materials

Volume 26, Issue 36, pp. 6307-6312

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201400334

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