About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2025 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2025)
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Symposium
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2025 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2025)
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Presentation Title |
Development of a Novel ShL AM Process for Deployable and Metamaterial Devices |
Author(s) |
Hollis Waites, Charlie Meyer, Adam Wengreen, Jackson M Hancey, Tyler Stevens, Nathan B Crane |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Hollis Waites |
Abstract Scope |
Sheet lamination (ShL) has found little commercial use as an Additive Manufacturing (AM) process for making 3D parts, but it may have unique value as a route to fabricating origami-inspired devices. Many interesting origami-inspired and deployable devices have been developed but manufacturing them at commercial scales has been challenging. An automated manufacturing method could help origami-inspired devices overcome the barrier-to-entry for many industries. A novel method is presented for manufacturing multi-material deployable mechanisms and metamaterials via ShL AM. The process involves cutting through a single layer of material, applying adhesive, placing the next layer on the stack, and repeating until the mechanism is formed. This process is demonstrated using a modified CNC router that combines laser cutter with adhesive deposition system. The basic details of this system are documented, and a demonstration part is presented. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Post-meeting proceedings |