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, Tyler Stevens, Adam Wengreen, Charlie Meyer, Nathan B Crane |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Hollis Waites |
Abstract Scope |
An automated method of manufacturing origami-inspired or deployable devices could help them overcome the barrier-to-entry for more industries. A novel method is presented for manufacturing multi-material deployable mechanisms and metamaterials via sheet lamination (ShL) AM. In this process, a CNC laser cutter is integrated with programmable glue deposition. After cutting at selective depths and applying glue, the next layer is added and the process continues. Applications, how to apply ShL AM to deployable mechanisms, and the making of a multifunctional sheet lamination process will be conveyed through process details, challenges, and demonstration parts. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Post-meeting proceedings |