In an article recently published in the open-access journal Polymers, researchers discussed the utility of bio-based polymeric substrates on printed hybrid electronics.
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IMAGE: In tests of the new lenses, the reference lens (left) shows color seams due to chromatic aberrations. The 3D printed achromat lenses (middle) reduced these drastically while images taken with. view more
Credit: Michael Schmid, University of Stuttgart
WASHINGTON In a new study, researchers have shown that 3D printing can be used to make highly precise and complex miniature lenses with sizes of just a few microns. The microlenses can be used to correct color distortion during imaging, enabling small and lightweight cameras that can be designed for a variety of applications. The ability to 3D print complex micro-optics means that they can be fabricated directly onto many different surfaces such as the CCD or CMOS chips used in digital cameras, said Michael Schmid, a member of the research team from University of Stuttgart in Germany. The micro-optics can also be printed on the end of optical fibers to create very small medical endoscopes with excellent
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
Advancements in material and device fabrication technologies have enabled the proliferation of low-cost, low-power, printed hybrid electronic devices for a variety of applications, including chemical sensors, radio frequency (RF) antennae, lab-on-chip health care devices, organic neuromorphic devices, and more. The next generation of printed hybrid electronics will require materials with unprecedented performance, durability, and recyclability, creating a continuing need for materials innovation.
Experts from industry, government, and academia will discuss the state-of-the-art in materials for printed hybrid electronic devices for communication, sensing, and computing. The experts also will survey the next-generation materials that are now being discovered, developed, and commercialized. The webinar will feature a live tour of the state-of-the art equipment, technologies, and resources available to industry partners at the U.S.