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Smart sensor-integrated parts by AM: A look at a novel possibility with industrial applications

Additive Manufacturing processes offer a high degree of design freedom. The Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M), in particular, has established itself for series applications of complex-shaped parts in numerous industries. In this article, Prof Dr-Ing Christian Seidel considers the next major step in PBF-LB, which could offer designers unknown potential: the production of sensor-integrated AM parts. Methods and solutions for the manufacturing of sensor-integrated AM parts are presented and industry-relevant case studies showcased, illustrating the potential offered by sensor-integrated ‘smart parts.’ ... Read more »

Fig. 1 Sensor-integrated smart gear produced by Fraunhofer IGCV allowing for superior condition monitoring (left), conventional gear (right), additively manufactured antenna and sensor that has been implemented inside the smart gear (bottom), and reading unit for the RFID-based sensor (top)

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  • ADAXIS: On a mission to reduce the layers of complexity in robotic Additive Manufacturing
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