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Multimaterial 3D Printing at the Microscale
3D printing is a family of emerging techniques for fabrication of functional devices. We are currently exploring methods to expand the range of printable materials, such as metals and polymers. Extending the range of materials will automatically lead to new opportunities for fabrication of functiona
Keywords: 3D printing, additive manufacturing, multimaterial, metal printing, microfluidics, scanning probe microscopy, AFM, microfabrication, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, devices
By means of FluidFM technology, a combination of microfluidics and atomic force microscope, we have already demonstrated the fabrication of micron scaled metal structures. With the same technique, but with a novel microfluidic probe, we now aim to print up to 4 different materials simultaneously. Current work is focused on further development of the set-up, fabrication of individual building blocks, both numerical and experimental characterization of the new multi-channel probe, testing different materials for printing, and demonstrating an actually printed device.
In this cutting-edge project you can focus on many aspects of 3D multimaterial printing: (CAD) design and development of hardware components, microfluidics, AFM, simulations, experimental labwork, software development (feedback/contro), device characterization etc.
By means of FluidFM technology, a combination of microfluidics and atomic force microscope, we have already demonstrated the fabrication of micron scaled metal structures. With the same technique, but with a novel microfluidic probe, we now aim to print up to 4 different materials simultaneously. Current work is focused on further development of the set-up, fabrication of individual building blocks, both numerical and experimental characterization of the new multi-channel probe, testing different materials for printing, and demonstrating an actually printed device. In this cutting-edge project you can focus on many aspects of 3D multimaterial printing: (CAD) design and development of hardware components, microfluidics, AFM, simulations, experimental labwork, software development (feedback/contro), device characterization etc.
Goals will be discussed based on individual expertise, experience and preferred project type (experimental/numerical, master/bachelor, thesis/semester project). Please write me an e-mail if you are interested and we can discuss this further in person.
Goals will be discussed based on individual expertise, experience and preferred project type (experimental/numerical, master/bachelor, thesis/semester project). Please write me an e-mail if you are interested and we can discuss this further in person.
Cathelijn van Nisselroy (ETZ F76) vannisselroy@biomed.ee.ethz.ch
If you are interested in the project please write an email, which should include your CV, a statement of your motivation for this project and a description of your previous research experience.
Cathelijn van Nisselroy (ETZ F76) vannisselroy@biomed.ee.ethz.ch
If you are interested in the project please write an email, which should include your CV, a statement of your motivation for this project and a description of your previous research experience.