Additive manufacturing in electronics: innovations, challenges and future directions
Gujarat Technological University, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2024, 13(01), 1105-1115.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2024.13.1.0474
Publication history:
Received on 23 August 2024; revised on 21 September 2024; accepted on 25 September 2024
Abstract:
Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, keeps becoming more popular in electronics manufacturing because it transforms conventional industrial methods. The paper investigates the history of AM technology in electronics and evaluates modern developments along with anticipated future directions. This study has recognized three main breakthroughs: multilayer circuit fabrication technologies, flexible substrates, and precise component engineering. The solution tackles the major difficulties of restricted materials, elevated expenses, and regulatory challenges. The total use of AM in electronics continues to expand because industries pursue sustainability and improve conductive material quality while maximizing automation capabilities. The approach utilized mixed research methods, which integrated extensive literature analysis, data collection, and industrial case evaluations from real-world applications. Through the research it becomes clear how AM enables quick prototyping and difficult to achieve design capabilities that produce decreased waste in production systems. These study outcomes support electronics manufacturers who seek next-generation product improvement as well as low-cost operations with greater design adaptability.
Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing; Electronics Industry; Rapid Prototyping; Design Flexibility; Material Innovation; Cost Efficiency; Production Efficiency; Customization Potential; Prototyping Time; Hybrid Manufacturing; Automation Integration; Sustainable Manufacturing
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