The Boom in 3D-Printed Sensor Technology

By Yuanyuan Xu, Xiaoyue Wu, Xiao Guo, B. Kong, Xiang Qian, S. Mi, Wei Sun. Italian National Conference on Sensors, 2017

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Future sensing applications will include high-performance features, such as toxin detection, real-time monitoring of physiological events, advanced diagnostics, and connected feedback. However, such multi-functional sensors require advancements in sensitivity, specificity, and throughput with the simultaneous delivery of multiple detection in a short time. Recent advances in 3D printing and electronics have brought us closer to sensors with multiplex advantages, and additive manufacturing approaches offer a new scope for sensor fabrication. To this end, we review the recent advances in 3D-printed cutting-edge sensors. These achievements demonstrate the successful application of 3D-printing technology in sensor fabrication, and the selected studies deeply explore the potential for creating sensors with higher performance. Further development of multi-process 3D printing is expected to expand future sensor utility and availability.

Subfields: Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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