Printing Magnetic Materials using Clay 3D Printing

by Ian Ian

Multi-material 3D printing is a crucial technology for prototyping and manufacturing complicated objects. However, there are few printers capable of using magnetic materials. To do so, we plan on adapting clay 3D printing technology. We would mix a magnetic material with a binder to create a slurry, which the clay 3D printer should be capable of extruding. This process might be useful for specific purposes, such as human heart pumps.

Major: 
Mechanical Engineering
Exhibition Category: 
Engineering
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Paris von Lockette
Poster Number: 
171