In the recently published ‘ FDM 3D printing of conductive polymer nanocomposites: A novel process for functional and smart textiles ,’ dissertation student Razieh Hashemi Sanatgar explores digital fabrication with composites for the production of smart textiles.

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And while composites are used in so many different applications, here, the researchers explain that 3D printing combined with such materials ‘holds strong potential.

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In experimenting with textiles, Sanatgar stresses the importance of both development and characterization of both polymers and nanocomposites. Sanatgar’s mission is to bring forth ‘textile functionalization processes’ that are flexible and resource efficient, as well as more affordable—and ultimately, smart.

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These types of textiles are used in a wide range of applications: Healthcare Interior textiles Automobile Protective clothing Communication and entertainment Overview of different monomer/polymer materials used with particular layered building techniques in additive manufacturing (SLA: Stereolithography apparatus, DLP: Digital light projection, SLS: Selective laser sintering, SHS: Selective […]

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