Additive electronics and future of spacecrafts and deployed structured? Watch this video of the talk from Anthony DeCicco how printed sensors are crucial, saving technician time/effort, and how ink technology is becoming reliable and high quality enough for these long lifetime (15+++ year) applications.....
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🌌 Monitoring Deployed Space Structures
Monitoring the performance of large, deployed space structures over time is a significant challenge, requiring numerous strain sensors across the structure.
Solution: Printing sensors directly onto structures could drastically reduce technician time and streamline production.
🖋️ Advancements in Ink Technology
Tremendous progress in ink technology and reliability, thanks to efforts by academia and industry consortiums like NextFlex.
Focus is shifting toward print quality and long-term reliability for advanced applications.
🚀 Durability for Space Missions
Spacecraft components must endure lifetimes of 15+ years, with some geosatellites already surpassing 25 years.
Degradation impacts performance, thermal management, and spacecraft operations—making reliability critical.
⚡ Approaching Bulk Conductivity
Recent advancements in reactive ink printing have achieved ~85% bulk conductivity, marking a significant step forward.
The next challenge: Understanding the effects of long-term usage on these printed components in extreme conditions.
🔭 Future of Spacecraft Production
Combining printed sensor technology with high reliability opens doors to innovative, efficient, and long-lasting spacecraft designs.
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