Additive electronics and future of spacecrafts and deployed structured?
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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