PCBs
In the chemical plating process, copper only lays down on the laser structured areas. This allows the engineers to create very precise electronic circuits. After metallization in a copper bath, conductive traces form in the areas that have been activated and will allow for metals to adhere to it.
Combining mechanical and electrical hardware makes designing and manufacturing electronic devices with complex functionality easier and less expensive. It essentially opens up a world of possibilities and possibly enormous savings for manufacturers and consumers.
What are the benefi ts and uses of 3D-MID technology? ● Integration of mechanical and electrical function into one component ● Better reliability and quality ● The fl exibility allows for unlimited design options ● Helps reduce both size and weight ● Shortens assembly time and thus reduces manufacturing costs
3D-MID applications
Plastics and electronics come together in practically every piece of current and
future technical equipment, from medical to automotive to consumer gadgets. 3D-MID technology is often regarded as the gamechanger in several applications such as: ● Sensor devices and miniaturized electronic packaging ● LED carriers and lighting modules ● Antennas and connectivity modules Almost all industries can benefi t from 3D-Circuits in some way as many sectors have signifi cant needs for miniaturization, such as the medical fi eld.
3D-MID in the medical market Mechatronics is a promising discipline that benefi ts multiple industries, especially medical or healthcare. Advancements in diagnostics and treatment have been made possible because of the miniaturization of electronics due to 3D-MID breakthroughs. Imagine this: You need to have an endoscopy. Most people fi nd the idea and the experience of having a long, thin tube with a small camera on the top go inside them uncomfortable.
But what if you were able to avoid that? Using 3D-MID, manufacturers can now design devices that are less invasive and more comfortable for patients,
Antenna in capsule: This is a substitution for an endoscope. You swallow it like a pill which is more comfortable than an endoscope.
particularly when it comes to monitoring and examining the patient from the inside. No longer is it necessary to insert a long endoscopic camera down the throat. You can instead consume a non-invasive capsule, similar to how
you take your vitamins. This capsule contains a little endoscopic camera that transmits 360-degree pictures of your body to your doctor, allowing them to visualize your digestive tract without the need for invasive procedures. This is just one example of how technological advancements can make a previously uncomfortable situation more pleasant. Mechatronics is also being used to create new types of prosthetics, such as the Luke Arm, a mind-controlled arm prosthesis that gives patients who have lost limbs the ability to perform everyday tasks. 3D-MID technologies are also used to design smaller medical equipment such as hearing aids, implants, and surgical and dental devices. 3D-Circuits boards can be made in any size while maintaining the same functionality and safety standards.
Conclusion
The possibilities with 3D-MID are unlimited. As this technology advances, we expect to see more organisations incorporate them for their space-saving projects, thereby reducing their assembly procedures and cutting costs.
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