Solenoids, electromagnets formed by a coil wound around a magnetic core, are essential elements of countless electronic devices. This new 3D printing technology eliminates the need for post-assembly operations, potentially reducing defects and improving overall quality. The researchers also tuned the printer to work with advanced materials, allowing them to create solenoids that can withstand twice the electric current and produce three times the magnetic field compared to other 3D printed versions.
3D printing has tremendous potential beyond Earth. Transporting spare parts in space exploration can be incredibly expensive and take years. This technology could be a game changer. Instead of transporting parts to Mars, you can easily transfer files for 3D printing, allowing them to be produced locally; This is a vision shared by the project’s principal investigator, Luis Fernando Velazquez-Garcia.
Source: Ferra
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