4D-Printing System for Elastic Magnetic Actuators

Seiji Azukizawa, Hayato Shinoda, Fujio Tsumori

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Abstract

We propose a 4D-printing process for soft actuators. 4D-printing system can print out not only a 3-dimensional object but also deformations in the printed structure simultaneously. In this paper, we propose a new 4D-printing system that utilizes soft resin dispersed with magnetic particles. The printed structure could be actuated by an applied magnetic field. The key in this system is magnetic anisotropy located at each portion of a structure. We show 2 demonstrations of printed actuators, and also a computational method to design the deformations of printed structures. This 4D-printing could be a powerful tool to fabricate micro soft actuators in the MEMS field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE 32nd International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages248-251
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728116105
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2019
Event32nd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2019 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: Jan 27 2019Jan 31 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Volume2019-January
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference32nd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2019
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period1/27/191/31/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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