MCADCafe Industry Predictions for 2023 – Nano3DPrint

By Ramsey Stevens, CEO, nano3Dprint

In 2023, multi-material 3D printing with direct-write technology will become more impactful across multiple sectors, including healthcare, sports and the automotive industry.

A manufacturing method by which a microdispenser moves over the substrate and lays down the exact amount of materials needed for the print, direct-write technology results in complex shapes via multiple materials dispensed in layers. This technique has a wide range of applications, including electronics, biomedical and sensing, and it uses cost-effective materials like metals, composites and ceramics. Benefits of direct-writing include shortened build times, waste reduction and lower production costs. Overall, seamlessly integrating multiple materials into 3D prints and embedding electronics directly will result in new and smaller smart objects.

Direct-write technology dispenses inks and higher viscosity pastes and will provide more options and uses, potentially transforming how medical professionals do things. For example, 3D printing will enable the development of new medical devices, wearables and other health monitoring systems, all of which will improve clinical care. Sensors will be embedded into new and traditional materials to track patient health continuously. Researchers will increasingly rely on 3D printing electronics to achieve their goals and get to market faster.

Another exciting development is incorporating sensors into sports gear. Tennis, soccer and competitive automotive racing, for example, all employ sensors that monitor thousands of crucial moments, whether it’s the final goal in a major championship or crossing the finish line with only a hair separating the first two drivers. Additionally, wearable sensors will be increasingly used to monitor athletes’ health. In 2023, we’ll see more sports increasingly incorporate these technologies on tracks and fields.

Within the automotive industry, 3D printing will enable auto manufacturers to design, test and deploy new innovative car parts faster. 3D printing will be utilized to develop smaller and more complex sensors, strain gauges and other electronics that optimize car design and safety. Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) will be the key to allowing major car manufacturers to minimize costs without compromising quality. There will be an increased demand for multi-material 3D printers that can create such objects across multiple verticals.

Ramsey Stevens is CEO of nano3Dprint, a next-generation additive manufacturing solutions provider, and founder of Carbon Design Innovations (CDI). He is a researcher and leader in the development and use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

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