New Trends in 3D Printing for Novel Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last ten years, 3D printing has advanced quickly. Compared to traditional production methods, additive manufacturing technologies have outstanding benefits in speed, superior surface finishing, high mechanical integrity, and resolution. Moreover, this innovative technology has also revolutionized the industry, being economical, effective, and environmentally friendly. Many sophisticated electromagnetic materials and devices have recently emerged after benefiting from 3D printing. By employing a variety of novel materials, a wide range of electrical appliances are ready to be produced, using an additive manufacturing process, which opens up promising possibilities for better designs with enhanced energy and material consumption efficiency. In addition, 3D printed and assembled electronic devices might be finely customized to meet the diverse demands of a sustainable planet.

This Special Issue of Electronics aims to gather scientific papers dealing with novel materials suitable for 3D printing, focusing on those that can be used for manufacturing electrical and electronic devices. By compiling cutting-edge research findings and imaginative ideas, this Special Issue will serve as a resource that informs researchers about possibilities that highlight the prospect of this impressive technology. Potential article topics can deal with numerous aspects related to the applications of additive manufacturing technologies in sensors and actuators, microelements, multifunctional sensors for robots, MEMS, etc. Additionally, this Special Issue is anticipated to have a collection of papers, demonstrating novel materials for 3D printing, including articles on engineering materials and bio-friendly 3D printed components. Moreover, case studies, printable materials in biomedicine, manufacturing horn antennas, composite materials' 3D printing for electromechanical energy harvesters, as well as review articles highlighting current developments in the area of digital fabrication are also encouraged.

Dr. Muammel M. Hanon
Dr. László Zsidai
Dr. Tomasz Kozior
Guest Editors

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