Abstract
Advanced fabrication technologies are poised to revolutionize the manufacturing environment. While the development of additive manufacturing technologies for mechanical components has been rapidly evolving, the application of these methods to the fabrication of RF and microwave components has been limited. Hybrid manufacturing processes, which combine distinct techniques such as fused deposition modeling (FDM), and laser micromachining, enable the creation of complex three-dimensional (3D) electromagnetic components. At NRL, we have investigated the combination of 3D printing techniques with direct-write processes that allow for the metallization, laser patterning and room temperature processing of electromagnetic patterns on 3D printed surfaces. The resolution and print volume achieved with these methods are well suited for the rapid prototyping of electromagnetic structures. Several example structures fabricated using these techniques will be presented.
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