Stratasys, Ltd. · NASDAQ:SSYS
Stratasys — Technical Presentation (2013)
24 slides from Stratasys's technical presentation, Jan 3, 2013
Slide 1: Smart Parts: Additive Manufacturing for Integrated Electro-mechanical Devices
Smart Parts: Additive Manufacturing for Integrated Electro-mechanical Devices
Slide 2: Who is Stratasys?
Who is Stratasys? id 3 7 2) REDE YE ® STRATASYS’
Slide 3: Today's Event
Today's Event Host Kim Killoran Stratasys, Inc. Presenters Jeff DeGrange Vice President of Direct Digital Manufacturing Bill Macy Application Development Lead =) STRATASYS
Slide 4: Smart Parts/Smart Tools
Smart Parts/Smart Tools Additive manufacturing " Integrated electro-mechanical devices « Printed structures & printed electronics Will cover: = Process ee Applications Advantages Considerations Future ® STRATASYS’
Slide 5: Overview
Overview Marrying two AM technologies « Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) « Aerosol Jet Fully printed hybrid structures = Game changer " Streamline production Joint development project * UAV wing " Research & feasibility " In-situ, single process %) STRATASYS’
Slide 6: Aerospace
Aerospace Automotive Consumer electronics Medical " Devices « Appliances =) STRATASYS’
Slide 7: Advantages
Advantages Revolutionary « Weight balanced " Reduced part count = Fewer failure modes AM benefits = Complex structures with more functionality Less waste Fewer process steps Accelerate manufacturing Flexibility = Cost reduction =) STRATASYS’
Slide 8: Process
Process Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) « Thermoplastic materials =) STRATASYS
Slide 9: Process: CAD File, Manufacture, Completed Part
Process CAD File Manufacture Completed Part
Slide 10: Process: Aerosol Jet
Process G st RATASYS* 3D Printers and Production Systems Aerosol Jet » Atomized & collimated " High-velocity stream STRATASYS
Slide 11: Process: Aerosol Jet
® Process Aerosol Jet » Atomized & collimated " High-velocity stream Gas In 4 : i : 2toSmm Sandofi Focused Beam = To<f0um 4 @ STRATASYS
Slide 12: Process: Aerosol Jet Inks
Process G stratasys: 3D Prin and Production Systems Aerosol Jet « “Inks” that can be aerosolized * Nano-particle suspensions " Metal complexes " Carbon nanotubes " Organic conductors " Dielectrics " Adhesives " Sensor materials =) STRATASYS’
Slide 13: UAV Wing
UAV Wing FDM material » ULTEM* 9085 * High HDT and T, * Mechanical strength Aerosol Jet materials * Nano-particle silver ink (Cabot CSD-23) # UV-curable dielectric (Sun Chemicals 97B) =) STRATASYS’
Slide 14: Build – FDM Print – Aero. Jet
• Part Design • Electronics Build – FDM • FDM structure • Sand Surface Prep • Soda blast Fixture • FDM-built fixtures Surface Prep • Self-leveling compound, printed Print – Aero. Jet • Conductive ink Sinter Ink • Oven processing • Global seal coat Overcoat • Localize printed coating
Slide 15: Printed Electronics
Printed Electronics Sensors/Devices = Resistance temperature detectors (RTD) Resistive heating elements Antennas Strain gauges Chemical sensors Electronic components " Resistors " Capacitors * Inductors " Surface mount connections =) STRATASYS’ Circuits = Power » Signal « Ground planes « RF strip li
Slide 16: UAV Printed Electronics
UAV Printed Electronics Sensors/devices » Antenna = Strain gauge Circuits = Power = Signal SB STRATASYS"
Slide 17: Results
Results Signal circuit Details « LED: printed traces/connections » < 30 minutes = 100 x 20 um # CTE mismatch > cracks Power circuit * 1,000 x 60 um = Powered 20 V, 0.5 amp motor STRATASYS
Slide 18: Results
Results Antenna = Large surface area with 0.40 mm gaps = > 1 hour « Transmitted real-time video feed Strain gauge * 100 um " Fine conductive traces * Could not bridge surface defects %) STRATASYS’
Slide 19: Advantages
Advantages New design strategies " Electro-mechanical design at digital level Flexibility = Design optimization " Design change Cost reduction « Smaller BOM; fewer processes * Eliminate tooling and labor Cycle time reduction " Product development and manufacturing @ STRATASYS
Slide 20: Demonstrator
Demonstrator 13.5-inch wing Functional » FDM -6 hours « Motors (propeller) = Aerosol Jet — 1 hour * LED signal lights # Slot antenna « Integrated contacts =) STRATASYS’
Slide 21: Considerations
R&D Considerations = Surface finish Surface energy CTE mismatch High-temp structure (secondary sintering) Shift electronic design approach Future work Design rules Interface requirements Performance expectations Supportability methods 3 STRATASYS"
Slide 22: Future
Future Technology integration » In-situ process Expand applications and industries Revolutionize products * Biomimicry, organic shapes * Bone | FDM " Nervous system | Aerosol Jet » “We have the technology. We can make him better...stronger...faster” ® STRATASYS’
Slide 23: More Information
More Information www.stratasys.com/webinar_smartparts ¢ View webinar on demand * Download webinar slides Applications * Optomec: Ken Vartanian - kvartanian@optomec.com * Stratasys: DDM Group - ddm@stratasys.com =) STRATASYS’
Slide 24: Questions?
Questions? Production Systems More information: www.stratasys.com/webinar_smartparts =) STRATASYS