This lecture highlights current trends, challenges and opportunities related to the emerging theme of Smart products with smart materials. We also present Sirris’s recent research activities in this domain.
20. Smart Products through Smart Materials
Hi Speed data communication systems
Problem setting : Barbra Eureka project :
Hi speed data transmission
optical fibres use Bragg gratings Development of special Fibre packaging with
to encode signals. negative TEC ensuring dimensional
independance towards t°.
Dimensional stability of the Bragg
network is of paramount Composition, process,
importance ! demonstrator
Requirement :
Thermal expansion
Coefficient of optical fibre = 0
21. Smart Products through Smart Materials
In Composite structures monitoring
Problem setting : Feder Mediatic project :
Continuous monitoring of key
composite structural components Encasing of optical fibers in composite
structures (bragg grating to measure
dimensional changes).
Requirement :
Cheap, reliable, non intrusive
technology compatible with high Integration process,
performance composite structures connections principles,
signal treatment
22. Smart Products through Smart Materials & processes
In Metal sheets functionality enhancement
Problem setting : Marshall Mirage project :
Integrate hi-level functionalities Development of special multimaterial
through large scale production electronic microprinting technology on
processes in metal plates metal substrate.
(architectural and lighting Printing process
applications) adaptation, material
validation,
demonstrator
Requirement :
Innovative technologies and materials
for electronic printing on metal
foils
23. Smart Products through Smart Systems
Quality analyses sensor
Problem setting : Interreg « Pristimat « project :
Reliable high frequency vibration
control/actuation Development of printing technology and
material allowing durable integration of
interdigited sensor/actuator on ceramic
Requirement :
substrate.
Non intrusive integrated micro -
sensor (interdigited type) to Printing process,
analyse sol gel ceramic coating on performance
assessment, reduction
processing tools (forge). of dimensions
Combination of actuation/sensing
functions
24. Smart Products through Smart Systems
Breathing monitoring system
Problem setting : Feder Minatis project :
Continuous monitoring of breathing
parameters for diagnosis purpose Developement of printed micro-sensor and
micro injection moulded system
Requirement :
Cheap, reliable, non intrusive
technology compatible with high General concept,
series production and large public electronics packaging,
demonstrators
applications
25. Smart Products through Smart Concepts
Topological optimisation and Additive manufacturing
Problem setting : FP7 Small « Compolight » project :
Reduce structural weight of a
radiocontrolled cam chopper Define ansd manufacture monolithic
component replacing 7 different parts, by
using topological optimisation and additive
Requirement :
manufacturing technologies.
Combine different potential gains in
terms of weight, resistance, cost Reconception of
and maintenance of structure systems, manufacture
of demonstrator
26. Smart Materials
Why use bricks when self- healing
composites are available ?
At least now, you cannot say you did
not know ….
Umberto Baraldi Innovate 2011 09/06
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