Abstract
The Electrohydrodynamic-jet (E-jet) printing process combines high resolution printing with a large variety of printing materials, making E-jet suitable for applications ranging from flexible electronics to high resolution biosensors. In this article, we explore a novel E-jet printing application fabricating high-resolution micro-optical devices. Examples given are a microlens array, an optical waveguide multiplexer, and a multi-refractive index diffraction grating. Additionally, this work presents the potential use of a multi nozzle printhead to perform low cost and flexible heterogeneous integration of multiple materials with different optical properties.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4-7 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Manufacturing Letters |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors would like to acknowledge the contribution and support of the NSF Nano-CEMMS Center under award number CMI 07-49028 .
Keywords
- Additive manufacturing
- Electrohydrodynamic-Jet printing
- Microfabrication
- Optics