In this review paper, we focus on the 3D printing technologies that consist of the extruding of
fluid material in lines to form structures for electro-and biomechanical applications. Our …

Low temperature plasma technology is proving to be at the frontier of emerging medical
technologies with real potential to overcome escalating healthcare challenges including …

In this paper the idea of Self-Optimizing Machining Systems (SOMS) is introduced and
discussed. Against the background of Industry 4.0, here the focus is the technological level …

Abstract In many areas, Additive Manufacturing (AM) has made the decisive steps from
prototy** to true manufacturing technology. AM processes excel based on aspects like …

The present text is the second part of an editorial written for a Special Issue entitled
Advances in Metal Casting Technology. The first part, which was published in November …

Integration of sensors into various kinds of products and machines provides access to in-
depth usage information as basis for product optimization. Presently, this large potential for …

We present a composite material consisting of a thermoplastic base material and
embedded, networked sensing, actuation, and control to vary its stiffness locally based on …

Embedded sensors are key to optimizing processes and products; they collect data that
allow time, energy, and materials to be saved, thereby reducing costs. After production, they …

The basic challenge in embedding sensors in materials is to meet simultaneously two
conflicting requirements; on one hand, we want to retrieve sensor data from the material and …

This paper presents the design and fabrication of a miniaturized flexible capacitive sensor
based on interdigitated structures and its embedding in carbon fiber reinforced plastics to …