Join Us Sign In

Knowledge Base Repository

In addition to research papers, the Design Society is developing several valuable resources for those interested in the study of design. These include a repository of PhD theses, a library of case studies and transcripts of design activities, and an archive of our newsletters. Please note that these resources are accessible exclusively to Design Society members.

Design guidelines for electrical conductors and Joule-heating structures fabricated additively by material extrusion

Nowka, Maximilian (1); Bergner, Marvin (1); Hecker, Till (1); Ruge, Katja (1); Hilbig, Karl (1); Hung, Wei-Song (2); Vietor, Thomas (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Nowka, Maximilian (1); Bergner, Marvin (1); Hecker, Till (1); Ruge, Katja (1); Hilbig, Karl (1); Hung, Wei-Song (2); Vietor, Thomas (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Institute for Engineering Design, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany; 2: Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Page(s):
2031-2041
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10561
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Additive Manufacturing (AM) enables the local adjustment of material properties using multi-material strategies, especially with Material Extrusion (MEX). Electrically conductive structures like conductors, Joule heating structures, and their transitions can be realised with conductive polymer composites (CPC). However, specific Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) guidelines for the afore mentioned structures are still missing. This work uses experimental data by thermography and the measurement of resistivity to derive twelve design rules. The rules are applied to an application example.
Keywords:
design guidelines, additive manufacturing, joule-heating, material extrusion, electrically conductive polymer composite
DESIGN2026 - The 19th International Design Conference
Conferences

This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. Privacy Policy.

Cookie Settings Accept Cookies