3D-Printing Magnets

Oct-29-16 A new 3D-printing platform from TU Wien lets researchers create magnets with customized magnetic fields.

The magnets are produced using filaments made of magnetic micro granulate held together by a polymer binding material. The filaments are heated and applied via the printer nozzle, resulting in a structure of 10 percent plastic and 90 percent magnetic material. A strong external magnetic field is then applied to the final object to render it permanently magnetic.

According to the team, the new method allows them to print magnets of specific sizes and types, with precise accuracy.

Image: a cup-shaped magnet printed by the team

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