Sensing manufacturing conditions while 3d printing

This describes a 3D printer that can embed tiny sensing devices directly into an object as it's being printed. These embedded devices measure conditions during the manufacturing process, such as temperature or pressure, and then wirelessly send that information back to the printer. The printer's computer then records these measurements and associates them with the specific 3D printed object.

Why it matters: Since 2019, advancements in miniaturized, robust sensors and low-power wireless communication make embedding them into 3D prints more feasible. Improved AI and data analytics can now better interpret the complex manufacturing condition data collected.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedMiniaturized electronics, custom embedding, software logic

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