Next Generation Electronics
Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) is a cornerstone of Sciperio, Inc.’s capabilities, reflecting our deep commitment to innovation in the printed electronics space. As pioneers in this field, Sciperio has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing, starting with our groundbreaking achievement in 2002 as the first company to merge 3D printing with printed electronics. Since then, we have continued to lead the way, becoming the first to print a multi-layer, multi-material, electronically functional structure in 2014, and more recently, in 2023, producing the world’s first 3D Manufactured Electronic 6U Cubesat.
At the forefront of these advancements is our work in developing Printed Circuit Structures (PCS), a revolutionary approach to 3D printing that allows for unparalleled flexibility in design and the creation of electronically functional structures. PCS represents a significant leap forward, eliminating the traditional reliance on Printed Circuit Boards and opening up new possibilities for electronic device design and manufacturing.
Electronics have become a fundamental part of our daily lives, but the next generation of electronics is poised to go even further, integrating seamlessly into textiles, plastics, glass, metal, and concrete. Traditional electronic boards have been the backbone of modern technology, but their flat, rigid form factors limit their application in a world that is anything but flat. By leveraging advanced materials and Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM), we are transforming objects that once relied on printed circuit boards (PCBs), wires, fasteners, and protective cases into electrically functionalized devices.
In many cases, the actual electronic components are small compared to the bulky packaging they require. By embedding electronics directly into objects, we eliminate the need for cumbersome packaging, paving the way for electronics to be integrated everywhere. This approach enables innovations like sensor tape, concrete sensors, munitions sensors, and laboratory sensors, marking a new era where electronics are not just add-ons but intrinsic parts of the objects around us.
Sciperio also holds several U.S. patents in the field of printed electronics, including a notable patent for a personalized electronic therapeutic training device. This device, covered under Patent No. 10,926,1136, is an innovative health monitoring system that integrates 3D printed sensors to communicate real-time data to a video game for therapeutic training. The device not only performs personalized therapy but also tracks training data, offering a versatile range of applications from braces and wraps to skin appliques. These devices can incorporate 3D printed medications or motion inducers, which can be precisely dispensed to patients, further exemplifying Sciperio’s dedication to advancing healthcare through additive manufacturing.