Evaluation and Characterization of 3-D Printed Pyramid Horn Antennas Utilizing Different Deposition Techniques for Conductive Material

Lomakin, K.; Павленко, Татьяна Борисовна; Ankenbrand, M.; Sippel, M.; Ringel, Johannes; Scheetz, Matthias; Klemm, T.; Gräf, Daniel; Helmreich, K.; Franke, Jöerg; Gold, G.

doi:10.1109/tcpmt.2018.2871931

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“…In the proposed manufacturing process, fused deposition modeling (FDM) is used to fabricate the horn antenna, whereas the grid-wire metamaterial lens is printed by selective laser sintering (SLS) due to the size limitation of the first method. Since both techniques are non-metallic, aerosol jetting is used to cover the printed surfaces with metal [22, 23]. The novelty of the article can be summarized as follows: (1) AM technique is used for the first time for the gain enhancement of a horn antenna with EPS-ENZ metamaterial lens.…”

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Wide-band gain enhancement of a pyramidal horn antenna with a 3D-printed epsilon-positive and epsilon-near-zero metamaterial lens

Keskin¹,

Aksimsek

Tokan

2020

Int. J. Microw. Wireless Technol.

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In this article, we present a simple, low-cost solution for the gain enhancement of a conventional pyramidal horn antenna using additive manufacturing. A flat, metamaterial lens consisting of three-layer metallic grid wire is implemented at the aperture of the horn. The lens is separated into two regions; namely epsilon-positive and epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) regions. The structure of the ENZ region is constructed accounting the variation of relative permittivity in the metamaterial. By the phase compensation property imparted by the metamaterial lens, more focused beams are obtained. The simulated and measured results clearly demonstrate that the metamaterial lens enhances the gain over an ultra-wide frequency band (10–18 GHz) compared to the conventional horn with the same physical size. A simple fabrication process using a 3D printer is introduced, and has been successfully applied. This result represents a remarkable achievement in this field, and may enable a comprehensive solution for satellite and radar systems as a high gain, compact, light-weighted, broadband radiator.

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Wide-band gain enhancement of a pyramidal horn antenna with a 3D-printed epsilon-positive and epsilon-near-zero metamaterial lens

Keskin¹,

Aksimsek

Tokan

2020

Int. J. Microw. Wireless Technol.

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“…In [90], three different techniques to coat a horn antenna were studied. The manufacture of the antennas was based on a two-stage process: the structure was first printed with FDM technology using a PLA filament and later a conductive material was deposited.…”

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“…Bearing in mind what was mentioned earlier, 3D printing is a potential solution for the antennas production, since [55], [57], [82], [83], [89], [94] PLA Dielectric r = 2.7 tan δ = 0.008 @ 1 MHz [140] [72], [76], [90], [95], [101], [122] Vero White Dielectric r = 2.97 tan δ = 0.0285 @ 1.5 GHz [141] [67], [71], [81], [82], [ [127], [128], [129], [130], [138] it allows the rapid development of compact, robust and lightweight objects at a low cost that can be implemented in sensors for monitoring the everyday life.…”

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Antenna Design Using Modern Additive Manufacturing Technology: A Review

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printing technology is an area of research that has received great attention in the last decade and it is pointed out by many as the future of manufacturing. 3D printing can be described as an additive process that creates a physical object from a digital model, depositing materials layer by layer. The ability to quickly produce complex structures at a reduced cost and without wasting materials is the main reason why this additive manufacturing technique is increasingly being used instead of conventional manufacturing processes. 3D printing has been applied in several scenarios, including automotive, maritime and construction industry, healthcare, as well as in the antenna research field. This paper reviews the current state-of-the-art of 3D printed antennas. Firstly, an overview of 3D printing technology is presented and then a vast number of 3D printed antennas, categorized by their construction process, are described. Finally, the main advantages and some of the limitations of using 3D printing technology in the construction of Radio Frequency (RF) structures are presented.

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“…In order to select a substrate material from a various type of plastics with different properties profiles, some requirement criteria of plastic materials used for MIDs are necessary. The main criteria are illustrated in Table 2 [ 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 ].…”

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3D-MID Technology for Surface Modification of Polymer-Based Composites: A Comprehensive Review

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The three-dimensional molded interconnected device (3D-MID) has received considerable attention because of the growing demand for greater functionality and miniaturization of electronic parts. Polymer based composite are the primary choice to be used as substrate. These materials enable flexibility in production from macro to micro-MID products, high fracture toughness when subjected to mechanical loading, and they are lightweight. This survey proposes a detailed review of different types of 3D-MID modules, also presents the requirement criteria for manufacture a polymer substrate and the main surface modification techniques used to enhance the polymer substrate. The findings presented here allow to fundamentally understand the concept of 3D-MID, which can be used to manufacture a novel polymer composite substrate.

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Evaluation and Characterization of 3-D Printed Pyramid Horn Antennas Utilizing Different Deposition Techniques for Conductive Material

Cited by 22 publications

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Wide-band gain enhancement of a pyramidal horn antenna with a 3D-printed epsilon-positive and epsilon-near-zero metamaterial lens

Wide-band gain enhancement of a pyramidal horn antenna with a 3D-printed epsilon-positive and epsilon-near-zero metamaterial lens

Antenna Design Using Modern Additive Manufacturing Technology: A Review

3D-MID Technology for Surface Modification of Polymer-Based Composites: A Comprehensive Review

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