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2011-07 |
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abstract |
Micro-Stereolithography (MSL) is an important technique for fabrication of three-dimensional
(3D) structures and micro-devices. With the recent developments to the MSL processsuch
as the use of multiple resins in single components, the number of applications for
devices produced with this process has expanded greatly. MSL technology is also opening
up new paradigms in the area of Microelectromechnical Systems (MEMS) research & applications,
with fabrication of custom, precise and low-cost devices a reality. The development
of MSL resins that provide functionality beyond the purely structural are required
to meet the ever increasing demand for more complex sensors and devices that can be
used in custom applications. Functionality can be introduced into MSL polymer resins
through addition of particulate fillers into the resin matrix. Here, magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)
nanoparticles (approx 50 nm diameter) were introduced into a resin matrix and used
for the fabrication of a flow sensor device. The rotation of the impeller can be determined
using an external magnetic field sensor not in contact with the device. The speed
of the impeller is examined to find the range over which a proportional increase in
the speed with applied pressure is achieved. Such sensors could prove useful due to
their rapid, low cost and custom fabrication where the structure of the sensor can
be altered/refined as required while the electronic components are retained for further
use. |
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peerReviewed |
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168 |
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Article |
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label |
Leigh, S. J.; Purssell, C. P.; Bowen, J. ; Hutchins, D. A.; Covington, J. A. and
Billson, D. R. (2011). A miniature flow sensor fabricated by micro-stereolithography
employing a magnetite/acrylic nanocomposite resin. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical,
168(1) pp. 66–71. |
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Leigh, S. J.; Purssell, C. P.; Bowen, J. ; Hutchins, D. A.; Covington, J. A. and Billson,
D. R. (2011). A miniature flow sensor fabricated by micro-stereolithography employing
a magnetite/acrylic nanocomposite resin. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 168(1)
pp. 66–71. |
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A miniature flow sensor fabricated by micro-stereolithography employing a magnetite/acrylic
nanocomposite resin |
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