RETRACTED: Embedded Sensors with 3D Printing Technology: Review

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Sensor Technology
• Additive Manufacturing

Background:

• Embedded sensors (ESs) are crucial for continuous structural integrity monitoring in smart materials.
• Sensing technology encompasses the development of sensors, sensory systems, and smart materials for property monitoring.
• 3D-printed sensors are increasingly integrated into structures due to simplified assembly, reduced complexity, and lower costs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review additive manufacturing techniques for fabricating embedded sensors.
• To explore sensor integration strategies within additive manufacturing processes.
• To discuss fundamental sensor mechanisms and their applications in smart materials.

Main Methods:

• Review of various additive manufacturing techniques for sensor fabrication.
• Analysis of sensor integration strategies (surface attachment vs. embedding).
• Examination of fundamental sensor mechanisms and application domains.

Main Results:

• 3D-printed sensors can be effectively embedded or surface-attached to structures.
• Additive manufacturing offers diverse strategies for sensor fabrication and integration.
• Embedded 3D printing sensors are key enablers for smart goods and IoT.

Conclusions:

• Embedded 3D printing sensors are pivotal for advancing additive sensor materials.
• This technology facilitates the development of smart materials for the Internet of Things.
• The review highlights the potential of additive manufacturing in creating integrated sensing solutions.