Lead inventor: Tim Gardner
Co-inventors: Morgan Brown, Tim Gardner, Kara Zappitelli
Licensing contact: Christine Gramer
1. Technology Overview
The invention introduces a novel method for fabricating 3D electronic devices using 3D-printed electronic components. This technology leverages 3D printing techniques to create complex multi-electrode arrays for brain recording and stimulation, integrating neurotrophic factors to enhance functionality. The technology offers significant potential for applications in medical devices, wearable electronics, and robotics, providing a scalable and cost-effective solution for advanced electronic component fabrication. Currently in the development stage, this technology holds strong potential for commercialization.
2. Key Features and Benefits
- 3D printing integration: Combines 3D printing with electronic device fabrication for precise control and rapid prototyping.
- Enhanced functionality: Integrates neurotrophic factors into multi-electrode arrays for improved brain recording and stimulation.
- Scalability: 3D printing techniques enable large-scale production and customization.
- Versatility: Applicable to a wide range of medical devices, wearable electronics, and robotics applications.
- Precision: Provides precise control over electrode placement and device functionality.
3. Applications and Market Focus
- Medical devices: Enhancing the functionality and precision of brain recording and stimulation devices.
- Wearable electronics: Providing scalable solutions for advanced wearable sensors and electronics.
- Robotics: Supporting the development of complex electronic components for robotics and automation.
- Research and development: Facilitating further innovation in electronic device fabrication and neurotechnology.
- Custom solutions: Developing tailored 3D-printed electronic components for specific applications.
4. Commercial Advantages
- Strategic benefits: Offers a scalable and efficient solution for advanced electronic device fabrication.
- Implementation advantages: Simplifies the development of high-performance electronic components.
- Market positioning: Positions the technology as a key enabler in medical devices, wearable electronics, and robotics sectors.
- Competitive edge: Provides a unique and effective method for integrating 3D printing with electronic device fabrication.
5. Partnership Opportunities
- Licensing partners: Ideal for companies in medical devices, wearable electronics, and robotics.
- Cross-sector benefits: Offers advantages to multiple industries, including neurotechnology and automation.
- Market opportunities: Addresses diverse market needs, from brain recording devices to wearable sensors.
- Collaborative development: Potential for joint ventures with research institutions and technology firms to further enhance the technology.
Patent filing: US12245369B2