Voltera V-One In Research: Self Heating UAVs By York University
Researchers have long been using the Voltera V-One and NOVA to develop cutting-edge electronics that solve complex problems. One example is preventing ice buildup on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in challenging weather conditions.
To provide an innovative solution, researchers at York University developed self-heating carbon fiber composites for UAV wings. Using the V-One, Idris and his colleagues printed silver electrodes onto carbon fiber weaves. By leveraging the thermal stability, tensile strength, and electrical conductivity of carbon fiber, they achieved a lightweight and efficient de-icing method for UAVs.
Read the full paper here: Printing electronics directly onto carbon fiber composites: unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wings with integrated heater for de-icing
This breakthrough highlights how direct-ink-writing (DIW) can be a precise, efficient, and cost-effective approach to prototyping electronics by dispensing materials in designated positions. It offers flexibility for iteration, reduces material waste, and lowers overall costs by eliminating the need for stencils and screens typically required for traditional methods like screen printing.
Using DIW technology, the Voltera V-One allows users to print conductive circuits, adjust designs on the fly, dispense and cure solder paste, and drill through holes and vias—all within the same day—enabling rapid PCB prototyping. To learn more about applications and studies involving V-One, check out the following resources:
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