Advancing Antennas and Microwave Devices through Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing

This talk presents LPBF-AM in designing and producing antennas and microwave devices, emphasizing the advantages it brings to these high-frequency applications. The flexibility of LPBF-AM allows for the creation of intricate geometries, enabling the fabrication of customized antennas with enhanced performance characteristics such as reduced weight, improved thermal management, and precise control over electromagnetic properties. Case studies will be presented to highlight successful implementations, discussing both the design considerations and the performance outcomes. The talk will also address current challenges and will propose future directions for research and development in this exciting intersection of additive manufacturing and microwave technology.