Advancement of Prototyping and Fabrication Techniques for Active Sensors and Microelectronics

U.S. Army ARDEC is developing the ability to Custom design and integrate novel technologies into functional systems for the creation and advancement of active systems. This research being performed will directly and indirectly support the warfighter and allow the DOD to remain in the forefront of active systems technologies. Several military programs are developing flexible electronic capabilities for sensing, communication, data collection/storage, and power. Several different fabrication and manufacturing techniques are used to develop such systems. Besides techniques common to the development of microelectronics, MEMS, and the like, the development of nano-inks and related materials printing techniques will revolutionize the development of active systems, electronics, and other custom devices.