Recent Advances on 3D Printing Technique for Thermal-Related Applications

Advances in ink formulation and printing techniques make producing material systems with new and versatile characteristics and functionalities possible. Additive manufacturing or 3D printing enables fabricating complex structures at a faster production rate using different types of materials for various applications. Recently, 3D printing methods are being studied for thermal-related applications. In this paper, the authors review recent progress of materials and printing techniques for thermal application devices using composite materials.