Spray deposition of silicone on permeable mandrel
A 3D printer was built, capable of spray depositing silicone on to double curved (rotating) mandrels
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Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
My research focuses on Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. Below are some simple examples of actuation Silver electrode on silicone DEA (Danfoss Polypower) An example of etching these membranes : A simple VHB and carbon grease DEA