The ZOG Method: True Printed Circuit Boards

Description

A novel way to fabricate printed circuit boards without the need of expensive equipment or toxic chemicals.  The circuit board is printed using a 3D printer and liquid metal is used for the circuit traces. Circuits are packaged with plastic and sealed by default.  Multilayer PCBs can also be fabricated without the need of a multi-ton press.  This method allows for the possibility of embedding electronic components within layers, enabling PCB designs to be three dimensional.

Packaged circuit:

Benefits:

• Low-cost
• fast iterations
• non-toxic & environmentally friendly
• easier fabrication
• fully packaged

Applications:

• safe & cost effective alternative method to make PCBs
• various filaments can be used to make PCBs with different properties
• fabricate MEMS devices with 3D printer
• Microfluidics - use channels for liquid metal traces
• Optoelectronics - use channels for optical fibers