Advanced Manufacturing in Fiber Technologies: Part I

This lecture by the instructor covers the topic of advanced manufacturing in fiber technologies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in creating functional fibers. The presentation delves into the processing methodologies, materials, and device concepts essential for disruptive technologies in fiber manufacturing. It explores the vision of fluid-based manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of fluid processes in creating multi-material nano-architectures. The lecture also discusses research at FIMAP, highlighting the engineering of fluid flow for scalable nanofabrication of soft electronic and photonic devices. Various techniques such as extrusion, spinning, and wet spinning are explained in detail, showcasing their significance in fabricating fibers for applications in tissue engineering, wound management, and optoelectronics.