Optical fibre sensing in metals by embedment in 3D printed metallic structures

R. R. J. Maier; D. Havermann; O. Schneller; J. Mathew; D. Polyzos; W. N. MacPherson; D. P. Hand

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2 June 2014 Optical fibre sensing in metals by embedment in 3D printed metallic structures

R. R. J. Maier, D. Havermann, O. Schneller, J. Mathew, D. Polyzos, W. N. MacPherson, D. P. Hand

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Proceedings Volume 9157, 23rd International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors; 915707 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2064886
Event: OFS2014 23rd International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors, 2014, Santander, Spain

Abstract

Additive manufacturing or 3D printing of structural components in metals has potential to revolutionise the manufacturing industry. Embedded sensing in such structures opens a route towards SMART metals, providing added functionality, intelligence and enhanced performance in many components. Such embedded sensors would be capable of operating at extremely high temperatures by utilizing regenerated fibre Bragg gratings and in-fibre Fabry-Perot cavities.

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R. R. J. Maier, D. Havermann, O. Schneller, J. Mathew, D. Polyzos, W. N. MacPherson, and D. P. Hand "Optical fibre sensing in metals by embedment in 3D printed metallic structures", Proc. SPIE 9157, 23rd International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors, 915707 (2 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2064886

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