Additive Manufacturing of Embedded Channel Networks for Advanced Functional Structures (Additive Manufacturing of Channels, Tech ID: 18‑038)
Technology Overview: This technology enables additive manufacturing of structures with embedded internal channel networks that are not achievable through conventional fabrication methods. The approach supports precise control over channel geometry, spacing, and orientation within three‑dimensional printed parts. These embedded channels enable functions such as fluid transport, thermal management, drug delivery, or embedded sensing, making the technology highly versatile across engineering and biomedical applications.
Industry Pain Point: Traditional manufacturing methods cannot reliably produce complex internal channels within solid structures.
NJIT Solution: This additive process enables precise, integrated internal channel fabrication, expanding functional design possibilities.
Key Features & Advantages
- Embedded channels fabricated during printing
- Complex internal geometries without assembly
- Compatible with multiple printable materials
- Enables multifunctional 3D structures
Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – Laboratory validation demonstrated.
Target Markets
- Advanced manufacturing
- Biomedical devices and tissue scaffolds
- Thermal and fluidic management systems
Market Opportunity
- Global additive manufacturing market (2026): ~$75B
- CAGR: ~13–15%
- Projected market size (2035): ~$230–250B
Commercial & IP Details
Inventors: Murat Guvendiren, Shen Ji