Iowa State Researchers Advance Aerosol Jet Printing for Conformal 3D Electronics

By Neetika Walter · Interesting Engineering · 2026-09-18

According to Interesting Engineering, a research team led by Ethan Secor is utilizing aerosol jet printing to deposit electronic materials onto complex, non-flat surfaces. The process converts liquid ink into a fine mist, which a robotic arm then maneuvers to create precise patte

According to Interesting Engineering, a research team led by Ethan Secor is utilizing aerosol jet printing to deposit electronic materials onto complex, non-flat surfaces. The process converts liquid ink into a fine mist, which a robotic arm then maneuvers to create precise patte