Florian Egger,
"Surface Sensors on wood by physical vapor deposition and screen printing"
, 1-2024
Original Titel:
Surface Sensors on wood by physical vapor deposition and screen printing
Sprache des Titels:
Englisch
Original Kurzfassung:
Surface technology is a transformative force in everyday objects, especially in the wood
industry, where high-quality wood is coated with a surface sealant to improve its durability
against various environmental factors. While wood surfaces usually have supportive,
protective or decorative functions, a trend towards not only smart but also intelligent
surfaces is emerging in the field of wood composites. Intelligent surfaces require the
integration of sensors. By applying components, especially sensors, directly to wood
surfaces, potential problems related to structural inhomogeneities, defects and external
stresses that affect the life of the material are circumvented. These sensors can either
be on the surface or embedded for in-situ measurements. The sensors can be used
for touch-sensing applications or to monitor temperature, varnish curing or long-term
structural integrity without compromising the functionality and structural stability of the
underlying wood. The present work demonstrates the feasibility of producing sensors
on different wood surfaces using screen printing and physical vapor deposition in combination
with laser engraving.
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