Smart Printing: Precise Fiber Alignment in SLA 3D Printing of Composite Polymers

SLA printing lacks reinforcement. I developed a custom SLA printer with electromagnetic fiber alignment, using SolidWorks for CAD, MATLAB for control algorithms, and SEM/EDS for microstructural validation.

• Designed custom SLA printer in SolidWorks with integrated electromagnetic alignment system

• Developed control algorithms in MATLAB to align fibers during curing

• Validated fiber orientation with SEM/EDS, achieving ductile behavior and co‑inventing a U.S. Patent