SYMETA Research
Our Research Strategy
SYMETA officially began on 1st March 2016. Our focus is to create novel, multi-functional 3D Metamaterials using emerging additive manufacturing techniques. We are compiling a 'palette' of meta-atoms (the basic building blocks of metamaterials) and then organising these systematically to ensure that the metamaterials demonstrate the required properties.
Our research is focused on achieving six interlinked activities:
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Addressing the problems posed by 3D multi-meta-atom fabrication.
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Developing a suitable range of base additive later materials from which meta-materials can be made.
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Modelling, designing and fabricating meta-atoms with metal, dielectric and magnetic inclusions and constructing and characterising test samples with a range of electromagnetic properties.
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Fabricating metamaterials using additive manufacturing and measuring their performance.
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Using additive manufacturing techniques to scale the primary components into devices.
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With support from industry, creating three demonstrators.
"Great research depends on a great team. SYMETA brings together world-leading expertise."