What is it about?
This study explores how modern antennas—both flat and curved—are being used in everyday technologies like smartphones, cars, airplanes, and wearable devices. These new antennas don’t need to move physically to send signals in different directions. Instead, they use electronics to do it instantly. Curved antennas can even be built into surfaces like a car body or airplane wing, which helps save space and reduce drag. We also explain how 3D printing helps make these antennas faster and cheaper. This research helps engineers build better, smaller, and smarter communication systems for the future.
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Why is it important?
This work is important because it highlights how advanced antenna technologies—especially curved (conformal) designs—are changing the way we connect devices in cars, planes, and wearable tech. Unlike traditional antennas, these new designs are more compact, energy-efficient, and can be hidden within surfaces without affecting performance. What makes this research timely is the rise of 5G, smart vehicles, and the growing need for reliable, high-speed communication in compact spaces. By also showing how 3D printing can be used to make complex antenna shapes, this study opens up new possibilities for faster, cheaper, and more flexible wireless systems. It can help engineers build the next generation of communication devices that are smaller, smarter, and more efficient.
Perspectives
From my perspective, this publication reflects my deep interest in merging engineering innovation with real-world applications. I’ve always believed that antennas shouldn’t just be powerful—they should also be adaptable, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into our environments. Working on this paper allowed me to explore how technologies like 3D printing and conformal antenna design can reshape the way we think about wireless communication. It’s exciting to contribute to a field that directly influences the future of connected vehicles, smart cities, and next-gen mobile devices. I see this as just the beginning of a broader shift toward more intelligent, embedded systems that work with—not against—the design of modern technology.
Mr Georgios Giannakopoulos
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This page is a summary of: Phased Array Antennas for 5G and Beyond: Innovations and Implementation, March 2025, Marwah Infotech,
DOI: 10.21276/jccci/2025.v1.i1.8.
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