Implementation of a Lightweight and Portable Horn Antenna Using 3-D Printing Technology

In this study, a horn antenna operating at 5.8GHz centre frequency, which is an ISM de-signed and manufactured. The novelty of the that it produced using 3D printer with conductive filament containing carbon nanotube particles. geometric dimensions were calculated by means design software. Then, size radiating element was optimized to set frequency 5.8GHz. It has been verified electromagnetic simulations designed exhibits frequency. geometry sketched in 3-dimensional drawing program made ready for printing. This fabricated on Ultimaker PLA fila-ment nanotubes. radiation SMA connector finally attached printed antenna. response then measured vector network analyser shown pyramidal works desired band. characteristic without need any additional coating or spray thanks weight only 64.53 grams, including element. proposed lightweight practical concept may have important applications considering advances needs mobile defence telecommunication systems.