Embodiments of making an energy harvesting device are described. In one
embodiment, a case and integrated piezoelectric cantilever to harvest
vibration energy from an environment being sensed is produced via a print
forming method injection molding method. The cantilever device consists
of a piezoelectric material member, and a proof mass of high density
material coupled to the piezoelectric member. The print forming method is
used to build up the base and walls of the device as well as the neutral
layers of the piezoelectric member. Metal layers are printed to form the
electrode layers of the piezoelectric member and the electrical contact
portions of the device. Passive components can also be formed as part of
the layers of the device. The entire assembly can be encapsulated in
plastic.