Active composite panel assemblies, systems, and methods

An active composite panel assembly, comprising:

• a composite layer including a core sandwiched between a first skin and a second skin, wherein the core includes a plurality of interconnected honeycomb cells, wherein one or both of the first skin and the second skin comprises at least one pre-impregnated epoxy resin layer;
• an active layer secured to the composite layer, wherein the active layer is configured to receive and conduct electrical signals, wherein the active layer comprises one or more of a conductive nano-grid, conductive nano-wires, conductive nano-particles, conductive fibers, thin film transistors, switches, conductive films, conductive filaments, or conductive strands;
• a conductive substrate secured to the active layer opposite from the composite layer;
• a cover positioned over the conductive substrate opposite from the active layer, wherein the cover is formed of one or more of laminate, plastic, or glass;
• a signal transfer medium that extends through portions of each of the first skin, the core, and the second skin of the composite layer and couples the active layer to one or both of an electrical connector or an electrical source;
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• an electrical device configured to receive electrical signals from the active layer through the conductive substrate.