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From 3D Models to 3D Prints: an Overview of the Processing Pipeline [PDF]

, 2017
Due to the wide diffusion of 3D printing technologies, geometric algorithms for Additive Manufacturing are being invented at an impressive speed. Each single step, in particular along the Process Planning pipeline, can now count on dozens of methods that
Attene, Marco, Ellero, Stefano, Lefebvre, Sylvain, Livesu, Marco, Martìnez, Jonás   +4 more
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A comparison of granule-based material extrusion and fused filament fabrication in the performances of TPS/PBS blend

Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) has been widely adopted across numerous sectors, with its performance closely linked to the quality of the filaments employed.
Ke Gong, Yinshi Lu, Handai Liu, Alexandre Portela, Tielidy de Lima, Han Xu, Maurice N. Collins, Yuanyuan Chen   +7 more
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Overcoming Challenges in 3D Printing of Polyolefins and Their Composites: A Review on Strategies for Improved Printability and Performance

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
This review integrates the molecular fundamentals, key challenges, and mitigation strategies in polyolefin 3D printing, focusing on shrinkage, warpage, and adhesion control. It highlights material design approaches using recycled polyolefins and functional fillers to improve printability, mechanical properties, and sustainability in additive ...
Malik Hassan, Philip McMorran, Marwan Eid, Julia Blair, Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the potential economic impact of the use of AM technologies in the cost levels of manufacturing and stocking of spare part products [PDF]

, 2018
Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies are appropriate manufacturing technologies to produce low rotation products of high added value. Products in the spare parts business usually have discontinuous demand levels of reduced numbers of parts.
Gomà Ayats, Joan Ramon, Minguella Canela, Joaquim, Morales Planas, Sergio, Santos López, M. Antonia de los   +3 more
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An alternative filament fabrication method as the basis for 3D-printing personalized implants from elastic ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer

Scientific Reports
In this work, a novel tool for small-scale filament production is presented. Unlike traditional methods such as hot melt extrusion (HME), the device (i) allows filament manufacturing from small material amounts as low as three grams, (ii) ensures high ...
Bianca Brandl, Simone Eder, Andreas Hirtler, Gloria Khinast, Jeffrey Haley, Christian Schneider, Samuel Theissl, Andreas Bramboeck, Daniel Treffer, Sarah Heupl, Martin Spoerk   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extruder‐based 3D printing of eco‐friendly polymers

Polymer International, EarlyView.
Eco‐friendly polymers, such as biodegradable and recycled materials, offer significant potential for the production of high‐quality 3D‐printed components, provided that their properties and characteristics meet the requirements of extruder‐based 3D printing.
Rui Zhang, Rene Sattler, Paul‐Maximilian Runge, Katalee Jariyavidyanont, Mengxue Du, Holm Altenbach, Mario Beiner, René Androsch   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Production of 3D printed scale models from microscope volume datasets for use in STEM education [PDF]

, 2017
Understanding the three-dimensional morphology of a biological sample at the microscopic level is a prerequisite to a functional understanding of cell biology, tissue development and growth.
Gealy, Elizabeth, Hayes, Anthony, Isaacs, Marc, Perry, Iain, Rose, Rebecca, Scofield, Simon, Szeto, Jenn-Yeu, Watson, Peter   +7 more
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3D printing of electromagnetically functional materials for radio frequency applications using fused filament fabrication

Virtual and Physical Prototyping
The fabrication of radio frequency (RF) devices using various 3D printing technologies has gained significant momentum. Among these, Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) stands out as a cost-effective method, yet its potential for RF applications remains ...
Feng Zhang, Junjie Zhang, Linlin Wang, Shixiang Zhou, Yanqun Liu, Sixing Liu, Zaicheng Guo, Gang Zhang, Jingyi Zhang   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

3D Printed End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) for Robotic Automation

Robotics, 2018
This research furthers the practice of designing and manufacturing End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) by utilizing a low cost additive manufacturing Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technique to enable tool weight saving and provision of low cost EOATs on demand,
Daniel Ong U Jing, Declan M. Devine, John Lyons   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Three-Dimensional Printing of Metallic Parts by Means of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

Metals
Obtaining metallic parts via Additive Manufacturing can yield several advantages over using other traditional manufacturing methods such as machining. Material extrusion (MEX) can handle complex shapes with porous structures and, at the present time, much low-end and desktop equipment is available.
Buj Corral, Irene, Fenollosa i Artés, Felip, Minguella Canela, Joaquim   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources