Rapid prototyping for high-pressure microfluidics [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Soft lithography has permitted rapid prototyping of precise microfluidic features by patterning a deformable elastomer such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with a photolithographically patterned mold. In microfluidics applications where the flexibility of
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Study of Investment Casting Process For 3D Printed Jewellery Design [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2022 Manufacturing processes are increasingly complex with the growing demands of advanced technology in the production processes, especially in the handicraft industry.
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An evaluation of the suitability of a new polypropylene powder for powder bed fusion additive manufacturing [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2023 The intrinsic and extrinsic properties of a commercial polypropylene (PP) powder (BASF Ultrasint PP 1400) for use in powder bed fusion-based additive manufacturing were characterised and preliminary test parts were printed on an EOS P380 machine.
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Implementing digital twinning in an additive manufacturing process chain [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2023 Additive manufacturing (AM) is defined as the process of joining materials layer by layer to produce a part. The Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM) of the Central University of Technology, Free State has successfully established an AM ...
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Application of 3D printing technology to the components subjected to significant mechanical loads, using the example of a prosthetic climbing foot prototype [PDF]
Biuletyn Wojskowej Akademii Technicznej, 2023 The paper describes the results of a study aimed at identifying the mechanical parameters of a prosthetic foot designed for wall climbing. The prosthesis was manufactured with an additive method using FDM/MEX [Fused Deposition Modelling/ Material ...
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Qualification of Customised Medical Implants Produced by Ti6Al4V(ELI) Additive Manufacturing [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2020 Although many cases of medical implants produced through additive manufacturing (AM) in Ti6Al4V have been reported in literature, most of these processes had not been qualified.
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Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022 This paper presents fractographic and microstructural analysis of as-built and stress relieved DMLS Ti6Al4V (ELI) plates with thicknesses of 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, and 14 mm, impacted by high velocity projectiles. Fractography was performed through scanning
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3D Printing in Medicine, 2023 Background Botswana, like most sub-Sahara African nations, uses conventional orthopaedic implants that are sourced from major manufactures in the West.
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Plasma spheroidisation and characterisation of commercial titanium grade 5 powder for use in metal additive manufacturing [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2023 Low density, high strength, high corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility are some of the attractive characteristics of parts produced through additive manufacturing from Ti6Al4V powder.
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4D Printing: A Methodical Approach to Product Development Using Smart Materials
Machines, 2023 In 4D printing, an additively manufactured component is given the ability to change its shape or function in an intended and useful manner over time. The technology of 4D printing is still in an early stage of development.
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