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Rapid Tooling for Microinjection Moulding of Proof-of-Concept Microfluidic Device: Resin Insert Capability and Preliminary Validation
09/04/2024 -
Producing sustainable microfluidic devices on a large scale has become a trend in the biomedical field. However, the transition from laboratory prototyping to large-scale industrial production poses...
Design Decision Support for Healthcare Architecture: A VR-Integrated Approach for Measuring User Perception
15/03/2024 -
Changing the physical environment of healthcare facilities can positively impact patient outcomes. Virtual reality (VR) offers the potential to understand how healthcare environment design impacts...
3D Printed Materials for Permanent Restorations in Indirect Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry: A Critical Review of the Literature
18/03/2024 -
The objective of this study was to review the scientific evidence currently available on 3D printable materials and 3D printing technologies used for the fabrication of permanent restorations,...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 216: Low Observable Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Wind Tunnel Model Design, Manufacturing, and Aerodynamic Characterization
10/03/2024 -
Developing wind tunnel models is time consuming, labor intensive, and expensive. Rapid prototyping for wind tunnel tests is an effective, faster, and cheaper method to obtain aerodynamic performance...
Impact Fracture Resistance of Fused Deposition Models from Polylactic Acid with Respect to Infill Density and Sample Thickness
29/02/2024 -
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is widely employed in prototyping due to its cost-effectiveness, speed, and ability to produce detailed and functional prototypes using a variety of materials....
Additive and Lithographic Manufacturing of Biomedical Scaffold Structures Using a Versatile Thiol-Ene Photocurable Resin
28/02/2024 -
Additive and lithographic manufacturing technologies using photopolymerisation provide a powerful tool for fabricating multiscale structures, which is especially interesting for biomimetic scaffolds...
Investigation of the Hydrolytic Degradation Kinetics of 3D-Printed PLA Structures under a Thermally Accelerated Regime
24/02/2024 -
The application of biobased and biodegradable polymers, such as polylactide (PLA), in fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D-printing technology creates a new prospect for rapid prototyping and other...
Impact of Part Positioning along Chamber Z-Axis and Processing Parameters in Selective Laser Sintering on Polyamide Properties
23/01/2024 -
Additive manufacturing procedures are being increasingly developed, from prototyping to finished functional products. However, their rapid development also brings along the testing of properties with...
A Review on Vibration Characteristics of Additively Manufactured Metal Alloys
19/01/2024 -
The advent of additive manufacturing (AM) has dramatically shifted the manufacturing sector conceptualization, design, and creation of products. AM is poised to revolutionize goods production by...
Composite Right/Left-Handed Leaky-Wave Antenna with Electrical Beam Scanning Using Thin-Film Ferroelectric Capacitors
21/01/2024 -
This article presents a wide-angle-scanning leaky-wave antenna (LWA) based on a composite right/left-handed (CRLH) transmission line. In contrast to traditional semiconductor elements, thin-film...
Hybrid Material Extrusion (MEX) Process Optimization for Printability and Adhesion in 3D Printed Electronics
11/01/2024 -
3D printing exhibits strong potential in electronics manufacturing for its quick prototyping and capability of manufacturing complex structures with a wide range of materials. However, thermoplastic...
Aerospace, Vol. 11, Pages 73: Enhancing Planetary Exploration through Digital Twins: A Tool for Virtual Prototyping and HUMS Design
12/01/2024 -
In recent times, the demand for resilient space rovers has surged, which has been driven by the amplified exploration of celestial bodies such as the Moon and Mars. Recognising the limitations of...
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) of Thermoplastic-Based Filaments: Process and Rheological Properties—An Overview
15/12/2023 -
The fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, an extrusion-based 3D printing technology, enables the manufacture of complex geometrical elements. This technology employs diverse materials, including...
Review of Approaches to Minimise the Cost of Simulation-Based Optimisation for Liquid Composite Moulding Processes
09/12/2023 -
The utilisation of numerical process simulation has greatly facilitated the challenging task of liquid composite moulding (LCM) process optimisation, providing ease of solution evaluation at a...
Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief Review
05/12/2023 -
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is an extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM) technology mostly used to produce thermoplastic parts. However, producing metallic or ceramic parts by FFF is also a...
Drug-Eluting Sutures by Hot-Melt Extrusion: Current Trends and Future Potentials
20/11/2023 -
Surgical site infections (SSIs) may result from surgical procedures requiring a secondary administration of drugs at site or systemically in treating the infection. Drug-eluting sutures containing...
Statistical Homogenization of Elastic and Fracture Properties of a Sample Selective Laser Melting Material
16/11/2023 -
Selective laser melting (SLM) is an additive manufacturing technique commonly used in the rapid prototyping of components. The complexity of the SLM microstructure poses a unique challenge to...
Impact of a Starch Hydrolysate on the Production of Exopolysaccharides in a Fermented Plant-Based Dessert Formulation
22/10/2023 -
Plant-based desserts are becoming increasingly popular with and appreciated by consumers. However, they are limited by the choice of ingredients, which are often expensive and unstable with a random...
Additive manufacturing of self?sensing carbon fiber composites
11/10/2023 -
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have gained substantial attention across various industries owing to their exceptional mechanical properties and lightweight nature. The emergence of...
Net?shaping of advanced ceramic composites by gelcasting into precision molds made by rapid?prototyping
10/10/2023 -
Dense ceramic components of complex shapes are fabricated by combining the techniques of rapid prototyping and gelcasting (RPGC process). Free?flowing slurries of ceramic powders are set into...
Mechano?activated shape morphing of aluminum?plastic laminate composites
30/09/2023 -
Many “metallized plastic” packaging films bend if stretched and released. Such behavior can be reproduced in laminate composites prepared by bonding aluminum foil to an adhesive polymer sheet. We...
