Manufacture of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Advanced Project Design Using 3D Printing Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 397-400 ◽  
pp. 970-980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor A. Ahmed ◽  
J.R. Page
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Project Design ◽  
Test Model ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Dimensional Printing

The phenomenal growth in three-dimensional printing technology has the potential of ushering in the next wave of industrial revolution. As part of an advanced project design conducted at the Aerospace Engineering of the University of New South, the concept of a printable unmanned aerial vehicle was explored. A subsequent small scale test model was manufactured using three-dimensional printing technology for wind tunnel testing and validation. The exercise demonstrates the huge potential of such printing technology in future aircraft designs.Key words: 3D printing, design, manufacture, UAV

scholarly journals Comparison of Presurgical Dental Models Manufactured with Two Different Three-Dimensional Printing Techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Metlerski ◽  
Katarzyna Grocholewicz ◽  
Aleksandra Jaroń ◽  
Mariusz Lipski ◽  
Grzegorz Trybek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mean Deviation ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Reference Models ◽  
3D Printing Technology ◽  
Dimensional Printing ◽  
Printing Time

Three-dimensional printing is a rapidly developing area of technology and manufacturing in the field of oral surgery. The aim of this study was comparison of presurgical models made by two different types of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. Digital reference models were printed 10 times using fused deposition modelling (FDM) and digital light processing (DLP) techniques. All 3D printed models were scanned using a technical scanner. The trueness, linear measurements, and printing time were evaluated. The diagnostic models were compared with the reference models using linear and mean deviation for trueness measurements with computer software. Paired t-tests were performed to compare the two types of 3D printing technology. A P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. For FDM printing, all average distances between the reference points were smaller than the corresponding distances measured on the reference model. For the DLP models, the average distances in the three measurements were smaller than the original. Only one average distance measurement was greater. The mean deviation for trueness was 0.1775 mm for the FDM group and 0.0861 mm for the DLP group. Mean printing time for a single model was 517.6 minutes in FDM technology and 285.3 minutes in DLP. This study confirms that presurgical models manufactured with FDM and DLP technologies are usable in oral surgery. Our findings will facilitate clinical decision-making regarding the best 3D printing technology to use when planning a surgical procedure.

scholarly journals Utility of Three-Dimensional Printing for Preoperative Assessment of Children with Extra-Cranial Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Sachit Anand ◽  
Nellai Krishnan ◽  
Prabudh Goel ◽  
Anjan Kumar Dhua ◽  
Vishesh Jain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Surgical Planning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Dimensional Printing

Background: In cases with solid tumors, preoperative radiological investigations provide valuable information on the anatomy of the tumor and the adjoining structures, thus helping in operative planning. However, due to a two-dimensional view in these investigations, a detailed spatial relationship is difficult to decipher. In contrast, three-dimensional (3D) printing technology provides a precise topographic view to perform safe surgical resections of these tumors. This systematic review aimed to summarize and analyze current evidence on the utility of 3D printing in pediatric extra-cranial solid tumors. Methods: The present study was registered on PROSPERO—international prospective register of systematic reviews (registration number: CRD42020206022). PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar databases were explored with appropriate search criteria to select the relevant studies. Data were extracted to study the bibliographic information of each article, the number of patients in each study, age of the patient(s), type of tumor, organ of involvement, application of 3D printing (surgical planning, training, and/or parental education). The details of 3D printing, such as type of imaging used, software details, printing technique, printing material, and cost were also synthesized. Results: Eight studies were finally included in the systematic review. Three-dimensional printing technology was used in thirty children with Wilms tumor (n = 13), neuroblastoma (n = 7), hepatic tumors (n = 8), retroperitoneal tumor (n = 1), and synovial sarcoma (n = 1). Among the included studies, the technology was utilized for preoperative surgical planning (five studies), improved understanding of the surgical anatomy of solid organs (two studies), and improving the parental understanding of the tumor and its management (one study). Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were either performed alone or in combination for radiological evaluation in these children. Different types of printers and printing materials were used in the included studies. The cost of the 3D printed models and time involved (range 10 h to 4–5 days) were reported by two studies each. Conclusions: 3D printed models can be of great assistance to pediatric surgeons in understanding the spatial relationships of tumors with the adjacent anatomic structures. They also facilitate the understanding of families, improving doctor–patient communication.

scholarly journals 3D Printing and Shaping Polymers, Composites, and Nanocomposites: A Review

Polymers ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
M. N. M. Azlin ◽  
R. A. Ilyas ◽  
M. Y. M. Zuhri ◽  
S. M. Sapuan ◽  
M. M. Harussani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
3D Printing Technology ◽  
Sustainable Technologies ◽  
Bright Future ◽  
Dimensional Printing

Sustainable technologies are vital due to the efforts of researchers and investors who have allocated significant amounts of money and time to their development. Nowadays, 3D printing has been accepted by the main industry players, since its first establishment almost 30 years ago. It is obvious that almost every industry is related to technology, which proves that technology has a bright future. Many studies have shown that technologies have changed the methods for developing particular products. Three-dimensional printing has evolved tremendously, and currently, many new types of 3D printing machines have been introduced. In this paper, we describe the historical development of 3D printing technology including its process, types of printing, and applications on polymer materials.

scholarly journals Digital Light Processing Based Three-dimensional Printing for Medical Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiumeng Zhang ◽  
Qipeng Hu ◽  
Shuai Wang ◽  
Jie Tao ◽  
Maling Gou
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Digital Light Processing ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Dimensional Printing ◽  
Potential Tool

An additive manufacturing technology based on projection light, digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing, has been widely applied in the field of medical products production and development. The precision projection light, reflected by a million pixels instead of a focused point, provides this technology both printing accuracy and printing speed. In particular, this printing technology provides a relatively milder condition to cells due to its non-direct contact. This review introduces the DLP-based 3D printing technology and its applications in medicine, including precise medical devices, functionalized artificial tissues and specific drug delivery systems. The products are particularly discussed for their significance for medicine. We believe that this technology provides a potential tool for biological research and clinical medicine, while challenges of scale-up and regulatory approval are also discussed.

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of 3D Printing System for Continuous CFRP Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 213 ◽  
pp. 01011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ningda Han ◽  
Jun Cheng ◽  
Jiquan Yang ◽  
Yijian Liu ◽  
Wuyun Huang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Printing Process ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Cfrp Composites ◽  
Continuous Carbon Fiber ◽  
Printing System ◽  
Dimensional Printing

The rapid and low-cost manufacturing of continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites using 3D printing technology is a hot topic in the field of composite materials’ research. Due to the continuity and infusibility of the long carbon fiber, a series of problems such as loosening of fiber, breakage, and nozzle clogging occurred in the printing process, which result in poor surface quality and performance in the printed product. This paper aims to solve these problems based on the researches and optimizations of three-dimensional printing technology for continuous CFRP composite components. Firstly, the coupling mechanism of continuous fiber and resin polymer in the flow path of nozzle is analyzed, the finite element simulation models of flow field and temperature field of CFRP three-dimensional printing are established by using ANSYS CFX software, and the coupling characteristics and interface performance in the printing process are studied. Then, based on the results of simulation analysis, a modification method of the surface coating film is applied, and a special modification solution is configured to modify the surface of the carbon fiber so as to increase its strength and bondability with the molten resin. Finally, the mechanical structure of the three-dimensional printing system of continuous CFRP components is designed to achieve the synchronization of printing and fiber modification. Considering the continuity of continuous carbon fiber, this paper proposed a new method of printing path design called “unicursal” for continuous CFRP parts, that is, when designing and planning a three-dimensional print path, it ensured that there is no interruption in the printing process, so as to achieve carbon fiber continuity in composite parts. The reliability and superiority of the printing system designed in this paper are confirmed by printing of the composite parts.

scholarly journals Incorporating 3D-printing technology in the design of head-caps and electrode drives for recording neurons in multiple brain regions

2015 ◽  
Vol 113 (7) ◽  
pp. 2721-2732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drew B. Headley ◽  
Michael V. DeLucca ◽  
Darrell Haufler ◽  
Denis Paré
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Brain Regions ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Technical Advances ◽  
Design Style ◽  
Dimensional Printing ◽  
Novel Design ◽  
Adjacent Brain

Recent advances in recording and computing hardware have enabled laboratories to record the electrical activity of multiple brain regions simultaneously. Lagging behind these technical advances, however, are the methods needed to rapidly produce microdrives and head-caps that can flexibly accommodate different recording configurations. Indeed, most available designs target single or adjacent brain regions, and, if multiple sites are targeted, specially constructed head-caps are used. Here, we present a novel design style, for both microdrives and head-caps, which takes advantage of three-dimensional printing technology. This design facilitates targeting of multiple brain regions in various configurations. Moreover, the parts are easily fabricated in large quantities, with only minor hand-tooling and finishing required.

Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi Li ◽  
Tsz Fung Cheung ◽  
Vei Chen Fan ◽  
Kin Man Sin ◽  
Chrisity Wai Yan Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Surgical Planning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Ear Reconstruction ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Dimensional Printing ◽  
And Training

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a rapidly advancing technology in the field of surgery. This article reviews its contemporary applications in 3 aspects of surgery, namely, surgical planning, implants and prostheses, and education and training. Three-dimensional printing technology can contribute to surgical planning by depicting precise personalized anatomy and thus a potential improvement in surgical outcome. For implants and prosthesis, the technology might overcome the limitations of conventional methods such as visual discrepancy from the recipient’s body and unmatching anatomy. In addition, 3D printing technology could be integrated into medical school curriculum, supplementing the conventional cadaver-based education and training in anatomy and surgery. Future potential applications of 3D printing in surgery, mainly in the areas of skin, nerve, and vascular graft preparation as well as ear reconstruction, are also discussed. Numerous trials and studies are still ongoing. However, scientists and clinicians are still encountering some limitations of the technology including high cost, long processing time, unsatisfactory mechanical properties, and suboptimal accuracy. These limitations might potentially hamper the applications of this technology in daily clinical practice.

scholarly journals Traditional three-dimensional printing technology versus three-dimensional printing mirror model technology in the treatment of isolated acetabular fractures: a retrospective analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 030006052092425
Author(s):  
Cong Yu ◽  
Weiguang Yu ◽  
Shuai Mao ◽  
Peiru Zhang ◽  
Xinchao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Acetabular Fracture ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Acetabular Fractures ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
3D Printing Technology ◽  
Technology Group ◽  
Dimensional Printing

Objective This study was performed to compare the clinical outcomes of traditional three-dimensional (3D) printing technology and 3D printing mirror model technology in the treatment of isolated acetabular fractures. Methods Prospectively maintained databases were reviewed to retrospectively compare patients with an isolated acetabular fracture who were treated with traditional 3D printing technology (Group T) or 3D printing mirror model technology (Group M) from 2011 to 2017. In total, 146 advanced-age patients (146 hips) with an isolated acetabular fracture (Group T, n = 72; Group M, n = 74) were assessed for a mean follow-up period of 29 months (range, 24–34 months). The primary endpoint was the postoperative Harris hip score (HHS). The secondary endpoints were the operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fluoroscopy screening time, fracture reduction quality, and incidence of postoperative complications at the final follow-up. Results The HHS, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fluoroscopy screening time, and incidence of postoperative complications were significantly different between the groups, with Group M showing superior clinical outcomes. Conclusion In patients with an isolated acetabular fracture, 3D printing mirror model technology might lead to more accurate and efficient treatment than traditional 3D printing technology.

scholarly journals Traditional versus mirror three-dimensional printing technology for isolated acetabular fractures: a retrospective study with a median follow-up of 25 months

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 030006052110285
Author(s):  
Kai Xiao ◽  
Bo Xu ◽  
Lin Ding ◽  
Weiguang Yu ◽  
Lei Bao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Acetabular Fractures ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
3D Printing Technology ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective To assess the outcomes of traditional three-dimensional (3D) printing technology (TPT) versus mirror 3D printing technology (MTT) in treating isolated acetabular fractures (IAFs). Methods Consecutive patients with an IAF treated by either TPT or MTT at our tertiary medical centre from 2012 to 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Follow-up was performed 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively and annually thereafter. The primary outcome was the Harris hip score (HHS), and the secondary outcomes were major intraoperative variables and key orthopaedic complications. Results One hundred fourteen eligible patients (114 hips) with an IAF (TPT, n = 56; MTT, n = 58) were evaluated. The median follow-up was 25 months (range, 21–28 months). At the last follow-up, the mean HHS was 82.46 ±14.70 for TPT and 86.30 ± 13.26 for MTT with a statistically significant difference. Significant differences were also detected in the major intraoperative variables (operation time, intraoperative blood loss, number of fluoroscopic screenings, and anatomical reduction number) and the major orthopaedic complications (loosening, implant failure, and heterotopic ossification). Conclusion Compared with TPT, MTT tends to produce accurate IAF reduction and may result in better intraoperative variables and a lower rate of major orthopaedic complications.

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