scholarly journals 3D printed extraction devices in the analytical laboratory—a case study of Soxhlet extraction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Cocovi-Solberg ◽  
Manuel Miró
Keyword(s):  
Soxhlet Extraction ◽  
Analytical Laboratory ◽  
3D Printed

3D printing for chest wall reconstructive surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1217-1225
Author(s):  
Ranjeet Agarwala ◽  
Carlos J. Anciano ◽  
Joshua Stevens ◽  
Robert Allen Chin ◽  
Preston Sparks
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
3D Model ◽  
Titanium Plate ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Content Type ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Wall Construction

Purpose The purpose of the paper was to present a specific case study of how 3D printing was introduced in the chest wall construction process of a specific patient with unique medical condition. A life-size 3D model of the patient’s chest wall was 3D printed for pre-surgical planning. The intent was to eliminate the need for operative exposure to map the pathological area. The model was used for preoperative visualization and formation of a 1-mm thick titanium plate implant, which was placed in the patient during chest wall reconstructive surgery. The purpose of the surgery was to relive debilitating chronic pain due to right scapular entrapment. Design/methodology/approach The patient was born with a twisted spine. Over time, it progressed to severe and debilitating scoliosis, which required the use of a thoracic brace. Computerized tomography (CT) data were converted to a 3D printed model. The model was used to size and form a 1-mm thick titanium plate implant. It was also used to determine the ideal location for placement of the plate during thoracotomy preoperatively. Findings The surgery, aided by the model, was successful and resulted in a significantly smaller incision. The techniques reduced invasiveness and enabled the doctors to conduct the procedure efficiently and decreased surgery time. The patient experienced relief of the chronic debilitating pain and no longer need the thoracic brace. Originality/value The 3D model facilitated pre-operative planning and modeling of the implant. It also enabled accurate incision locations of the thoracotomy site and placement of the implant. Although chest wall reconstruction surgeries have been undertaken, this paper documents a specific case study of chest wall construction fora specific patient with unique pathological conditions.

The Sparthan Three-Dimensional Printed Exo-Glove: A Preliminary Evaluation of Performance Via Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomás A. Georgiou ◽  
Davide Asnaghi ◽  
Alva Liang ◽  
Alice M. Agogino
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Of Performance ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Hand Exoskeleton ◽  
And Performance

This paper describes the development and testing of a low-cost three-dimensional (3D) printed wearable hand exoskeleton to assist people with limited finger mobility and grip strength. The function of the presented orthosis is to support and enable light intensity activities of daily living and improve the ability to grasp and hold objects. The Sparthan Exoskeleton prototype utilizes a cable-driven design applied to individual digits with motors. The initial prototype is presented in this paper along with a preliminary evaluation of durability and performance efficacy.

scholarly journals Assessment of body-powered 3D printed partial finger prostheses: a case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keaton J. Young ◽  
James E. Pierce ◽  
Jorge M. Zuniga
Keyword(s):  
3D Printed

scholarly journals Characterization of Soft Tooling Photopolymers and Processes for Micromixing Devices with Variable Cross-Section

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 970
Author(s):  
J. Israel Martínez-López ◽  
Héctor Andrés Betancourt Cervantes ◽  
Luis Donaldo Cuevas Iturbe ◽  
Elisa Vázquez ◽  
Edisson A. Naula ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Regime ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Microfluidic Devices ◽  
Variable Cross Section ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
Multiple Cross ◽  
3D Printed

In this paper, we characterized an assortment of photopolymers and stereolithography processes to produce 3D-printed molds and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) castings of micromixing devices. Once materials and processes were screened, the validation of the soft tooling approach in microfluidic devices was carried out through a case study. An asymmetric split-and-recombine device with different cross-sections was manufactured and tested under different regime conditions (10 < Re < 70). Mixing performances between 3% and 96% were obtained depending on the flow regime and the pitch-to-depth ratio. The study shows that 3D-printed soft tooling can provide other benefits such as multiple cross-sections and other potential layouts on a single mold.

A Case Study in 3D Printed Porous Ceramics: Infant Incubator Humidification System

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaf Diegel ◽  
Andrew Withell ◽  
Deon Debeer ◽  
Mark Wu
Keyword(s):  
Material Properties ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Porous Ceramics ◽  
Burn Out ◽  
Infant Incubator ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Factorial Design Experiment

This paper describes research in adapting 3D printers to operate with low-cost ceramic materials. The components produced with these clay-based ceramic powders can be fired to produce strong, complex and lightweight ceramic parts. The final material properties, including the porosity of the parts, can be controlled through the part design and, potentially, through additives to the material that burn out during firing. The paper begins with a brief description of the 3D printing process and how it can be used with clay powders. It then introduces a factorial design experiment initiated to explore the effect of ingredient and parameter variations on the dimensional stability and material properties of green and fired ceramic parts. It then presents a case study in which 3D printed ceramic parts are used in the humidification system for an infant incubator for developing countries.

scholarly journals Open Design and 3D Printing of Face Shields: The Case Study of a UK-China Initiative

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 511-524
Author(s):  
Simeng Li ◽  
Liang Hao ◽  
Qiaoyu Chen ◽  
Lu Zhang ◽  
Ping Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Open Design ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
The Uk

At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, many countries lacked personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect healthcare workers. To address this problem, open design and 3D printing technologies were adopted to provide much-in-need PPEs for key workers. This paper reports an initiative by designers and engineers in the UK and China. The case study approach and content analysis method were used to study the stakeholders, the design process, and other relevant issues such as regulation. Good practice and lessons were summarised, and suggestions for using distributed 3D printing to supply PPEs were made. It concludes that 3D printing has played an important role in producing PPEs when there was a shortage of supply, and distributed manufacturing has the potential to quickly respond to local small-bench production needs. In the future, clearer specification, better match of demands and supply, and quicker evaluation against relevant regulations will provide efficiency and quality assurance for 3D printed PPE supplies.

scholarly journals EVOLUTION OF THE COLUMN FOULING PRODUCTION IN WELLS PRODUCING OIL END GAS: CASE STUDY

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Fernando Nunes DA SILVA ◽  
Jardel Dantas DA CUNHA ◽  
Andréa Francisca Fernandes BARBOSA ◽  
Djalma Ribeiro DA SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Temperature Increase ◽  
Water Injection ◽  
Soxhlet Extraction ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Scale Formation ◽  
Injection Well ◽  
Extraction Techniques ◽  
Bicarbonate Ions

In the oil industry the problem of scale formation causes a lot of damage, including the reduction in the production of liquid and thus can be cited oil, also with the increased costs for the production there of. The study of scale is then of paramount importance for the understanding of their formation mechanism and the choice of method for prevention and / or removal. Soxhlet extraction techniques EFRX, XRD and SEM were used to characterize a sample collected in the column of producing a water injection well. Through the analysis of the results was identified scale ferruginous type which its formation is associated with the presence of corrosive agents; and carbonate type, and its formation influenced by the concentration of calcium and bicarbonate ions dissolved in the water , since such formation is common in wells which have a high content of these ions , which is also favored by decreasing the pressure and temperature increase reservoir

scholarly journals 3D-printed valves to assist noninvasive ventilation procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-202
Author(s):  
Guilherme Arthur Longhitano ◽  
Geovany Candido ◽  
Leonardo Mendes Ribeiro Machado ◽  
Paulo Inforçatti Neto ◽  
Marcelo Fernandes de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Noninvasive Ventilation ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Air Leakage ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Air Contamination ◽  
Sintering Additive ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Full Face

Aim: To produce valves to be used with full-face snorkeling masks for noninvasive ventilation (NIV) procedure during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Materials & methods: ISINNOVA’s Charlotte valves for full-face snorkeling masks used for NIV procedures were redesigned, produced by selective laser sintering additive manufacturing, and submitted to air leakage tests. Results: The final model assembly did not present air leakage during the NIV procedure on human models, minimizing risks of air contamination. Conclusion: This study shows the feasibility of using additive manufactured valves with snorkel facial masks to support health systems during COVID-19 and possible future pandemics.

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