scholarly journals Universal CubeSat Platform Design Technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 01002
Author(s):  
Zhiyong Chen
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
System Development ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Fem Simulation ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Scientific Impact ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Small Parts ◽  
3D Printing Technique ◽  
Printing Techniques

This article summarizes cubesat technology, provides examples of their scientific impact, and describes the design and the manufacturing of a Cubesat platform. As for the design of the overall frame structure of the CubeSat, we have searched a lot of literature and consulted many predecessors' designs, and collected many satellite structure images. After analyzing the data, we aimed at all kinds of different structures’ advantages and disadvantages, finally we got a best design. It is a satellite of cubic shape (10 cm per side), weighing approximately 1kg, based on the creation of a central body made of different material using the 3D-Printing techniques. The 3D-Printing technique has several advantages including fast implementation, accuracy in manufacturing small parts and low cost. Moreover, concerning the construction of a small satellite, this technique is very useful thanks to the accuracy achievable in details, which are sometimes difficult and expensive to realize with the use of tools machine. The structure must be able to withstand the launch loads. For this reason, several simulations using an FEM simulation and an intensive vibration test campaign will be performed in the system development and test phase.

Advantages and risks of crowdfunding as a model of financing startups and community development projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (4) ◽  
pp. 84-98
Author(s):  
Vitalii RYSIN ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
System Development ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
The Public ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Capital Access

Crowdfunding as a tool for alternative financing has emerged relatively recently and is of limited use in Ukraine today. At the same time, it has significant potential, which can contribute to the implementation of a wide range of projects that for various reasons are not of interest to traditional lenders or investors. The aim of the article is to determine the benefits of crowdfunding for its participants, the peculiarities of the implementation of certain types of crowdfunding and identify risks that may be generated by them, as well as develop practical recommendations for crowdfunding campaigns by entrepreneurs and authors of community development projects. The article identifies the benefits of crowdfunding for project authors (low cost of capital, access to information and potential investors) and investors (clarity, low risks, access to new products, the ability to support creative ideas), substantiates the role of crowdfunding platforms in realizing the benefits of crowdfunding. The advantages and disadvantages of using certain types of crowdfunding are described. Recommendations for planning and implementation of the main stages of crowdfunding campaigns - idea development, target audience determination, research, communication, project budgeting, reward system development, campaign schedule development – are developed. The factors of choosing a crowdfunding platform for hosting the project are determined. The possibility of using crowdfunding for collective financing of socio-cultural projects within the public budgets of the united territorial communities is shown. The risks of using crowdfunding for project authors and potential investors are identified. Those risks are primarily related to realistic expectations and proper preparation for the fundraising campaign by project authors, as well as the lack of guarantees for investors in the event of problems or bankruptcy of the crowdfunding platform. The author highlights that the growth of public awareness about the possibilities of implementing social or business initiatives through crowdfunding platforms will contribute to the development of platforms, improvement of technological equipment, and expansion of their range of services.

scholarly journals A review of 3D printing processes and materials for soft robotics

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 1345-1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yee Ling Yap ◽  
Swee Leong Sing ◽  
Wai Yee Yeong
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Soft Robotics ◽  
Soft Robots ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Future ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Multiple Materials ◽  
Printing Processes ◽  
Printing Techniques

Purpose Soft robotics is currently a rapidly growing new field of robotics whereby the robots are fundamentally soft and elastically deformable. Fabrication of soft robots is currently challenging and highly time- and labor-intensive. Recent advancements in three-dimensional (3D) printing of soft materials and multi-materials have become the key to enable direct manufacturing of soft robots with sophisticated designs and functions. Hence, this paper aims to review the current 3D printing processes and materials for soft robotics applications, as well as the potentials of 3D printing technologies on 3D printed soft robotics. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews the polymer 3D printing techniques and materials that have been used for the development of soft robotics. Current challenges to adopting 3D printing for soft robotics are also discussed. Next, the potentials of 3D printing technologies and the future outlooks of 3D printed soft robotics are presented. Findings This paper reviews five different 3D printing techniques and commonly used materials. The advantages and disadvantages of each technique for the soft robotic application are evaluated. The typical designs and geometries used by each technique are also summarized. There is an increasing trend of printing shape memory polymers, as well as multiple materials simultaneously using direct ink writing and material jetting techniques to produce robotics with varying stiffness values that range from intrinsically soft and highly compliant to rigid polymers. Although the recent work is done is still limited to experimentation and prototyping of 3D printed soft robotics, additive manufacturing could ultimately be used for the end-use and production of soft robotics. Originality/value The paper provides the current trend of how 3D printing techniques and materials are used particularly in the soft robotics application. The potentials of 3D printing technology on the soft robotic applications and the future outlooks of 3D printed soft robotics are also presented.

Comparison of Supermacroporous Polyester Matrices Fabricated by Thermally Induced Phase Separation and 3D Printing Techniques

2019 ◽  
Vol 822 ◽  
pp. 277-283
Author(s):  
Mariia Stepanova ◽  
Aleksei Eremin ◽  
Ilia Averianov ◽  
Iosif Gofman ◽  
Antonina Lavrentieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Uniaxial Compression Test ◽  
Thermally Induced Phase Separation ◽  
Cell Penetration ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Printing Technique ◽  
3D Printing Technique ◽  
Printing Techniques

Supermacroporous three-dimensional matrices based on poly-D,L-lactide or polycaprolactone were fabricated by thermally induced phase separation method and 3D printing technique. The morphology and mechanical properties of the resulting matrices were studied with the use of optical and scanning electron microscopy and the uniaxial compression test, respectively. All matrices were characterized with supermacroporous structure suitable for cell penetration. A significant increase in Young's modulus and tensile strength was established for both polymer matrices prepared by 3D printing technique.

Dimensional Tolerance of Casting in the Bridgman Furnace Based on 3D Printing Techniques

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Xintao Zhu ◽  
Fu Wang ◽  
Dexin Ma ◽  
Andreas Bührig-Polaczek
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Investment Casting ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Dimensional Accuracy ◽  
Metal Casting ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Printing Techniques ◽  
Short Times

In this article, the feasibility and the dimensional accuracy based on the 3D printing technology during investment casting of non-vacuum and Bridgman furnace are investigated based on the coordinate measuring machine to calculate the dimensional tolerances through a systematic approach. The research proved that both the investigated RC solutions are effective at obtaining cast technological prototypes in short times and at low cost, with dimensional tolerances that are completely consistent with metal casting processes.

scholarly journals 3D printing of composite reflectors for enhanced light collection in scintillation detectors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petr Sokolov ◽  
Dmitrii Komissarenko ◽  
Georgy Dosovitskiy ◽  
Mikhail Korzhik
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Formation Rate ◽  
Light Collection ◽  
Staircase Effect ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Scintillator Detectors ◽  
Reflecting Surfaces ◽  
First Time ◽  
3D Printing Technique

<div>The present study deals with the fabrication of light-reflecting materials used in pixelated scintillator detectors. For the first time, the reflecting surfaces for pixels of different sizes (from 0.8 to 3.2 mm) were obtained via a low-cost DLP 3D printing technique. The material for the reflectors was the new composite of transparent ultraviolet light-cured resin and TiO<sub>2</sub> as a light-scattering filler. It was observed that TiO<sub>2</sub> showed better performance compare to other pigments such as BaSO<sub>4</sub>, hBN or cubic zirconia. The object formation rate was about 1 cm per hour with the possibility to produce several parts simultaneously that simplifies the wrapping procedure. It was found that the regular grooves pattern of the fabricated parts (staircase effect) could increase a light collection from a scintillator. The reflective properties of such surfaces were comparable to conventional reflection coating (e.g., Teflon wrapping).<br></div>Presented at the 2019 IEEE NSS & MIC conference, Manchester, UK. 14 pages, 12 figures, 1 table. Journal reference: Optical Materials V. 108, October 2020, p. 110393.

scholarly journals 3D printing of composite reflectors for enhanced light collection in scintillation detectors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petr Sokolov ◽  
Dmitrii Komissarenko ◽  
Georgy Dosovitskiy ◽  
Mikhail Korzhik
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Formation Rate ◽  
Light Collection ◽  
Staircase Effect ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Scintillator Detectors ◽  
Reflecting Surfaces ◽  
First Time ◽  
3D Printing Technique

<div>The present study deals with the fabrication of light-reflecting materials used in pixelated scintillator detectors. For the first time, the reflecting surfaces for pixels of different sizes (from 0.8 to 3.2 mm) were obtained via a low-cost DLP 3D printing technique. The material for the reflectors was the new composite of transparent ultraviolet light-cured resin and TiO<sub>2</sub> as a light-scattering filler. It was observed that TiO<sub>2</sub> showed better performance compare to other pigments such as BaSO<sub>4</sub>, hBN or cubic zirconia. The object formation rate was about 1 cm per hour with the possibility to produce several parts simultaneously that simplifies the wrapping procedure. It was found that the regular grooves pattern of the fabricated parts (staircase effect) could increase a light collection from a scintillator. The reflective properties of such surfaces were comparable to conventional reflection coating (e.g., Teflon wrapping).<br></div>Presented at the 2019 IEEE NSS & MIC conference, Manchester, UK. 14 pages, 12 figures, 1 table. Journal reference: Optical Materials V. 108, October 2020, p. 110393.

Could the Old Poly(methylmethacrylate) Face Arrising Challanges of New Advanced Technologies for Dental Prosthesis Manufacturing?

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (9) ◽  
pp. 2102-2107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenia Eftimie Totu ◽  
Corina Marilena Cristache
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
Printing Technique ◽  
Reliable Solution ◽  
Contamination Wear ◽  
3D Printing Technique

The biocompatibility, relatively low cost and excellent aesthetic appearance of polymer Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) makes it the material of choice for fabricating partially and complete dentures. Nowadays the emerging 3D printing technique imposed itself as reliable solution for obtaining dental devices. However, extensive usage of such technique is still limited due to the materials available. Despite PMMA�s drawbacks, mainly related to bacterial contamination, wear and mechanical failures, composite polymeric matrix has issued high interest lately. An important improvement in basic material properties have been achieved due to the inclusion of nanosystems, either nanoparticles or nanotubes. The newly shown versatility of reinforced PMMA sustains it as the best alternative for stereolithography (3D printing) technique. This paper highlights the improvements of PMMA by adding different type of nanofillers. Therefore, prospective randomized clinical in vivo studies with the use of biocompatible tested modified filled PMMA and modern technologies should be performed.

Data-Driven Predictive Modeling of Tensile Behavior of Parts Fabricated by Cooperative 3D Printing

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziyang Zhang ◽  
Laxmi Poudel ◽  
Zhenghui Sha ◽  
Wenchao Zhou ◽  
Dazhong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Predictive Model ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
Volume Production ◽  
3D Printing Technique ◽  
Printing Techniques

Abstract 3D printing has been extensively used for rapid prototyping as well as low-volume production in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. However, conventional manufacturing processes (i.e., injection molding and CNC machining) are more economical than 3D printing for high-volume mass production. In addition, current 3D printing techniques are not capable of fabricating large components due to the limited build size of commercially available 3D printers. To increase 3D printing throughput and build volume, a novel cooperative 3D printing technique has been recently introduced. Cooperative 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process where individual mobile 3D printers collaborate on printing a part simultaneously, thereby increasing printing speed and build volume. While cooperative 3D printing has the potential to fabricate larger components more efficiently, the mechanical properties of the components fabricated by cooperative 3D printing have not been systematically characterized. This paper aims to develop a data-driven predictive model that predicts the tensile strength of the components fabricated by cooperative 3D printing. Experimental results have shown that the predictive model is capable of predicting tensile strength as well as identifying the significant factors that affect the tensile strength.

scholarly journals Recent trends and advances in 3d printing for biomedical applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1126-1135
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Technological Field ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Industry Trends ◽  
Printing Techniques

3D printing has revolutionized the technological field with its rapid growth and broad popularity throughout the globe. It is one of the most sought out techniques being used because of the speed and development it offers in production, customization features, and numerous diverse opportunities it provides in every field. It has found applications in fields ranging from automobiles to the architecture industry. It has also seen tremendous growth in the medical field in recent years, but the growth hasn’t been significant as in other fields due to the limitations in the use of materials it can be integrated with. This review article provides the current scenario of 3d printing in medical fields, such as the bioprinting of tissues and the integration of nanotechnology in 3d-printing of biomaterials. Though the article focuses on tissue engineering, it also sheds light on the various 3d printing methods outlining how different forms of 3d printing techniques are contributing to the medical field. Various materials which have been used as biomaterials has also been discussed along with their usages and contribution in different 3d printing techniques and their respective advantages and disadvantages. Along with the industry trends and advantages of 3d printing in the medical field, this review article also discusses the limitations and potential threats of this technology.

Application of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Method of 3D Printing in Drug Delivery

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 433-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjunjiao Long ◽  
Hamideh Gholizadeh ◽  
Jun Lu ◽  
Craig Bunt ◽  
Ali Seyfoddin
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Accurate Dose ◽  
Drug Delivery Devices ◽  
3D Printing Technique

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging manufacturing technology for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a low cost extrusion-based 3D printing technique that can deposit materials layer-by-layer to create solid geometries. This review article aims to provide an overview of FDM based 3D printing application in developing new drug delivery systems. The principle methodology, suitable polymers and important parameters in FDM technology and its applications in fabrication of personalised tablets and drug delivery devices are discussed in this review. FDM based 3D printing is a novel and versatile manufacturing technique for creating customised drug delivery devices that contain accurate dose of medicine( s) and provide controlled drug released profiles.

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