scholarly journals Method of Medical Equipment Evaluation and Preparation for On-Demand Additive Manufacturing with the Conventional Supply Chain Being Broken: A Case Study of Mask Filter Adapter Production during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 12016
Author(s):  
Michał Karoluk ◽  
Gustaw Koenig ◽  
Tomasz Kurzynowski
Keyword(s):  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Properties Of Materials

A year after the first cases, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to put immense pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. With supply chains broken, the only opportunity for hospitals was to turn to unconventional solutions to overcome medical equipment shortages in the shortest possible time. This paper describes the methodology that allows the preparation of medical equipment to be additionally manufactured in keeping with medical requirements. The proposed method focuses on cytotoxicity tests against HaCaT, L929, A549 cell lines, and the assessment of potential antimicrobial properties of materials. The application of the proposed method is shown by the example of an adapter that connects a full mask with widely available DAR filters. The prototyping and fabrication of adapters were conducted with the fused deposition modelling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies. The adapters increased the number of masks available to medical personnel, and by the same token, ensured the continuity of their work.

A review on advancements in applications of fused deposition modelling process

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathies T. ◽  
Senthil P. ◽  
Anoop M.S.
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Rapid Tooling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Customized Products

Purpose Fabrication of customized products in low volume through conventional manufacturing incurs a high cost, longer processing time and huge material waste. Hence, the concept of additive manufacturing (AM) comes into existence and fused deposition modelling (FDM), is at the forefront of researches related to polymer-based additive manufacturing. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the research works carried on the applications of FDM. Design/methodology/approach In the present paper, an extensive review has been performed related to major application areas (such as a sensor, shielding, scaffolding, drug delivery devices, microfluidic devices, rapid tooling, four-dimensional printing, automotive and aerospace, prosthetics and orthosis, fashion and architecture) where FDM has been tested. Finally, a roadmap for future research work in the FDM application has been discussed. As an example for future research scope, a case study on the usage of FDM printed ABS-carbon black composite for solvent sensing is demonstrated. Findings The printability of composite filament through FDM enhanced its application range. Sensors developed using FDM incurs a low cost and produces a result comparable to those conventional techniques. EMI shielding manufactured by FDM is light and non-oxidative. Biodegradable and biocompatible scaffolds of complex shapes are possible to manufacture by FDM. Further, FDM enables the fabrication of on-demand and customized prosthetics and orthosis. Tooling time and cost involved in the manufacturing of low volume customized products are reduced by FDM based rapid tooling technique. Results of the solvent sensing case study indicate that three-dimensional printed conductive polymer composites can sense different solvents. The sensors with a lower thickness (0.6 mm) exhibit better sensitivity. Originality/value This paper outlines the capabilities of FDM and provides information to the user about the different applications possible with FDM.

Generating Porous Ceramic Scaffolds: Processing and Properties

2010 ◽  
Vol 441 ◽  
pp. 155-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrike Deisinger
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Porous Ceramic ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Pore Geometry ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Ink Jet ◽  
Jet Printing

For tissue regeneration in medicine three-dimensional scaffolds with specific characteristics are required. A very important property is a high, interconnecting porosity to enable tissue ingrowth into the scaffold. Pore size distribution and pore geometry should be adapted to the respective tissue. Additionally, the scaffolds should have a basic stability for handling during implantation, which is provided by ceramic scaffolds. Various methods to produce such ceramic 3D scaffolds exist. In this paper conventional and new fabrication techniques are reviewed. Conventional methods cover the replica of synthetic and natural templates, the use of sacrificial templates and direct foaming. Rapid prototyping techniques are the new methods listed in this work. They include fused deposition modelling, robocasting and dispense-plotting, ink jet printing, stereolithography, 3D-printing, selective laser sintering/melting and a negative mould technique also involving rapid prototyping. The various fabrication methods are described and the characteristics of the resulting scaffolds are pointed out. Finally, the techniques are compared to find out their disadvantages and advantages.

scholarly journals 3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA)

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 3101
Author(s):  
Abishek Kafle ◽  
Eric Luis ◽  
Raman Silwal ◽  
Houwen Matthew Pan ◽  
Pratisthit Lal Shrestha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Laser Sintering ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
4D Printing ◽  
3D Print ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Print Material ◽  
Material Process ◽  
Printing Processes

Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing is a digital manufacturing process and offers virtually limitless opportunities to develop structures/objects by tailoring material composition, processing conditions, and geometry technically at every point in an object. In this review, we present three different early adopted, however, widely used, polymer-based 3D printing processes; fused deposition modelling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA) to create polymeric parts. The main aim of this review is to offer a comparative overview by correlating polymer material-process-properties for three different 3D printing techniques. Moreover, the advanced material-process requirements towards 4D printing via these print methods taking an example of magneto-active polymers is covered. Overall, this review highlights different aspects of these printing methods and serves as a guide to select a suitable print material and 3D print technique for the targeted polymeric material-based applications and also discusses the implementation practices towards 4D printing of polymer-based systems with a current state-of-the-art approach.

scholarly journals 3D Printing for Hip Implant Applications: A Review

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2682
Author(s):  
Obinna Okolie ◽  
Iwona Stachurek ◽  
Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian ◽  
James Njuguna
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Hip Replacement ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Replacement Treatment ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
3D Printed

There is a rising demand for replacement, regeneration of tissues and organ repairs for patients who suffer from diseased/damaged bones or tissues such as hip pains. The hip replacement treatment relies on the implant, which may not always meet the requirements due to mechanical and biocompatibility issues which in turn may aggravate the pain. To surpass these limitations, researchers are investigating the use of scaffolds as another approach for implants. Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers significant potential as an efficient fabrication technique on personalized organs as it is capable of biomimicking the intricate designs found in nature. In this review, the determining factors for hip replacement and the different fabrication techniques such as direct 3D printing, Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and stereolithography (SLA) for hip replacement. The study also covers surface modifications of 3D printed implants and provides an overview on 3D tissue regeneration. To appreciate the current conventional hip replacement practices, the conventional metallic and ceramic materials are covered, highlighting their rationale as the material of choice. Next, the challenges, ethics and trends in the implants’ 3D printing are covered and conclusions drawn. The outlook and challenges are also presented here. The knowledge from this review indicates that 3D printing has enormous potential for providing a pathway for a sustainable hip replacement.

scholarly journals Rapid Prototyping: Technologies, Materials and Advances

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 891-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Dudek ◽  
A. Rapacz-Kmita
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Composite Fabrication ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Dimensional Printing

AbstractIn the context of product development, the term rapid prototyping (RP) is widely used to describe technologies which create physical prototypes directly from digital data. Recently, this technology has become one of the fastest-growing methods of manufacturing parts. The paper provides brief notes on the creation of composites using RP methods, such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering or melting, laminated object modelling, fused deposition modelling or three-dimensional printing. The emphasis of this work is on the methodology of composite fabrication and the variety of materials used in these technologies.

Application of Fuzzy VIKOR for selection of rapid prototyping technologies in an agile environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Vinodh ◽  
Sakthi Nagaraj ◽  
Jeya Girubha
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Technology Selection ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Pump Impeller ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Fuzzy Vikor

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to report a research in which the applicability of Fuzzy VIKOR in selecting the appropriate rapid prototyping (RP) technologies in an agile environment was examined. Design/methodology/approach – Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) tool can be the best approach for selecting the RP technology because it can handle multiple criteria associated with the selection process. In the research reported in this paper, compromise-based MCDM ranking methodology, namely, Fuzzy VIKOR was used in an agile environment. The best RP technology to produce prototypes of pump impellers was found and the prototype was developed. Findings – In the case study reported in this paper, it was found that fused deposition modelling (FDM) is the best technique for manufacturing the prototypes of pump impeller. Thus, the application of Fuzzy VIKOR generated the solution, which was acceptable to the decision makers. Research limitations/implications – In certain situations, Fuzzy VIKOR methodology ends up with one or more solutions. Based on the acceptable advantage and acceptable stability conditions, the compromise solution needs to be derived. The solution derived from the study needs to be checked for practical feasibility by the decision makers. Practical implications – This case study was conducted in a pump impeller manufacturing unit. Therefore, appropriate RP technology will be selected by the organizations to produce the prototype of pump components. Thus, it implies that the results obtained from this study were validated in a manufacturing environment. Originality/value – Application of Fuzzy VIKOR for RP technology selection in the context of agile environment is the original contribution of this study.

scholarly journals Advances in Orthotic and Prosthetic Manufacturing: A Technology Review

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Barrios-Muriel ◽  
Francisco Romero-Sánchez ◽  
Francisco Javier Alonso-Sánchez ◽  
David Rodríguez Salgado
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Laminated Object Manufacturing ◽  
Body Shapes ◽  
Aided Design

In this work, the recent advances for rapid prototyping in the orthoprosthetic industry are presented. Specifically, the manufacturing process of orthoprosthetic aids are analysed, as thier use is widely extended in orthopedic surgery. These devices are devoted to either correct posture or movement (orthosis) or to substitute a body segment (prosthesis) while maintaining functionality. The manufacturing process is traditionally mainly hand-crafted: The subject’s morphology is taken by means of plaster molds, and the manufacture is performed individually, by adjusting the prototype over the subject. This industry has incorporated computer aided design (CAD), computed aided engineering (CAE) and computed aided manufacturing (CAM) tools; however, the true revolution is the result of the application of rapid prototyping technologies (RPT). Techniques such as fused deposition modelling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), laminated object manufacturing (LOM), and 3D printing (3DP) are some examples of the available methodologies in the manufacturing industry that, step by step, are being included in the rehabilitation engineering market—an engineering field with growth and prospects in the coming years. In this work we analyse different methodologies for additive manufacturing along with the principal methods for collecting 3D body shapes and their application in the manufacturing of functional devices for rehabilitation purposes such as splints, ankle-foot orthoses, or arm prostheses.

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