...Tianbiao Yu; Yu Zhao; Xiaoxi Bi; Boxue Song; Ying Chen Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of the porous structure on the maximum stress and modulus of elasticity of the specimens which are fabricated by rapid prototypes. According to the experimental results, modify...

... re-use rights only Corrosion 3D Rapid prototypes Restoration Silver Silver has been a widely used metal since ancient times in the manufacturing of jewellery, common daily objects and religious artefacts. These artworks are part of the cultural heritage and authenticate...

... technologies CAD Dentistry Rapid prototypes Printing Computer-aided design/additive manufacturing (CAD/AM) in medicine enables complex designs that overcome constraints associated with other forms of manual fabrication, a greater level of repeatable precision and improves communication in medicine...

... can be contacted at: jinchengwang@hotmail.com and Yanguo Qin can be contacted at: my.hanqing@gmail.com 17 01 2016 05 05 2016 08 07 2016 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Rapid prototypes 3D printing Bone...

... and compressive strength, respectively. Thus, the Young’s modulus and compressive strength of zigzag structured cellular Ti6Al4V solids have been increased accordingly. Mechanical properties Rapid prototypes Porous materials Electron beam melting Microstructure Ti6A14V Materials with cellular...

.... Innovation Manufacturing systems CAD Rapid prototypes Developing an invention usually involves writing, drawing, making models and experimenting with different materials, parts and processes. Education plays a great role at enabling people to conceive and implement new ideas (Berry et al...

... Article Type: 2013 Awards for Excellence From: Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 20, Issue 1 The following article was selected for this year’s Outstanding Paper Award for Rapid Prototyping Journal "Integrating stereolithography and direct print technologies for 3D...

...Mathias Vermeulen; Tom Claessens; Benjamin Van Der Smissen; Cedric S. Van Holsbeke; Jan W. De Backer; Peter Van Ransbeeck; Pascal Verdonck Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use rapid prototyping technology, in this case fused deposition modeling (FDM), to manufacture 2D and 3D particle image...

...John Lee; Adam Huang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the effects of fatigue on fused deposition modeling rapid prototyped acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) materials. Design/methodology/approach FDM dog bones based on UNI EN ISO 527‐1 (1997) were tested at 100, 80, 60...

...Yong Chen; Charlie C.L. Wang Purpose Most layer‐based rapid prototyping systems use polygonal models as input. In addition, the input polygonal models need to be manifold and water‐tight; otherwise the built objects may have defects or the building process may fail in some cases. This paper aims...

... component prototype Hybrid manufacturing STEP Machine tools Software tools Rapid prototypes Parts Assembly Today, there are many ways to improve efficiency in manufacturing. However, the traditional cornerstones, which are cost, quality, and time‐to‐market, are the prime business targets...

... for the spine. This research was conducted to contribute and provide much needed progress in this area of application. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Spinal cord Bones Rapid prototypes Musculoskeletal system Intervertebral disc Rapid manufacturing Patient‐specific Spine Arthroscopy...

... and plaster. The face model, on which the cushion CAD design was based, was digitized by the reverse‐engineering technology. The RT of the cushion was then designed and manufactured by two rapid prototyping techniques – Objet's PolyJet and shape deposition manufacturing (SDM). Finally, silicone was cast...

...Xiaoyong Tian; Dichen Li; Juergen G. Heinrich Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the rapid prototyping of porcelain products by using layer‐wise slurry deposition (LSD), in order to reduce the time to market of new or customized porcelain products or artworks. Design/methodology...

... with surgeon. Rapid prototypes Manufacturing systems Prosthetic devices Computer aided design Total hip replacement Fill and fit Medical rapid prototyping An optimal fit‐and‐fill between the prosthesis stem and the host bone is difficult to achieve in practice, with commercially...

...Annalisa Tirella; Carmelo De Maria; Giuseppe Criscenti; Giovanni Vozzi; Arti Ahluwalia Purpose The traditional tissue engineering approach employs rapid prototyping systems to realise microstructures (i.e. scaffolds) which recapitulate the function and organization of native tissues. The purpose...

...Mohammad Vaezi; Chee Kai Chua; Siaw Meng Chou Purpose Today, medical models can be made by the use of medical imaging systems through modern image processing methods and rapid prototyping (RP) technology. In ultrasound imaging systems, as images are not layered and are of lower quality as compared...

... cast. With the software, the unwanted undercuts were eliminated based on the desired path of insertion. Parts of the RPD framework were then successfully custom‐designed and combined as a whole. Findings A sacrificial pattern was produced by rapid prototyping (RP) method and finally casted...

...Ian Campbell; David Bourell; Ian Gibson Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a personalised view by the Editors of the Rapid Prototyping Journal. Design/methodology/approach It collects their years of experience in a series of observations and experiences that can...

... for design for RM. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Manufacturing systems Rapid prototypes Rapid prototyping Rapid manufacturing Laminated manufacturing Powder‐bed technologies Deposition technologies CNC machining Hybrid processes Rapid prototyping (RP) is an automatic...