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Production of a Strain-Measuring Device with an Improved 3D Printer
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2020
This work presents a strain measurement sensor consisting of an amplification mechanism and a polydimethylsiloxane microscope manufactured using an improved 3D printer.
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Design of an Open-Source, Low-Cost Bioink and Food Melt Extrusion 3D Printer
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2020
The aim of this work is to design and construct a reservoir-based melt extrusion three-dimensional printer made from open-source and low-cost components for applications in the biomedical and food printing industries.
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Viability of Bioprinted Cellular Constructs Using a Three Dispenser Cartesian Printer
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2015
A Cartesian bioprinter was designed and fabricated to allow multi-material deposition in precise, reproducible geometries, while also allowing control of environmental factors. Utilizing the three-dimensional bioprinter, complex and viable constructs may be printed and easily reproduced.
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Creating Transient Cell Membrane Pores Using a Standard Inkjet Printer
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2012
A description of the methods used to convert an HP DeskJet 500 printer into a bioprinter. The printer is capable of processing living cells, which causes transient pores in the membrane. These pores can be utilized to incorporate small molecules, including fluorescent G-actin, into the printed cells.
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3D Printing of Biomolecular Models for Research and Pedagogy
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2017
Physical models of biomolecules can facilitate an understanding of their structure-function for the researcher, aid in communication between researchers, and serve as an educational tool in pedagogical endeavors. Here, we provide detailed guidance for the 3D printing of accurate models of biomolecules using fused filament fabrication desktop 3D printers.
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The system spreads a thin layer of metal powder across the build area, then directs a focused laser or electron beam at selected regions. The energy melts or sinters those regions according to the digital model. Afterward, the platform or recoater shifts so another powder layer can be applied and processed.
Powder-bed fusion works across successive layers of loose metal powder, using a laser or electron beam to process selected regions. Other metal 3D printing systems deposit metal feedstock and fuse it during deposition. This distinction changes how material reaches the part and represents two supported approaches within additive manufacturing.
Process monitoring and post-processing help control properties that strongly influence part quality, including porosity, surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical performance. Monitoring supports control during fabrication, while post-processing addresses the condition of the completed part. Together, they help determine whether a printed component meets its intended engineering requirements.
Production begins with a digital model that defines the intended three-dimensional component. The printer then creates the part through successive layers, either by selectively processing powder or by depositing and fusing metal feedstock. Process monitoring and post-processing follow fabrication to help control accuracy, surface condition, porosity, and mechanical performance.
Engineering teams can use metal 3D printing for aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial applications. The technology supports lightweight components, prototypes, tooling, and customized parts, allowing one manufacturing approach to address both development and production needs. Its value is especially apparent when a design requires complex geometry or reduced material waste.
A finished metal part can be assessed through characteristics such as porosity, surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical performance. These outcomes indicate how successfully the fabrication and subsequent processing produced the intended component. In engineering research, evaluating them helps connect the digital design and manufacturing process with the usable quality of the final part.