Technology evolution and wide research attention on 3D printing efficiency processes have given the prompt need to reach an understanding about each technique’s prowess deliver superior quality levels whilst showing economical process viability become mainstream. Studies in field struggled predict singularities that arise during most Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) practices; therefore, diverse individual description of parameters been performed, but a relationship study between them has not...

Augmented Reality (AR) is worldwide recognized as one of the leading technologies 21st century and pillars new industrial revolution envisaged by Industry 4.0 international program. Several papers describe, in detail, specific applications developed to test its potentiality a variety fields. However, there lack sources detailing current limits this technology event introduction real working environment where everyday tasks could be carried out operators using an AR-based approach. A...

This study examines an innovative surface finishing process for 3D-printed components, designed to enhance quality by applying controlled heating the outer layer. Traditional material extrusion methods typically lead a "staircase effect" or imperfection due layered structure; however, this approach uses heated tool tip smooth and refine without adding further material. Employing prototype with distinct thermal properties, simulations were conducted assess optimal parameters, including...

This paper presents the application of a low-cost 3D printing technology in pre-operative planning and intra-operative decision-making. Starting from Computed Tomography (CT) scans, we were able to reconstruct model area interest with very simple rapid workflow, using open-source software an entry level printer. The use High Temperature Poly-Lactic Acid (HTPLA) by ProtoPasta allowed fabricating sterilizable models, which could be used within surgical field. We believe that our method is...

Functionally graded materials (FGMs) using the finite element method (FEM) with C0 elements, focusing on examination of material variable parameters. The research advances understanding FGMs through a thermo-structural analysis an FGM disk, assessing its response under thermal and mechanical loads. Thermal thermo-mechanica demonstrates precision proposed approach in delineating complex behavior diverse conditions. contributes to enrich comprehension simple FEM models.

In this article, our aim is to underscore the importance of verifying that components produced through material extrusion additive manufacturing exhibit geometric and dimensional conformity with STL (Standard Tessellation Language) model. Currently, business world heavily investing in technologies, but it crucial obtain feedback on accuracy printed component without excessive economic expenditure. For reason, we have opted utilize a mid-range 3D scanner (Revopoint Mini an 0.02 mm)...

This work aims to present an in-house low-cost computer-aided simulation (CASS) process that was recently implemented in the preoperative planning of complex osteotomies for limb deformities children. Five patients admitted Unit Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology from April 2018 December 2019, correcting congenital or post-traumatic were included study. Three-dimensional (3D) digital models generated Computed Tomography (CT) scans, using free open-source software, surgery planned...

Three-dimensional printed custom cutting guides (CCGs) are becoming more and investigated in medical literature, as a patient-specific approach is often desired very much needed today’s surgical practice. printing applications computer-aided simulations (CASS) allow for meticulous preoperatory planning substantial reductions of operating time risk human error. However, several limitations seem to slow the large-scale adoption 3D CCGs. CAD designing skills inevitably develop workflow address...

Complex deformities of lower limbs are frequent in children with genetic or metabolic skeletal disorders. Early correction is frequently required, but it technically difficult and burdened by complications recurrence. Herein, we described the case a 7-year-old girl affected severe bilateral genu varum due to spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. The patient was treated patient-specific osteotomies customized structural wedge allograft using Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) 3D-printed instrumentation...

This paper presents a novel alghorithm of diagnosis and treatment rigid flatfoot due to tarsal coalition. It introduces workflow based on 3D printed models, that ensures more efficiency, not only by reducing costs time, but also improving procedures in the preoperative clinical phase. Since this concerns development new methodology integrates both engineering medical fields, it highlights symmetry. An economic comparison is made between traditional method innovative one; results demonstrate...

Additive manufacturing processes have evolved considerably in the past years, growing into a wide range of products through use different materials depending on its application sectors. Nevertheless, fused deposition modelling (FDM) technique has proven to be an economically feasible process turning additive manufacture technologies from consumer production mainstream technique. Current advances finite element method (FEM) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) technology are unable study...

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing is the most widespread technology in additive manufacturing worldwide that thanks to its low costs, finished component applications, and production process of other parts. The need for lighter higher-performance components has led an increased usage polymeric matrix composites many fields ranging from automotive aerospace. molds used manufacture these are made with different technologies, depending on number pieces be made. Usually, they fiberglass...

Improvements in software for image analysis have enabled advances both medical and engineering industries, including the use of tools to recreate internal parts human body accurately. A research found that FDM-sourced elements shown viability a customized reliable approach orthopedics field. Three-dimensional printing has allowed enhanced accuracy preoperative planning, leading reduced surgery times, fewer unnecessary tissue perforations, healing complications. Furthermore, using custom...

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology allows to choose a large variety of materials and it is widely used by companies individuals nowadays. The cost effectiveness rapid prototyping achievable via FDM, that makes this useful for research innovation. application 3D printing aid production the most common approach. Moreover, use in prototypes result waste material since no reuse considered. In following manuscript, applied mould fabrication achieving low surface roughness at modest...

This work describes a Mixed Reality application useful to modify and cut virtual objects. A digital simulation of surgical operations is presented. Following this approach, surgeons can test all the designed solutions preoperative stage in environment. High precision surgery applications be achieved thanks new methodology. The presented solution hands free does not need use mouse or computer’s keyboard: it based on HoloLens, Leap Motion device Unity. cutting algorithm has been developed...

Since 3D printing was developed, it became the most promising technique to speed up prototyping in a wide variety of areas across industry.Rapid allows medical industry customize surgery procedures, thus predicting its result.Biomedical applications made by grade elastic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU); nontraditional plastic material which obtain additional benefits rapid because flexibility and anti-bacteriological capabilities.The aim this study is assess efficacy TPU polymer, FDM...

The design of an E segment, executive, midsize sedan car was chosen to fill a gap in the market Ford brand and achieve goal innovation looking towards future. has not owned E-segment flagship sports for years, since historic 1960s Falcon. Starting from latter assumption considering that major manufacturers are currently investing heavily cars, it is important new model, which been called Eagle. This model proposed here between other companies already producing sport cars electric sector...

“Innovation activities” means all the scientific, technological, organizational, financial and commercial steps aimed at implementing innovation. Some innovation activities are themselves innovative, others not new, but they necessary for implementation of innovation, such as Research Development linked to a specific Innovation has close reference economic market, that is say with users innovated product: if these sufficiently developed able understand it appreciate it. Innovation, making...

Torsional deformities of the lower limb are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP)-determining gait problems. The mechanisms underlying transverse plane deviations arise from a combination dynamic and static factors. elements may be due to spasticity, contractures muscle imbalances, while ones result excessive femoral anteversion, which decreases efficiency hip abductors by reducing muscular lever arms. A therapeutic approach has been identified multi-level functional surgery for limb....