3D Printing Spare Parts via IP Licensing Contracts

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Bram Westerweel ◽  
Rob J.I. Basten ◽  
Jing-Sheng Jeannette Song
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Spare Parts

scholarly journals Use of Reverse Engineering and Additive Printing in the Reconstruction of Gears

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 274-284
Author(s):  
Dorota Palka
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Common Element ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Computer Aided

AbstractDespite the very rapid technological development, the general concept of mechanical devices has not changed. Still, the most common element of these devices are gears, whose range of use is very wide. There are both technological and historical considerations for the reconstruction of gears and other elements. In particular, this applies to spare parts for technical facilities that are not available on the market or service costs are too high. Contemporary reconstruction is called Reverse Engineering, which offers tools that allow transformation of an existing object through a virtual model into the final real product. Modern production engineering is based on innovative CAD – Computer Aided Designed design methods and computer-aided manufacturing technologies, CAM – Computer Aided Manufacturing. The rapid development of 3D CAD systems has led to the development of solutions to obtain the designed object, already at the development stage. Such a solution is the Rapid Prototyping method, designed for fast, precise and repeatable production of machine components. Widespread use and growing interest in the use of additive printing influenced the development of this technology. The purpose of the article is to present the practical application of the Reverse Engineering method and 3D printing in the reconstruction of gears. The object of research is the real gear, which has been reconstructed using Reverse Engineering and 3D printing. The article presents the basic assumptions of the methods used and the methodology for conducting reconstruction work. FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology was used for the research. The results obtained are a real example of the practical application of the presented methods. At the same time, they create great opportunities for their wider use.

3D Printing of Spare Parts Via IP License Contracts

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bram Westerweel ◽  
Jing-Sheng Jeannette Song ◽  
Rob J.I. Basten
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Spare Parts

Circular Economy, 3D Printing, and the Biosphere Rules

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 95-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Unruh
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Cradle To Cradle

This article applies the Biosphere Rules—a biomimicry-inspired management framework for circular economy initiatives—to the emerging field of additive manufacturing and three-dimensional (3D) Printing, which are revolutionizing industrial sectors from medical devices to spare parts. They are also potentially keys in the emergence of a true circular economy that will bring about environmentally sustainable manufacturing. This article lays out an established strategy that can guide managers and policy makers in pursuit of a cradle-to-cradle economy.

scholarly journals Overview of the use of 3D printing in forensic medicine

Rechtsmedizin ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 292-299
Author(s):  
W. Schweitzer ◽  
M. Thali ◽  
E. Aldomar ◽  
L. Ebert
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Mechanical Anisotropy ◽  
Development Phase ◽  
Biomechanical Models ◽  
End Products

Abstract In forensic medicine the use of so-called 3D printing is a niche application, whereas developments elsewhere in this field are rapidly advancing worldwide. The most common and widespread technology is fusion deposit modelling with polylactic acids (PLA). Although the equipment and materials may be relatively inexpensive and 3D printing relatively fast, the resulting end products tend to also have negative properties, such as poor durability and mechanical anisotropy, which may be an issue depending on the application. In forensic medicine, applications in the field of weapons technology and biomechanical models are realistic and 3D printing is already being used for demonstrations at court hearings and in teaching and also as a technique for building spare parts or accessories. Having a low-cost option for rapid prototyping on-site is particularly useful for the development phase. For finished 3D designs more expensive manufacturing options with a choice of materials with significantly broader mechanical or thermal properties are available. As the technology is undergoing major changes, one should carefully consider whether to enter the field oneself, buy own hardware, use a 3D printing service or seek cooperation possibly with a nearby partner.

scholarly journals Design of ABS Plastic Components through FDM Process for the Quick Replacement of Outworn Parts in a Technological Flow

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-214
Author(s):  
Nicoleta Elisabeta Pascu ◽  
Tiberiu Gabriel Dobrescu ◽  
Emilia Balan ◽  
Gabriel Jiga ◽  
Victor Adir
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Modeling Technology ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Deposition Modeling ◽  
Plastic Components ◽  
Plastic Parts

The paper shows the importance of designing an ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) plastic part which will be produced using FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology; it is obtained a product with the same characteristics provided by the operating guide book. Thus, this solution combines both the capacity of the designer as well as the applied technology and can produce similar or improved plastic components, at the same time maintaining the functional characteristics of the work piece. This paper is a plea for the application of 3D printing using FDM technology for manufacturing components (spare parts) out of production, because the technological systems users no longer have other solutions available for replacing outworn plastic parts. 3D printing using FDM technology is a fast option for replacing outworn components, the modeling, simulation and printing time being shorter than the purchase time of a new subassembly or assembly that has been remanufactured and modernized.

scholarly journals Three-dimensional printing in healthcare

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
A. I. Pérez-Sanpablo
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Initial Examination ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
The Cost

This work aims to briefly present the cutting edge of 3D printing innovation in healthcare. This technology is used for surgical planning, medical education, bioprinting of tissues, and medical equipment spare parts in fields like pharmacology, prosthetics, surgery, and regenerative medicine. A review of the last decade was made in the search engines of PubMed and Espacenet. Three authors reviewed titles, abstracts, and keywords separately to identify studies appropriate to the topic. After the initial examination, complete texts of identified relevant studies were obtained and classified according to the authors. Results were synthesized in a narrative literature review. The revision showed that 3D printing has become of common use in the healthcare system since it allows medical personnel to implement customized solutions for each patient, thus reducing the probability of a false diagnostic or treatment. Major applications among the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing in healthcare were presented. Nowadays, the main challenge in 3D printing is the cost of the equipment and its manufacturing. In the future, the challenges in cost could be reduced, but processing requirements and limited materials may still need further work.

scholarly journals 3D Printing in COVID-19: Productivity Estimation of the Most Promising Open Source Solutions in Emergency Situations

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 4004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mika Salmi ◽  
Jan Sher Akmal ◽  
Eujin Pei ◽  
Jan Wolff ◽  
Alireza Jaribion ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Medical Certification ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Time Critical

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge of demand for medical supplies and spare parts, which has put pressure on the manufacturing sector. As a result, 3D printing communities and companies are currently operating to ease the breakdown in the medical supply chain. If no parts are available, 3D printing can potentially be used to produce time-critical parts on demand such as nasal swabs, face shields, respirators, and spares for ventilators. A structured search using online sources and feedback from key experts in the 3D printing area was applied to highlight critical issues and to suggest potential solutions. The prescribed outcomes were estimated in terms of cost and productivity at a small and large scale. This study analyzes the number and costs of parts that can be manufactured with a single machine within 24 h. It extrapolates this potential with the number of identical 3D printers in the world to estimate the global potential that can help practitioners, frontline workers, and those most vulnerable during the pandemic. It also proposes alternative 3D printing processes and materials that can be applicable. This new unregulated supply chain has also opened new questions concerning medical certification and Intellectual property rights (IPR). There is also a pressing need to develop new standards for 3D printing of medical parts for the current pandemic, and to ensure better national resilience.

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