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A Comparative Analysis of the Classification System for Three-Dimensional Concrete Printers (3D 콘크리트 프린터 분류체계 비교연구)

  • Chung, Jihoon;Lee, Ghang;Kim, Jung-Hoon;Choi, Jaejin
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.3-14
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    • 2020
  • This study reviews and comparatively analyzes existing classification systems for 3D concrete printers to propose a classification system for 3D concrete printers. Several classifications for existing 3D printers have been proposed and used in the market. Nevertheless, quite a few of the printer types such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser melting (SLM) are not suitable for characterizing 3D concrete printers. To derive the properties that distinguish one 3D concrete printer type from the others, this study reviews existing 3D concrete printers and comparatively analyzes the properties of 3D concrete printers identified in previous studies. The results show that existing classifications do not reflect the states-of-the-art of 3D concrete printers, the classification terms are ambiguous, and the entire printing processes are not considered. A new classification system was proposed based on the essential properties of the 3D concrete printers identified through the analysis of related work. The result of this study can be used as a basis for classifying commercial 3D concrete printers as well as studies related to 3D concrete printers.

A Study on the Case of 'Plaster Mold Casting' using 3D Printer - Focused on Ceramic Craft for Use (3D 프린터를 이용한 '석고 몰드 캐스팅' 사례에 관한 연구 - 실용도자공예를 중심으로)

  • Bang, Chang-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.141-149
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    • 2021
  • 3D printers, which emerged in the late 20th century, have become a key part of the fourth industrial revolution in the 21st century. Although 3D printers, the key equipment of the maker movement and the starting point of the new cottage industry in the 21st century, still reveal the limitations of mass production with low output speed and limited filament materials, the use of 3D printers by ceramic craftsmen has recently increased exponentially. However, as part of a way to overcome the discord between craftsmanship and the new technology, which has been repeated over and over in the past in craft history, the study focused on the 'plaster mold casting' technique using 3D printers. Therefore, after analyzing casting techniques of Tony Hansen, Webe van Gansbeck, Jade Crompton, and Ryu Hee-do, the potters who actively developed gypsum techniques in the world's ceramic crafts field and applied them to their own designs, I tried to find the point of convergence between 3D printers and ceramic crafts by presenting examples of effective 3D modeling methods and optimal slip casting methods using 3D printers.

Development of Wearable Fashion Prototypes Using Entry-Level 3D Printers (보급형 3D 프린터를 활용한 착용형 패션 프로토타입 개발)

  • Chun, Jaehoon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.41 no.3
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    • pp.468-486
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    • 2017
  • In this study, three kinds of wearable fashion prototypes were developed using 3D printers with the goal of developing a practical production method for daily clothes. Prototypes were modeled using Rhinoceros software and developed using FDM 3D printers and TPU filaments. The results of this study are as follows. First, it confirmed the possibility of FDM-type entry-level 3D printers as a tool to develop wearable fashion products. Second, TPU filaments that are soft and ductile are highly likely to be used as a clothing material. Third, patterns designed through the 3D modeling process can be sampled directly to a 3D printer and easily corrected and supplemented. Fourth, it was confirmed that TPU prints of about 1.00mm thickness can be sewn with fabric using sewing machines through the development of 'Prototype 1' and 'Prototype 2'; in addition, hand stitching is also possible. Fifth, as in the case of 'Prototype 3', it is possible to fabricate a garment fit enough to the body if the clothing configuration is designed to connect the basic module using TPU filaments. In the future, the development of wearable fashion prototypes using various materials and 3D printing technology will help diversify everyday clothes.

Influence of Perceptual Recognition and User Characteristics of 3D Printer Consumers on Perceived Value and Intent to Use Continuously (3D프린터 소비자의 지각된 인식과 사용자 특성이 지각된 가치와 지속사용 의도에 미치는 영향)

  • Park, Jun-Hong;Lee, Junsang
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.697-703
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    • 2019
  • This study looked at what the perceived recognition and user characteristics of 3D printers have to do with perceived value and intention of continuing use. The data collection was conducted by 300 people, including employees who lived in Korea and used 3D printers. Research has shown that firstly, perceptual perception affects perceived values and intended use. Second, user characteristics have been shown to affect perceived value and intended use. Third, it appears to have a positive effect on perceived values and the intention of continuous use. Therefore, by fully recognizing the usefulness and ease of 3D printers to consumers, and by making them aware of the convenience and reliability of consumers, it will be effective if a strategy is established that has put a lot of interest and effort into making 3D printers more popular and active by enhancing consumers' intention to continuously use 3D printers.

3-Dimensional Modelling of Civil Engineering Structures for 3D Printing and Its Application (3D 프린터 출력을 위한 토목구조물의 3D 모델링 구성 및 활용방안)

  • Park, Sang Mi;Kim, Hyeon Seung;Han, Seon Ju;Kang, Leen Seok
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.37 no.6
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    • pp.1109-1117
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    • 2017
  • Recently, 3D printer technology has been attracting attention in various industrial fields, and research papers are being conducted to utilize 3D printers in the construction industry. Actual structures such as bridges and buildings are being printed to 3D printers, and various applications such as mock-up structures using 3D printers are being proposed. In order to utilize 3D printer technology in the construction field, a 3D model is required, and the 3D BIM data produced at the design stage can be printed by a 3D printers, saving the cost and time of 3D model generation. However, 3D BIM data often does not satisfy the conditions for 3D printer output, causing many errors on output. In this paper, authors propose a problem analysis for 3D BIM model output to 3D printer and a method for reducing errors in 3D printing process of 3D BIM model. In addition, this paper presents a practical application of 3D model output from 3D printer.

An Extended Product Data Management System Supporting Personal Manufacturing Based on Connected Consumer 3D Printing Services (3D 프린팅 서비스 기반 개인제조를 지원하는 확장 제품자료관리 시스템)

  • Do, Namchul
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.215-223
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    • 2016
  • The low price around 1000 USD makes consumer 3D printers as a new additive manufacturing platform for the personal manufacturing where consumers can make and sell their own products. To allow the consumers to design and manufacture their products, not only economic 3D printers but also supporting information systems for their design and manufacturing are essential. This study suggests an extended product data management (PDM) system that can support both the design and manufacturing of personal products with consumer 3D printing services. This extended PDM system helps consumer designers use advanced PDM technologies for their design and connected 3D printing services with Internet of Things (IoT) technology for realization of their products. As a result, the proposed system supports the consumer designers a seamless integrated product development and manufacturing environment supported by PDM and consumer 3D printing services.

Stencil-based 3D facial relief creation from RGBD images for 3D printing

  • Jung, Soonchul;Choi, Yoon-Seok;Kim, Jin-Seo
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.42 no.2
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    • pp.272-281
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    • 2020
  • Three-dimensional (3D) selfie services, one of the major 3D printing services, print 3D models of an individual's face via scanning. However, most of these services require expensive full-color supporting 3D printers. The high cost of such printers poses a challenge in launching a variety of 3D printing application services. This paper presents a stencil-based 3D facial relief creation method employing a low-cost RGBD sensor and a 3D printer. Stencil-based 3D facial relief is an artwork in which some parts are holes, similar to that in a stencil, and other parts stand out, as in a relief. The proposed method creates a new type of relief by combining the existing stencil techniques and relief techniques. As a result, the 3D printed product resembles a two-colored object rather than a one-colored object even when a monochrome 3D printer is used. Unlike existing personalization-based 3D printing services, the proposed method enables the printing and delivery of products to customers in a short period of time. Experimental results reveal that, compared to existing 3D selfie products printed by monochrome 3D printers, our products have a higher degree of similarity and are more profitable.

The Influence of Experiment Variables on DLP 3D Printing using ART Resin (ART 수지의 DLP 3D Printing 가공 시 실험변수의 영향)

  • Shin, Geun-Sik;Kweon, Hyun-Kyu;Kang, Yong-Goo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.101-108
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    • 2017
  • Recently, the patent rights for 3D printing technology have expired, while 3D printers with RP (Rapid Prototyping or Additive Manufacturing) and 3D printing technologies are receiving attention. In particular, the development of 3D printers is rapid in Korea, thanks to the increasing sales and popularity of FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling or Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printers. However, the quality and productivity of the FDM 3D Printer are not good, so customers prefer the DLP (Digital Light Processing) method to avoid these shortcomings. The DLP method has high quality and productivity. However, because of the stereolithography equipment, it has few studies compared to optimal values for elements then FDM 3D printing study. In this study, to find the optimal conditions for 3D printing with the DLP method, the aim is to obtain the optimal values (strength, final time, quality) by changing the light exposure time, layer thickness, and z-axis speed.

Evaluation of the accuracy of provisional restorative resins fabricated using dental 3D printers (치과용 3D 프린터로 제작된 임시 수복용 레진의 정확도 평가)

  • Kim, Min-su;Kim, Won-Gi;Kang, Wol
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.19 no.6
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    • pp.1089-1097
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    • 2019
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the accuracy of provisional restorative resins fabricated using dental three-dimensional (3D) printers. Methods: Provisional restorative resins were fabricated using the first molar of the right mandibular. Three groups comprising a total of 24 samples of such resins were fabricated. The prepared abutment was scanned initially and then designed using a computer-aided design (CAD) software. The conventional subtractive manufacturing system was employed to fabricate the first group of resins, while the second and third groups were fabricated using a digital light processing (DLP) 3D printer and a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, respectively. The internal surfaces of the resins were scanned and 3D measurements of the resins were taken to confirm their accuracy. Results: The root-mean-square deviation (RMS±SD) of the accuracy of the resins fabricated using the conventional subtractive manufacturing system, DLP 3D printer, and SLA 3D printer were 68.83±2.22 ㎛, 74.63±6.23 ㎛, and 61.74±4.09 ㎛, respectively. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test showed significant differences between the three groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Provisional restorative resins fabricated using DLP and SLA 3D printers demonstrated clinically-acceptable results.