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Preparatory Research prior to the Development of Consumer-Tailored 3D Printing Service Platform (소비자 맞춤형 삼차원 프린팅 서비스 플랫폼 개발을 위한 탐색)

  • Lee, Guk-Hee;Choi, Hye-Kyong
    • Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.3-16
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    • 2017
  • With the development and proliferation of three-dimensional(3D) printers, consumers in modern society can now print products of what they want three-dimensionally at home. However, consumers themselves would have to produce digital design maps that are compatible with 3D printers and to set up the optimum printing quality and temperature, as well as to pay for maintenance and repair of 3D printers and to respond to any possible lawsuits related to intellectual property right about designs in order to make possible consumer-tailored manufacturing through 3D printing. However, in reality, since it is very difficult for consumers to respond to these issues, it is necessary to develop services that perform 3D printing on behalf of consumers in the desired direction. Motivated by this objective, this study investigated user experiences on Shapeways(www.shapeways.com), which is a global online 3D printing product and sales companies, from many viewpoints in order to obtain insight into 3D printing services and modes which were preferred by consumers. The study result showed that quantitative evaluations on usability, search process, price adequacy, re-visit intention, diversity of design, and satisfaction of design was scored low overall. Furthermore, this study acquired insight about consumer-tailored 3D printing services through constructive suggestions on multi-language support, openness of manufacturing process, simultaneous operation of online and offline sites, design-oriented consumer-tailored manufacturing service, services that ensure delivery safety and product durability, and surface finishing services. This study is expected to provide a wide range of opinions not only on 3D printing service platform development but also on related industry and research.

Design and Implementation of a 3D Pointing Device using Inertial Navigation System (관성항법시스템을 이용한 3D 포인팅 디바이스의 설계 및 구현)

  • Kim, Hong-Sop;Yim, Geo-Su;Han, Man-Hyung;Lee, Keum-Suk
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.83-92
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    • 2007
  • In this paper, we present a design and implementation of three dimensional pointing device using Inertial Navigation System(INS) that acquires coordinates and location information without environmental dependancy. The INS measures coordinates based on the data from gyroscope and accelerometer and corrects the measured data from accelerometer using Kalman-Filter. In order to implement the idea of three dimensional pointing device, we choose a three dimensional Space-recognition mouse and use RFIC wireless communication to send a measured data to receiver for printing out the coordinate on display equipment. Based on INS and Kalman-Filter theoretical knowledge, we design and implement a three dimensional pointing device and verified the usability as an input device that can capture a human's move. also, we describe the applicability of this device in ubiquitous computing environment.

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A Preliminary Study on the Application of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing Technologies to Hot Bulk Forming Processes - Example of Preform Design and Investigation of Hot-working Tool Steel Deposited Surface (3 차원 프린팅 기술의 열간 체적 성형 공정 적용에 관한 기초 연구 - 예비형상 설계 예 및 열간 금형강으로 적층된 표면 특성 분석)

  • Ahn, Dong-Gyu;Kim, Se-Hun;Lee, Ho-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.31 no.12
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    • pp.1093-1100
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    • 2014
  • The goal of this paper is to investigate preliminary the applicability of 3D printing technologies for the development of the hot bulk forming process and die. 3D printing technology based on the plastic material was applied to the preform design of the hot forging process. Plastic hot forging dies were fabricated by Polyjet process for the physical simulation of the workpiece deformation. The feasibility of application of Laser-aided Direct Metal Rapid Tooling (DMT) process to the fabrication of the hot bulk metal forming die was investigated. The SKD61 hot-working tool steel was deposited on the heat treated SKD61 using the DMT process. Fundamental characteristics of SKD 61 hot-working tool steel deposited specimen were examined via hardness and wear experiments as well as the observation of the morphology. Using the results of the examination of fundamental characteristics, the applicability of the DMT process to manufacture hot bulk forming die was discussed.

Development of MEMS based Piezoelectric Inkjet Print Head and Its Applications

  • Shin, Seung-Joo;Lee, Hwa-Sun;Lee, Tae-Kyung;Kim, Sung-Jin
    • Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.20.2-20.2
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    • 2010
  • Recently inkjet printing technology has been developed in the areas of low cost fabrication in environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. Although inkjet printing requires the interdisciplinary researches including development of materials, manufacturing processes and printing equipment and peripherals, manufacturing a printhead is still core of inkjet technology. In this study, a piezoelectric driven DOD (drop on demand) inkjet printhead has been fabricated on three layers of the silicon wafer in MEMS Technology because of its chemical resistance to industrial inks, strong mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy to meet the drop volume uniformity in printed electronics and display industries. The flow passage, filter and nozzles are precisely etched on the layers of the silicon wafers and assembled through silicon fusion bonding without additional adhesives. The piezoelectric is screen-printed on the top the pressure chamber and the nozzle plate surface is treated with non-wetting coating for jetting fluids. Printheads with nozzle number of 16 to 256 have been developed to get the drop volume range from 5 pL to 80 pL in various industrial applications. Currently our printheads are successfully utilized to fabricating color-filters and PI alignment layers in LCD Flat Panel Display and legend marking for PCB in Samsung Electronics.

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Comparison of Flexural Strength of Three-Dimensional Printed Three-Unit Provisional Fixed Dental Prostheses according to Build Directions

  • Park, Sang-Mo;Park, Ji-Man;Kim, Seong-Kyun;Heo, Seong-Joo;Koak, Jai-Young
    • Journal of Korean Dental Science
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.13-19
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the flexural strength of provisional fixed dental prostheses which was three-dimensional (3D) printed by several build directions. Materials and Methods: A metal jig with two abutment teeth and pontic space in the middle was fabricated. This jig was scanned with a desktop scanner and provisional restoration was designed on dental computer-aided design program. On the preprocessing software, the build angles of the restorations were arranged at $0^{\circ}$, $30^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$, and $90^{\circ}$ and support was added and resultant structure was sliced to a thickness of $100{\mu}m$. Processed restorations were printed with digital light processing type 3D printer using poly methyl meta acrylate-based resin. After washing and post-curing, compressive loading was applied at a speed of 1 mm/min on a metal jig fixed to a universal testing machine. The maximum pressure at which fracture occurred was measured. For the statistical analysis, build direction was set as the independent variable and fracture strength as the dependent variable. One-way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc analysis was conducted to compare fracture strength among groups (${\alpha}=0.05$). Result: The mean flexural strength of provisional restoration 3D printed with the build direction of $0^{\circ}$ was $1,053{\pm}168N$; it was $1,183{\pm}188N$ at $30^{\circ}$, $1,178{\pm}81N$ at $45^{\circ}$, $1,166{\pm}133N$ at $60^{\circ}$, and $949{\pm}170N$ at $90^{\circ}$. The group with a build direction of $90^{\circ}$ showed significantly lower flexural strength than other groups (P<0.05). The flexural strength was significantly higher when the build direction was $30^{\circ}$ than when it was $90^{\circ}$ (P<0.01). Conclusion: Among the build directions $0^{\circ}$, $30^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$, and $90^{\circ}$ set for 3D printing of fixed dental prosthesis, an orientation of $30^{\circ}$ is recommended as an effective build direction for 3D printing.

Ceramic Direct Rapid Tooling with FDM 3D Printing Technology (FDM 3D Printing 기술을 응용한 직접식 세라믹 쾌속툴링)

  • Shin, Geun-Sik;Kweon, Hyun-Kyu;Kang, Yong-Goo;Oh, Won-Taek
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.18 no.7
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    • pp.83-89
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    • 2019
  • In the conventional casting and forging method, there is a disadvantage that a mold is an essential addition, and a production cost is increased when a small quantity is produced. In order to overcome this disadvantage, a metal 3D printing production method capable of directly forming a shape without a mold frame is mainly used. In particular, overseas research has been conducted on various materials, one of which is a metal printer. Similarly, domestic companies are also concentrating on the metal printer market. However, In this case of the conventional metal 3D printing method, it is difficult to meet the needs of the industry because of the high cost of materials, equipment and maintenance for product strength and production. To compensate for these weaknesses, printers have been developed that can be manufactured using sand mold, but they are not accessible to the printer company and are expensive to machine. Therefore, it is necessary to supply three-dimensional casting printers capable of metal molding by producing molds instead of conventional metal 3D printing methods. In this study, we intend to reduce the unit price by replacing the printing method used in the sand casting printer with the FDM method. In addition, Ag paste is used to design the output conditions and enable ceramic printing.

Recent Activities of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research in the 3D Printing Processes (3D 프린팅 공정을 이용한 고체 산화물 연료전지 연구 동향)

  • MASAUD, ZUBAIR;KHAN, MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR;HUSSAIN, AMJAD;ISHFAQ, HAFIZ AHMAD;SONG, RAK-HYUN;LEE, SEUNG-BOK;JOH, DONG WOO;LIM, TAK-HYOUNG
    • Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.11-40
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    • 2021
  • Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) has received significant attention recently because of its potential for the clean and efficient power generation. The current manufacturing processes for the SOFC components are somehow complex and expensive, therefore, new and innovative techniques are necessary to provide a great deal of cell performance and fabricability. Three-dimensional (3D) printing processes have the potential to provide a solution to all these problems. This study reviews the literature for manufacturing the SOFC components using 3D printing processes. The technical aspects for fabrication of SOFC components, 3D printing processes optimization and material characterizations are discussed. Comparison of the SOFC components fabricated by 3D printing to those manufactured by conventional ceramic processes is highlighted. Further advancements in the 3D printing of the SOFC components can be a step closer to the cost reduction and commercialization of this technology.

Creating a digitized database of maxillofacial prostheses (obturators): A pilot study

  • Elbashti, Mahmoud;Hattori, Mariko;Sumita, Yuka;Aswehlee, Amel;Yoshi, Shigen;Taniguchi, Hisashi
    • The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.219-223
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    • 2016
  • PURPOSE. This study aimed to create a digitized database of fabricated obturators to be kept for patients' potential emergency needs. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A chairside intraoral scanner was used to scan the surfaces of an acrylic resin obturator. The scanned data was recorded and saved as a single standard tessellation language file using a three-dimensional modeling software. A simulated obturator model was manufactured using fused deposition modeling technique in a three-dimensional printer. RESULTS. The entire obturator was successfully scanned regardless of its structural complexity, modeled as three-dimensional data, and stored in the digital system of our clinic at a relatively small size (19.6 MB). A simulated obturator model was then accurately manufactured from these data. CONCLUSION. This study provides a proof-of-concept for the use of digital technology to create a digitized database of obturators for edentulous maxillectomy patients.

Three-dimensional finite element analysis on the effects of maxillary protraction with an individual titanium plate at multiple directions and locations

  • Fan Wang;Qiao Chang;Shuran Liang;Yuxing Bai
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.54 no.2
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    • pp.108-116
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    • 2024
  • Objective: A three-dimensional-printed individual titanium plate was applied for maxillary protraction to eliminate side effects and obtain the maximum skeletal effect. This study aimed to explore the stress distribution characteristics of sutures during maxillary protraction using individual titanium plates in various directions and locations. Methods: A protraction force of 500 g per side was applied at forward and downward angles between 0° and 60° with respect to the Frankfort horizontal plane, after which the titanium plate was moved 2 and 4 mm upward and downward, respectively. Changes in sutures with multiple protraction directions and various miniplate heights were quantified to analyze their impact on the maxillofacial bone. Results: Protraction angle of 0-30° with respect to the Frankfort horizontal plane exhibited a tendency for counterclockwise rotation in the maxilla. At a 40° protraction angle, translational motion was observed in the maxilla, whereas protraction angles of 50-60° tended to induce clockwise rotation in the maxilla. Enhanced protraction efficiency at the lower edge of the pyriform aperture was associated with increased height of individual titanium plates. Conclusions: Various protraction directions are suitable for patients with different types of vertical bone surfaces. Furthermore, when the titanium plate was positioned lower, the protraction force exhibited an increase.

Development of Office Type SFF System (UV Curing 공정을 이용한 오피스용 SFF System 개발)

  • Kwon, Jeong-Jae;Cho, Hyun-Taek;Baek, Yung-Jong;Kim, Dong-Soo
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2007.05a
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    • pp.1400-1403
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    • 2007
  • The 3DP(three dimensional printing) technology is one of the SFF(solid freeform fabrication) technologies which has recently come into a spotlight due to its suitability to various field. A manufacturing process of product is using many pattern formation technology. The 3DP technology uses multi nozzle that can fabricate three dimensional object of high speed and accuracy. In this paper, we introduce a development of the office type solid freeform fabrication system. This system is used UV resin and multi-piezo head.

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