From rapid prototyping to additive manufacturing: history, trends and current research Marco Leite marcoleite@tecnico.ulisboa.pt March 17, 2015
Outline History of rapid prototyping From RP to AM Principles of layered construction New business models and applications with AM AM Current research Our research!
History of rapid prototyping Rapid prototyping: Models for product development Models for Architecture Educational models Toys Impossible shapes
History of rapid prototyping Rapid prototyping systems emerged in 1987 with the introduction of stereolithography technology, a process that solidifies layers of ultraviolet light-sensitive liquid polymer using laser technology. In subsequent years, other rapid prototyping technologies were introduced, such as: FDM, Selective Laser Sintering and Laminated Object Manufacturing.
History of rapid prototyping The industry s very first 3D rapid prototyping system based on FDM Technology was introduced in April, 1992, by Stratasys. The first 3D rapid prototyping systems based on PolyJet technology were introduced by Objet in April, 2000
From Rapid Prototyping to Additive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the "process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies. ASTM F2792-12A Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Principles of layered construction marcoleite@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
New business models with AM marcoleite@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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AM Current Research Equipment New machines Incremental innovation on existing technologies Size Materials Metals Rubber Composites Chocolate Software Control of the trajectories Human interface FEM linkage Design for AM.
Limitations of AM Mechanical, physical and aesthetic properties Size of the parts Materials available Process availability Costs Deadlines and cycle cost.
AM research @ IST Supporting the Product development effort Functional parts Cellular arrangements Trajectory optimization Reverse engineering
Formula student / PSEM Students print numerous parts for functional parts or for prototyping.
MIT PT - EDAM Students In the Product development course students are encouraged to use 3D printing for prototypes. Prof. Arlindo Silva
Laboratory parts and models Naval engineering Prof. António Cacho.
Master Thesis André Varanda IST MEC Prof. Luís Gato
Heat dissipater Prof. Relógio Ribeiro
Master Thesis Paulo Brandão IST MEC Reverse engineering. Prof. Augusto Moita de Deus.
Master Thesis Sara Santos IST Biomédica Desenvolvimento de uma ortótese de bloqueio da flexão dos membros inferiores com recurso à fabricação aditiva: design customizado para a utilização independente por doentes com paralisia cerebral. Prof. Marco Leite; Doutor Jorge Jacinto
Master Thesis Carlos Rodrigues - ISCTE Carlos Rodrigues is developing a product and is patenting his model. Prof. João Vilas Boas, Prof. Marco Leite Using 3D printing for looks like prototypes.
Master Thesis Gabriel Sartori Fernandes Fac. Veterinária Horse gait correction Prof. Fátima Vaz, Prof. Marco Leite, Eng. Vet. Nuno
Master Thesis Biranchi Panda Erasmus Mundus scholarship Design and optimization of fused deposition modeling (FDM) made cellular structure for Resin Transfer Molding(RTM) application. Prof. Marco Leite; Prof. André Carvalho
Cellular arrangements Compressive property characterization of FDM printed cellular structures, Biranchi Narayan Panda, Marco Leite, Andre Carvalho, Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal. Submitted. Compressive property of FDM printed cellular structures. Four different cellular structures such as Linear, Hexagonal, Catfill and Moroccanstar
Volumetric error A novel approach for measuring volumetric error in Layered Manufacturing, Biranchi Panda, Raju Bahubalendruni, Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal, Marco Leite. Submitted.
Material reduction in AM Toward improving material utilization in RP Process considering Ergonomics and Aesthetic aspects, Biranchi Panda, Marco Leite, Andre Carvalho, Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal. To submit.
Tese Mestrado Nuno Frutuoso IST Electro Trajectory optimization for a modular AM equipment. Prof. Marco Leite, Prof. Rodrigo Ventura. Just started
Reading CAT scans and 3D printing Prof. Marco Leite
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From rapid prototyping to additive manufacturing: history, trends and current research Marco Leite marcoleite@tecnico.ulisboa.pt March 17, 2015