Academic Articles & Research Papers

Advancements in polylactic acid research: From material properties to sustainable applications

This review article provides a comprehensive examination of the latest advancements in the research and development of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and its composites, with a focus on enhancing material properties and exploring sustainable applica...

Effects of electron beam welding on the microstructure and impact properties of three reconstituted steels

Specimen reconstitution technology is important for the in-service safety of reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) in nuclear power plants. To verify the feasibility of electron beam welding for the restructured specimens, the electron beam weldi...

Microstructure and corrosion behavior of SLM–Ti6Al4V with different fabrication angles in F−-containing solutions

Selective laser fusion (SLM) is an emerging 3D printing technology that can greatly shorten the processing cycle and reduce the production cost of medical implants, thus offering broad prospects for application in the biomedical field. In a...

Characterization of thermally treated polypropylene powders with wide sintering window for powder bed fusion of polymers

One key issue restricting semi-crystalline polymers to be widely applied in powder bed fusion (PBF) of polymers is lack of good powder processability, especially a wide sintering window. In this work, a thermal treatment method with mixed d...

Using 3D printing technology to improve the quality of teaching engineering drawing course

Although 3D printing is only two decades old, dramatic improvements have occurred in the production cycle. At the present time many big industrial centers, such as the automotive industry, medical equipment industry, military industries, as...

3D Printing parameter optimisation combined with heat treatment for achieving high density and enhanced performance in refractory high-entropy alloys

In this study, a Ti1.5Nb1Ta0.5Zr1Mo0.5 (TNTZM) high-entropy alloy was fabricated using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). By integrating 63 sets of parameter trials with machine learning (ML) models, an optimised process window was identified,...

Exploring fibre addition methods and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced 3D printed concrete: A review

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is a growing field of sustainable technology that offers an avenue for rapid industrialisation of the construction industry. Over the years, many non-structural elements have been fabricated by 3D printing, thus ...

A Novel Combining Method for Composite Groove Structure Fabrication

A composite groove structure with high specific strength and light weight has great potential in industrial application, but few studies on this have been carried out due to the fact that it is difficult to fabricate by one of the existing ...

3D printing technology in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome: A case report

A 35-year-old individual with carpal tunnel syndrome presented with tingling and numbness in the left thumb, index, and middle finger. A 3D printed CTS splint was crafted to immobilize the affected wrist joint, aiding pharmacotherapy. At si...

<i>In-House</i> Innovative “Diamond Shaped” 3D Printed Microfluidic Devices for Lysozyme-Loaded Liposomes

Nanotechnology applications have emerged as one of the most actively researched areas in recent years. As a result, substantial study into nanoparticulate lipidic systems and liposomes (LPs) has been conducted. Regardless of the advantages,...

Application of 3D-Slicer combined with 3D printing technology in training neurosurgery resident physicians' imaging spatial cognition and clinical reasoning: A self-controlled before- and after-study.

From Custom Devices to Engineered Hearts: A Clinician's Guide to 3D Printing and Bioprinting.

The Integration of Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality in Dental Diagnostics, Surgical Planning, and Education: A Narrative Review

(1) Background: Advancements in dental imaging technologies have significantly transformed diagnostic and surgical practices. The integration of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and...

Phase-Inductance-Based Position Estimation Method for Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

This paper presents a phase-inductance-based position estimation method for interior permanent magnet synchronous motors (IPMSMs). According to the characteristics of phase induction of IPMSMs, the corresponding relationship of the rotor po...