Initial development of IEEE Very Small Size Soccer robots: Electromechanics, Computer Vision System and Navigation Strategy by Ryan Henrique Xavier Ferreira, Pedro Lucas da Silva, Vinícius Caputo Resende de Oliveira, Carlos Dias da Silva Junior, Elias José de Rezende Freitas

“… This paper presents the initial development of the IEEE Very Small Size Soccer (VSSS) robots, including the modeling and 3D printing of mechanical components, the integration of embedded electronics, a computer vision system, and the simulation of a navigation strategy. …”
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A framework for soft mechanism driven robots by Cem Aygül, Can Güven, Sara A. Frunzi, Brian J. Katz, Markus P. Nemitz

“…This cost-effective framework offers an approach for creating 3D-printed soft robots employable in real-world environments.…”
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Effect of Scraper Geometry on Scraping HAP/ZrO2 Slurry in Digital Light Processing by Hai Gu, Jie Zhang, Jianhua Sun, Tiancheng Huang, Jie Jiang, Bin Li, Weiwei Wu

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Study on the Evaluation Standard of Construction Quality for Asphalt Pavement Based on the Intelligent Sensing Aggregate by Chen Zhang, Yuxin Zheng

“…To provide a new method for construction quality evaluation of asphalt pavement, this study developed an intelligent sensing aggregate (ISA) with low cost and high precision based on the 3D printing and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. …”
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Towards a Prototype of a Spherical Tippe Top by M. C. Ciocci, B. Malengier, B. Langerock, B. Grimonprez

“…Our concern is the degree of confidence in the mathematical model predictions, we applied 3D printing and rapid prototyping to manufacture a “3-in-1 toy” that could catch the three main characteristics defining the three main groups in the classification of spherical tippe tops as mentioned above. …”
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A Preliminary Report on the Use of Bench-Top X-Ray Micro-Computerised Tomography to Study the Malpighian Tubules of the Overwintering Seven Spotted Ladybird Coccinella septempuncta... by Duncan Bell, Lewis Woolnough, David Mortimore, Nick Corps, Diana M. Hudson, Mark K. Greco

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Development and Performance Verification of a Motorized Prosthetic Leg for Stair Walking by Kiwon Park, Hyoung-Jong Ahn, Kwang-Hee Lee, Chul-Hee Lee

“…To design better motorized prosthetic leg, unnecessary mass was eliminated via a topology optimization process under a complex walking condition in a boundary considered condition and aluminum alloy for lower limb and plastic nylon through 3D printing foot which were used. The structural safety of a developed prosthetic leg was validated via finite element analysis under a variety of walking conditions. …”
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3D Clay Printing: A Taguchi Approach To Rheological Properties And Printability Assessment by Rihani Nadir, Oulkhir Fatima-Zahra, Igwe Nnamdi C., Akhrif Iatimad, El Jai Mostapha

“…Finally, the findings emphasize the crucial role of W/B along with the layer height to nozzle size ratios in stabilizing the printability of clay materials, offering a confident printing parameters area for optimizing both 3D printing clay of Fez region of Morocco.…”
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Active Tube-Shaped Actuator with Embedded Square Rod-Shaped Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites for Robotic-Assisted Manipulation by Yanjie Wang, Jiayu Liu, Denglin Zhu, Hualing Chen

“…The silicone gel was cured at a suitable temperature to form a flexible tube using molds fabricated by 3D printing technology. By applying differential voltages to the four electrodes of each IPMC rod-shaped actuator, MDOF bending motions of the active tube can be generated. …”
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Microfluidic Nanoparticle Separation for Precision Medicine by Zhenwei Lan, Rui Chen, Da Zou, Chun‐Xia Zhao

“…Finally, it addresses existing challenges and envisions future development spurred by emerging technologies such as advanced materials science, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence. These interdisciplinary collaborations are anticipated to propel the platformization of microfluidic separation techniques, significantly expanding their potential in precision medicine.…”
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Comparative acoustic analysis of standard and innovative air diffusers with enhanced mixing capabilities by Joldos Titus Otniel, Danca Paul, Cernei Alexandru

“…The research focuses on the acoustic performance of innovative 3D-printed air diffusers compared to the original air diffuser installed in the Dacia-Renault Duster vehicle. …”
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All-dielectric carpet cloaks with three-dimensional anisotropy control by Maegawa Yuki, Nakata Yosuke, Sanada Atsushi

“…The designed cloak is fabricated by stereolithography 3-D printing technology and its cloaking performances are evaluated experimentally at 10 GHz. …”
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Thermosetting Coupling Analysis and Parameter Optimization of the Plastic Lining Pump Structure by Lingfeng Tang, Mingwei Liu, Feihong Ma

“…The influence situation and the best combination parameters under the condition of evaluation index, taking the minimum displacement deformation and minimum stress of impeller as the reference index, and the optimum combination parameters under the condition of minimum displacement and stress were as follows: the inlet diameter D1 was 76 mm, the outlet diameter D2 was 252 mm, the inlet angle was 26°, the outlet angle was 24°, and the wrap angle was 115°. Finally, the 3D printing technology was used to print out the physical model to the hydraulic performance experiment verification.…”
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Mechanical Properties of Sandwiched Construction with Composite and Hybrid Core Structure by Emad Kadum Njim, Hussam Raad Hasan, Muhsin J. Jweeg, Muhannad Al-Waily, Alaa Ali Hameed, Ahmed M. Youssef, Fahmi M. Elsayed

“…Three core structures: composite core structure and then the core is replaced by a structure of a closed and open repeating cellular pattern manufactured with 3D printing technology. It finally integrated both into one hybrid open-cell core filled with foam and employed the same device (WBW-100E) to conduct the three-point bending experiment. …”
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A Robust License Plate Detection and Character Recognition Algorithm Based on a Combined Feature Extraction Model and BPNN by Fei Xie, Ming Zhang, Jing Zhao, Jiquan Yang, Yijian Liu, Xinyue Yuan

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Optimal Printing and Post-Processing Modes of Polymer Products Manufactured Using SLA-Technology of Additive Мanufacturing by T. A. Pratasenia, A. P. Kren

“…Using the samples of the high-temperature photopolymer resin High Temp RS-F2-HTAM-01, the possibility of optimizing 3D printing methods and post-processing modes based on dynamic indentation data is shown. …”
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3D printable and myoelectrically sensitive hydrogel for smart prosthetic hand control by Jinxin Lai, Longya Xiao, Beichen Zhu, Longhan Xie, Hongjie Jiang

“…In this study, we developed myoelectrically sensitive hydrogels via 3D printing and integrated them into a stretchable, flexible, and high-density sEMG electrodes array. …”
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Innovative design and experimental verification of cam shedding for high-speed looms by Haifei Qiu, Ming Chen, Feiyang Li, Yifan Zhang

“…Furthermore, an experimental proportional model was produced using 3D printing technology and tested for motion performance at varying rotational speeds, verifying the design's theoretical accuracy and practical feasibility, indicating that this mechanism runs smoothly and reliably in lifting and returning the heald frame by cam; meanwhile, the yarn deformation and shed characteristics are apparent, meeting the requirements of the shedding weaving process of plain fabric. …”
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The effect of different fabrication techniques on porosity of cobalt-chromium cast removable partial denture farm works. by Fryad Mustafa Rasheed, Rizgar Mohammed Ameen Hasan

“…Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, although both 3D-printing and CAD/CAM methods of framework fabrication revealed clinically acceptable adaptation, the conventional cast RPD groups revealed less overall porosity. …”
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A Precessing-Coin-like Rotary Actuator for Distal Endoscope Scanners: Proof-of-Concept Study by Nirvana Gharib, Mohammad Reza Yousefi Darestani, Kenichi Takahata

“…The first proof-of-concept is developed using 3D printing and experimentally analyzed to reveal the ability of both angular stepping at 45° and high-speed rotation up to 1500 rpm within the biologically safe temperature range, a key function for multimodal imaging. …”
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