Interfacing exogenous stents with human coronary artery by self-assembled coating: designs, functionalities and applications by Feng Zhao, Feng Liu, Chenglong Gao, Guoqing Wang, Yinfeng Zhang, Fei Yu, Jiawei Tian, Kai Tan, Runhao Zhang, Kang Liang, Zhexun Lian, Junjie Guo, Biao Kong, Junbo Ge, Hui Xin

“…Moreover, we discuss the potential of self-assembled coatings for future development, including intelligent targeted drug delivery, bionic stent coatings, and 3D printed stent coatings. These advancements have the potential to further improve the effectiveness of drug-eluting stents in treating coronary artery disease.…”
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Comparison of the Heat Transfer Efficiency of Selected Counterflow Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers Under Unbalanced Flow Conditions by Kazimierz Kaminski, Pawel Znaczko, Ewa Kardas-Cinal, Norbert Chamier-Gliszczynski, Krzysztof Koscielny, Krzysztof Cur

“…This research focuses on the effects of flow imbalance on the heat transfer efficiency of three specific heat exchangers: two commercially available models (Recair Sensitive RS160 and Core ERV366) and a custom 3D-printed prototype (GV PROTO). Experimental tests measured temperature efficiency under both balanced and unbalanced flow conditions, with results indicating that flow imbalance significantly impacts thermal efficiency. …”
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A Bending Passive RFID Tag as a Sensor for High-Temperature Exposure by Zahangir Khan, Xiaochen Chen, Han He, Adnan Mehmood, Johanna Virkki

“…This “Bending Tag” design is based on a simple dipole antenna fabricated from an electro-textile material. The antenna has a 3D-printed substrate, which is constructed from a commercial Thermo Reactive Filament that gets soft when exposed to 50°C for 30 seconds, causing the tag to bend forward and curve. …”
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The Design and Development of an Atraumatic Soft Robotic Surgical Retractor by Gavril Yong En Tan, Shaun Mahesh Buxani, Benjamin Wee Keong Ang, Chao Yu Chen, Raye Chen Hua Yeow, Hung Leng Kaan

“…Unlike conventional rigid retractors, this innovative system features a dual-component design combining a 3D-printed thermoplastic polyurethane actuator with a stainless-steel splint (SSS), enabling variable stiffness for more effective and less traumatic tissue retraction. …”
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A Butyrylcholinesterase Camera Biosensor Tested for Carbofuran and Paraoxon Assay by Miroslav Pohanka, Jitka Zakova

“…In this paper, a colorimetric biosensor is constructed using 3D-printed multiwell pads treated with indoxylacetate as a chromogenic substrate and gold nanoparticles with the immobilized enzyme butyrylcholinesterase. …”
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Triply periodic minimal surfaces for thermo-mechanical protection by Samantha Cheung, Jiyun Kang, Yujui Lin, Kenneth E. Goodson, Mehdi Asheghi, X. Wendy Gu

“…Here, we fabricate copper-plated, 3D-printed triply periodic minimal surface primitive lattices and evaluate their suitability for battery thermal management systems. …”
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Motor-Less Robotic Gripper: Driving Mechanism by Robotic Manipulator Movement by Toshihiro Nishimura, Kosei Ueno, Tetsuyou Watanabe

“…The developed gripper is evaluated experimentally, demonstrating that the gripper achieves a maximum closing speed of 165.9 mm/s and a grasping force of 28.5 N with 3D-printed components. The motor-less structure eliminates the need for cable installation and electrical settings in the gripper, contributing to system simplification. …”
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Form Pressure in Composite Columns of 3DPC and SCC by Silfwerbrand Johan

“…Self-compacting concrete (SCC) and 3D printed concrete (3DPC) are two exciting technologies with potential to increase both the productivity and the working environment in the concrete industry. …”
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Assembly and application of a low-cost high-resolution imaging device for hyphae in soil. by Holger Schaefer

“…The assembly of the open-source imaging device relies on many 3D-printed parts, reducing material costs to ca. 930 USD. …”
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Pea protein-based pickering emulsions: Mechanistic insights into its modification and innovations for food applications by Nita Aryanti, Alifia Rizki Adina, Aininu Nafiunisa, Dyah Hesti Wardhani

“…Pea protein-based Pickering emulsions have demonstrated exceptional versatility, paving the way for innovative food applications such as 3D-printed foods, plant-based meat alternatives, and dairy substitutes. …”
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Fire Resistance of Building Structures and Fire Protection Materials: Bibliometric Analysis by Marina Victorovna Gravit, Irina Leonidovna Kotlyarskaya, Olga Alexandrovna Zybina, Dmitriy Alexandrovich Korolchenko, Zhmagul Smagulovich Nuguzhinov

“…Keyword analysis revealed a lack of papers on calculation of fire resistance of structures with fire protection means, calculation of fire resistance of composite structures, and 3D-printed structures compared to the number of articles on the reliability (strength calculation) of building structures.…”
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Designing inclusive tech playful educative solutions for visually impaired learners in STEM education by Jennifer A. Cardenas Castaneda, Pei-Chun Lin, Patrick C. K. Hung, Hua-Xu Zhong, Hao-An Tseng, Yung-Fa Huang, Rafiq Ahmad

“…Qualitative research was conducted through interviews and observations of the interactions between VI Learners playing an audio game and tactile 3D printed blocks, which covered an age range of young participants aged 8–18 years and adults aged 30–40 years in Taiwan. …”
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Clinical Usability of Vasundhara’s Transit for Gutta-Percha (V Transit GP) - A Questionnaire-Based Survey by Siddheswaran Vijayaraghavan, Krutika Menon, N. M. Dhanyakumar, Vasundhara Shivanna

“…Methods and Material: The design was 3D printed using a heat-resistant polypropylene material and named ‘Vasundhara’s Transit for Gutta Percha (V Transit GP)’. …”
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Mask Material Filtration Efficiency and Mask Fitting at the Crossroads: Implications during Pandemic Times by Karin Ardon-Dryer, Juliusz Warzywoda, Rumeysa Tekin, Jnev Biros, Sharilyn Almodovar, Brandon L. Weeks, Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Albert Sacco

“…Of the three air filters used in the 3D-printed Montana masks, only the HEPA filter had a filtration efficiency > 95% at both airflows. …”
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Design of a Cost-Effective Ultrasound Force Sensor and Force Control System for Robotic Extra-Body Ultrasound Imaging by Yixuan Zheng, Hongyuan Ning, Eason Rangarajan, Aban Merali, Adam Geale, Lukas Lindenroth, Zhouyang Xu, Weizhao Wang, Philipp Kruse, Steven Morris, Liang Ye, Xinyi Fu, Kawal Rhode, Richard James Housden

“…To address these challenges, we developed a cost-effective, lightweight, 3D-printed force sensor and a hybrid position–force control strategy tailored for robotic ultrasound scanning. …”
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A New Method for Artificial Core Reconstruction of a Fracture-Control Matrix Unit by Qiang Liu, Jianjun Liu, Guihong Pei, Zhengwen Zhu, Yun Lei

“…Then, the F-CMU is established using a three-dimensional (3D) printed material called polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as fracture support material which has a faster dissolution rate and causes less damage to the core due to water being the solvent. …”
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Optimal sandwich panel's core design for an enhanced impact resistance by Assil Charkaoui, Noha M. Hassan, Zied Bahroun

“…Additive manufacturing was used to 3D print the tested structures which simplified the manufacturing process. …”
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Soft Tissue Dehiscence Associated with a Titanium Patient-Specific Implant: A Prosthetic Solution as an Alternative to Soft Tissue Grafting by Sharaf Eldeen M. Abbas, Mohamed A. ELKhashab

“…This clinical report describes the detailed prosthodontic management of a 23-year-old male patient suffering from soft tissue complication following the placement of a 3d-printed titanium patient-specific implant. This implant was implemented simultaneously with the resection of a calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor related to the maxillary arch. …”
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The Potential Applications of Stem Cell Conditioned Medium Secretome in Knee Cartilage Regeneration: A Systematic Review by I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana, Febyan Febyan, Nyoman Gede Grenata Nanda Ustriyana

“…Hydrogel-based systems techniques and 3D-printed scaffolds have emerged for innovative delivery. …”
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Guías impresas en 3D: ¿mejoran el control local y la supervivencia global en el tratamiento de los sarcomas pélvicos? Estudio de validación clínica by T. Fernández-Fernández, L. Mediavilla-Santos, M. Cuervo-Dehesa, E. Gómez-Larrén, R. Pérez-Mañanes, J. Calvo-Haro

“…This study evaluates the clinical impact of 3D-printed guides on medium-term local and distant disease control, as well as disease-free and overall survival in patients. …”
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