Rapid Prototyping Journal: Volume 11 Issue 2

Rapid manufacturing of rhenium components using EB‐PVD

Vittal V. Prabhu, Indraneel V. Fuke, Sohyung Cho, Jogender Singh

The purpose of this paper is to provide insights for understanding the relationship between rapid manufacturing process for rhenium components in jet nozzle fabrication using…

Microstructural evolution in direct laser sintering of Cu‐based metal powder

H.H. Zhu, J.Y.H. Fuh, L. Lu

To identify the effects of laser scan speed and scan spacing on surface morphology, microstructure and structure evolution in direct laser sintering of Cu‐based metal powder.

A study of the staircase effect induced by material shrinkage in rapid prototyping

Hong Wenbin, Lee Yong Tsui, Gong Haiqing

To investigate the “staircase effect”, which is one of the most significant manifestations of part inaccuracy in liquid‐based rapid prototyping (RP) processes, on multi‐layer RP…

Direct writing of chitosan scaffolds using a robotic system

Li Geng, Wei Feng, Dietmar W. Hutmacher, Yoke San Wong, Han Tong Loh, Jerry Y.H. Fuh

This paper aims to present a novel rapid prototyping (RP) fabrication methods and preliminary characterization for chitosan scaffolds.

Development of a teleservice system for RP service bureaus

Hongbo Lan, Kwai‐Sang Chin, Jun Hong

This paper aims to describe a teleservice system which can aid effectively the full implementation of a networked service for rapid prototyping (RP) service bureaus.

Application of rapid prototyping and tooling in customised airway management

W.M. Chiang, C.S. Lim, C.K. Chua, P.L. Lo, C.T. Eng

Tracheobronchial stents are commonly used in airway management as a form of palliation for obstruction. This form of therapy immediately relieves the patients from…

Customized design and manufacturing of chin implant based on rapid prototyping

S. Singare, L. Dichen, L. Bingheng, G. Zhenyu, L. Yaxiong

To develop a computer‐assisted prefabricated implant design and manufacturing system to improve the esthetic outcome in chin surgery.