Design for Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing and orthopedics?

Additive manufacturing offers the field of orthopedics tremendous potential for cost-effective and rapid custom productions. Less manual work for the orthopedist and easy measurement using a 3D scanner!

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Support structures as a critical factor

One of the most decisive factors in the metallic LPBF process is probably the support structures of the components. Within Unlimital AG, we are focusing on developing further in this area in particular.

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With additive components on the mountain

A hill climb race is the embodiment of precision, maximum performance, efficiency and utmost concentration. These values manifest themselves not only in the drivers, but above all in their racing vehicles. A single component can make a significant difference.

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Integration of piezoelectric elements

Novel integration method and successfully pre-stressed the piezo with a NiTi pre-stress element. This concept has high potential for macro and micro vibration damping due to the combination of NiTi and piezoelectric stack.

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Model Prep for 3D Printing with Ansys Discovery SpaceClaim

Model preparation for 3D printing in Ansys Discovery SpaceClaim is easy, including new workflows in features such as AutoSkin and Skin Surface Tools. The ability to edit STL objects and add fills of various types completes the product perfectly.

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STORZ MEDICAL Masterplus | 3D printed space-saver for medical technology: single part for shorter assembly time

The handpiece of the shock wave therapy device MASTERPLUS is laser sintered and chemically smoothed. 1zu1 thus succeeded in further developing from a multi-part to a single-part 3D printing solution. It halves the assembly time and increases the air density by a factor of ten.

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Design of an additively manufactured hydraulic directional spool valve

In close collaboration with Wandfluh AG and inspire AG, we developed two sizes of an additively manufactured hydraulic spool valve which exploit the design freedom of the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process. Compared to the conventionally manufactured valve, the pressure drop was reduced by 60%.

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Man and Machine in Perfect Harmony: HANK Exoskeleton and AM Improve Patient Outcomes During Gait Rehabilitation

Rehab is often a grueling process with a few bumps along the way. HANK, a lower-limb exoskeleton by GOGOA that uses 3D-printed parts, is a complementary solution that provides a constant gait pattern for patients — dramatically speeding up rehabilitation times and improving patient outcomes.

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Porous titanium structures for patient specific implants

Porous structures with tailored structural stiffness can improve the load transfer from implant to bone and therefore, have great potential in orthopaedics and traumatology.

Parametric structures in jewellery design

Aesthetic implementation of parametric structures in jewelry design using additive manufacturing - A symbiosis of aesthetics, technology and science.