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View article: Mechanical Testing of 3D-Printed Pediatric Trachea-Shaped Specimens: A Suitability Study
Mechanical Testing of 3D-Printed Pediatric Trachea-Shaped Specimens: A Suitability Study Open
In the absence of standard procedures for testing 3D-printed soft polymers, an experimental protocol was proposed to assess the suitability of Flexible 80A Resin for a pediatric trachea anatomical 3D model for surgical simulation. Eighteen…
View article: Dicationic Ionic Liquids as Antibacterial and Conductive Plasticizers: Effect of Cationic Structures on Starch Film Properties for Flexible Electronics
Dicationic Ionic Liquids as Antibacterial and Conductive Plasticizers: Effect of Cationic Structures on Starch Film Properties for Flexible Electronics Open
In the flexible electronics field, the growing issue of electronic waste and the massive use of nonbiodegradable substrates have led research toward sustainable materials based on natural polymers such as starch. Nevertheless, it lacks the…
View article: Preliminary Characterization of a Novel Aerosol Jet-Printed Strain Sensor for Feasibility Assessment in a Variable Stiffness Arterial Simulator Application
Preliminary Characterization of a Novel Aerosol Jet-Printed Strain Sensor for Feasibility Assessment in a Variable Stiffness Arterial Simulator Application Open
Wearable strain sensors are widespread in many fields, including the biomedical field where they are used for their stretchability and ability to be applied to non-regular surfaces. The study of the propagation speed of the pressure wave g…
View article: Experimental and Finite Element Analysis Approach for torque assessment in CSFH-based microgrippers with different geometries
Experimental and Finite Element Analysis Approach for torque assessment in CSFH-based microgrippers with different geometries Open
Microgrippers are MEMS devices capable of precise manipulation of objects on a micrometer scale. Few studies in the literature have focused on the dynamic characteristics of microgrippers with capacitive actuators. This work aims to the de…
View article: Experimental and Finite Element Model-based framework for grasping force analysis with electrostatic microgrippers: a case study using a human hair
Experimental and Finite Element Model-based framework for grasping force analysis with electrostatic microgrippers: a case study using a human hair Open
Microgrippers (MGs) are MEMS devices designed specifically for microscopic-scale object manipulation, which makes them ideally suited for implementation in biomedical tissue manipulation applications. This work presents a novel method for …
View article: Pulse transit time estimation methods in a novel arterial simulator with variable pulse wave velocity
Pulse transit time estimation methods in a novel arterial simulator with variable pulse wave velocity Open
Arterial stiffness is one of the key indicators of cardiovascular diseases, for which an early identification is crucial. Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) is a widely used parameter to assess arterial stiffness. In clinical practice, it is common…
View article: Comparative Approach to Performance Estimation of Pulsed Wave Doppler Equipment Based on Kiviat Diagram
Comparative Approach to Performance Estimation of Pulsed Wave Doppler Equipment Based on Kiviat Diagram Open
Quality assessment of ultrasound medical systems is a demanding task due to the high number of parameters to quantify their performance: in the present study, a Kiviat diagram-based integrated approach was proposed to effectively combine t…
View article: Quality control of 3D printing in bioarchaeology: a case study on dimensional assessment of cranial models
Quality control of 3D printing in bioarchaeology: a case study on dimensional assessment of cranial models Open
In the last few years, 3D printing has gained widespread use in archaeology and cultural heritage fields, from research and conservation to enriching museum experiences. This study focuses on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology to a…
View article: Diesel Engine Turbocharger Monitoring by Processing Accelerometric Signals through Empirical Mode Decomposition and Independent Component Analysis
Diesel Engine Turbocharger Monitoring by Processing Accelerometric Signals through Empirical Mode Decomposition and Independent Component Analysis Open
In this study, a method for the monitoring of internal combustion engine operation by vibration signals is proposed. The work falls within the context of the increasingly stringent standards relating to the environmental impact of engines …
View article: On the Dependency of the Electromechanical Response of Rotary MEMS/NEMS on Their Embedded Flexure Hinges’ Geometry
On the Dependency of the Electromechanical Response of Rotary MEMS/NEMS on Their Embedded Flexure Hinges’ Geometry Open
This paper investigates how the electromechanical response of MEMS/NEMS devices changes when the geometrical characteristics of their embedded flexural hinges are modified. The research is dedicated particularly to MEMS/NEMS devices which …
View article: Performance of Smart Materials-Based Instrumentation for Force Measurements in Biomedical Applications: A Methodological Review
Performance of Smart Materials-Based Instrumentation for Force Measurements in Biomedical Applications: A Methodological Review Open
The introduction of smart materials will become increasingly relevant as biomedical technologies progress. Smart materials sense and respond to external stimuli (e.g., chemical, electrical, mechanical, or magnetic signals) or environmental…
View article: A Novel Equivalent Time Sampling-Based Method for Pulse Transit Time Estimation with Applications into the Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis
A Novel Equivalent Time Sampling-Based Method for Pulse Transit Time Estimation with Applications into the Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis Open
The increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is reflected in additional costs for healthcare systems all over the world. To date, pulse transit time (PTT) is considered a key index of cardiovascular health status and for diag…
View article: Sample volume length and registration accuracy assessment in quality controls of PW Doppler diagnostic systems: a comparative study
Sample volume length and registration accuracy assessment in quality controls of PW Doppler diagnostic systems: a comparative study Open
In clinical diagnostics, Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler is one of the most used spectral Doppler techniques since it provides quantitative information about the severity of several cardiac disorders. Therefore, routine quality control tests shou…
View article: Accuracy Characterization of a MEMS Accelerometer for Vibration Monitoring in a Rotating Framework
Accuracy Characterization of a MEMS Accelerometer for Vibration Monitoring in a Rotating Framework Open
Active and passive vibration control systems are of paramount importance in many engineering applications. If an external load excites a structure’s resonance and the damping is too low, detrimental events, such as crack initiation, growth…
View article: First results on torque estimation by FEA and experimental analysis in a novel CSFH-based microgripper
First results on torque estimation by FEA and experimental analysis in a novel CSFH-based microgripper Open
Microgrippers (MGs) are MEMS devices that can manipulate cells and microscopic objects.In this work an approach based on both experimental and a finite element analysis is proposed with the aim of evaluating the torque exerted by the micro…
View article: A Preliminary Comparison of Three Methods for the Assessment of Pulse Wave Transit Time in an Arterial Simulator
A Preliminary Comparison of Three Methods for the Assessment of Pulse Wave Transit Time in an Arterial Simulator Open
Arterial simulators are useful tools to reproduce the Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) behavior depending on vessel characteristics.This quantity is related to the Pulse Transit Time (PTT), i.e., the time interval required for the pulse wave to t…
View article: Novel quality assessment protocol based on Kiviat diagram for pulsed wave Doppler diagnostic systems: first results
Novel quality assessment protocol based on Kiviat diagram for pulsed wave Doppler diagnostic systems: first results Open
Ultrasound (US) systems are routinely and extensively used in several medical fields despite the lack of an internationally accepted quality standard for their testing.One crucial aspect for Quality Assessment (QA) protocols is the need to…
View article: First experimental results of a novel arterial simulator with PWV adjustment
First experimental results of a novel arterial simulator with PWV adjustment Open
Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) monitoring is a well-established method for both the diagnosis and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.Over the years, many arterial simulators have been made to study PWV dependency on the mechanical and geomet…
View article: Dimensional assessment in bioarchaeology applications: a preliminary study on quality controls in 3D printing of human skulls
Dimensional assessment in bioarchaeology applications: a preliminary study on quality controls in 3D printing of human skulls Open
In the last few years, three-dimensional (3D) printing has been used in archaeology and cultural heritage fields for different purposes.Among the different technologies of 3D printing, e.g., stereolithography or selective laser sintering, …
View article: A Comparative Study on Depth of Penetration Measurements in Diagnostic Ultrasounds Through the Adaptive SNR Threshold Method
A Comparative Study on Depth of Penetration Measurements in Diagnostic Ultrasounds Through the Adaptive SNR Threshold Method Open
Depth of penetration (DOP) has been investigated in the scientific literature as an informative parameter able to monitor over time both the sensitivity and the general performance of ultrasound (US) diagnostic systems. In common practice,…
View article: A Comparative Study on a Novel Quality Assessment Protocol Based on Image Analysis Methods for Color Doppler Ultrasound Diagnostic Systems
A Comparative Study on a Novel Quality Assessment Protocol Based on Image Analysis Methods for Color Doppler Ultrasound Diagnostic Systems Open
Color Doppler (CD) imaging is widely used in diagnostics since it allows real-time detection and display of blood flow superimposed on the B-mode image. Nevertheless, to date, a shared worldwide standard on Doppler equipment testing is sti…
View article: Correction: Evangelisti et al. Comparison between Heat Flow Meter (HFM) and Thermometric (THM) Method for Building Wall Thermal Characterization: Latest Advances and Critical Review. Sustainability 2022, 14, 693
Correction: Evangelisti et al. Comparison between Heat Flow Meter (HFM) and Thermometric (THM) Method for Building Wall Thermal Characterization: Latest Advances and Critical Review. Sustainability 2022, 14, 693 Open
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View article: Functional and Metrological Issues in Arterial Simulators for Biomedical Testing Applications: A Review
Functional and Metrological Issues in Arterial Simulators for Biomedical Testing Applications: A Review Open
Arterial simulators are a useful tool to simulate the cardiovascular system in many different fields of application and to carry out in vitro tests that would constitute a danger when performed in in vivo conditions. In the literature, a t…
View article: Comparison between Heat Flow Meter (HFM) and Thermometric (THM) Method for Building Wall Thermal Characterization: Latest Advances and Critical Review
Comparison between Heat Flow Meter (HFM) and Thermometric (THM) Method for Building Wall Thermal Characterization: Latest Advances and Critical Review Open
It is well-known that on-site measurements are suitable for verifying the actual thermal performance of buildings. Performance assessed in situ, under actual thermal conditions, can substantially vary from the theoretical values. Therefore…
View article: First results on the functional characterization of two rotary comb-drive actuated MEMS microgripper with different geometry
First results on the functional characterization of two rotary comb-drive actuated MEMS microgripper with different geometry Open
Microgrippers (MGs) are Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) devices able to manipulate cells and micrometric objects.In order to carry out their functional characterization, a comparison between two electrostatic rotary combdrives actua…