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View article: Exploring Process‐Structure–Property Relationships of <scp>PEKK</scp> and <scp>PEEK</scp> in Fused Filament Fabrication
Exploring Process‐Structure–Property Relationships of <span>PEKK</span> and <span>PEEK</span> in Fused Filament Fabrication Open
High‐performance polymers (HPP) have gained significant attention in recent years because of their potential for metal replacement in industries with demanding environments, such as aerospace, where high‐strength lightweight parts are esse…
View article: Biobased self-healing functional composites and their applications
Biobased self-healing functional composites and their applications Open
View article: Annealing 3D printed PEKK: Investigating the impact of annealing on the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties in additively manufactured PEKK
Annealing 3D printed PEKK: Investigating the impact of annealing on the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties in additively manufactured PEKK Open
Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) is a promising material for additive manufacturing due to its exceptional properties, making it a primary candidate for in-space manufacturing. Fused filament fabrication is a leading additive manufacturing tec…
View article: A Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Properties in Injection Moulding (IM), Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), and Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) Processes
A Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Properties in Injection Moulding (IM), Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), and Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) Processes Open
This study explores the mechanical performance of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) filaments fabricated using fused filament fabrication (FFF), Arburg plastic freeforming (APF), and injection moulding (IM). A se…
View article: Investigation of mechanical and physical properties of chemically foamed Polylactic acid for the purpose of plant growth
Investigation of mechanical and physical properties of chemically foamed Polylactic acid for the purpose of plant growth Open
View article: Viscoelastic, Shape Memory, and Fracture Characteristics of 3D-Printed Photosensitive Epoxy-Based Resin Under the Effect of Hydrothermal Ageing
Viscoelastic, Shape Memory, and Fracture Characteristics of 3D-Printed Photosensitive Epoxy-Based Resin Under the Effect of Hydrothermal Ageing Open
Using 3D-printed (3DPd) polymers and their composites as shape memory materials in various smart engineering applications has raised the demand for such functionally graded sustainable materials. This study aims to investigate the viscoela…
View article: Comparative Study of Digital Twin Developed in Unity and Gazebo
Comparative Study of Digital Twin Developed in Unity and Gazebo Open
Digital twin (DT) technology has become a cornerstone in the simulation and analysis of real-world systems, offering unparalleled insights into the lifecycle management of physical assets. By providing a real-time synchronized replica of t…
View article: Exploring the Synergy of Metallic Antimicrobial Agents in Ternary Blends of <scp>PHB</scp>/<scp>PLA</scp>/<scp>PCL</scp>
Exploring the Synergy of Metallic Antimicrobial Agents in Ternary Blends of <span>PHB</span>/<span>PLA</span>/<span>PCL</span> Open
This study provides a comprehensive investigation of antimicrobial additives (ZnO/AgNPs and SiO 2 /AgNPs) on the properties of biodegradable ternary blends composed of poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and polycaprolact…
View article: Annealing 3d Printed Pekk: Investigating the Impact of Annealing on the Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Properties in Additively Manufactured Pekk
Annealing 3d Printed Pekk: Investigating the Impact of Annealing on the Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Properties in Additively Manufactured Pekk Open
View article: Viscoelastic, Shape Memory, and Fracture Characteristics of 3D Printed Photosensitive Epoxy-Based Resin Under the Effect of Hydrothermal Ageing
Viscoelastic, Shape Memory, and Fracture Characteristics of 3D Printed Photosensitive Epoxy-Based Resin Under the Effect of Hydrothermal Ageing Open
The use of 3D printed polymers and their composites as shape memory materials in various smart engineering applications has raised the demand for such functionally graded sustainable materials. This study aims to investigate the viscoelast…
View article: A Study on the Degradability and Mechanical–Rheological Correlations of PLA/Silk Composites
A Study on the Degradability and Mechanical–Rheological Correlations of PLA/Silk Composites Open
High-strength biodegradable polymer composites have potential applications in a variety of biomedical applications. This study investigates the influence of silk fiber on the properties of the commonly used biodegradable polylactic acid-ba…
View article: Implementing a Vision-Based ROS Package for Reliable Part Localization and Displacement from Conveyor Belts
Implementing a Vision-Based ROS Package for Reliable Part Localization and Displacement from Conveyor Belts Open
The use of computer vision in the industry has become fundamental, playing an essential role in areas such as quality control and inspection, object recognition/tracking, and automation. Despite this constant growth, robotic cell systems e…
View article: Investigating the Promising P28 Peptide-Loaded Chitosan/Ceramic Bone Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
Investigating the Promising P28 Peptide-Loaded Chitosan/Ceramic Bone Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration Open
Bone has the ability to heal itself; however, bone defects fail to heal once the damage exceeds a critical size. Bone regeneration remains a significant clinical challenge, with autograft considered the ideal bone graft material due to its…
View article: Unity and ROS as a Digital and Communication Layer for Digital Twin Application: Case Study of Robotic Arm in a Smart Manufacturing Cell
Unity and ROS as a Digital and Communication Layer for Digital Twin Application: Case Study of Robotic Arm in a Smart Manufacturing Cell Open
A digital twin (DT) is a virtual/digital model of any physical object (physical twin), interconnected through data exchange. In the context of Industry 4.0, DTs are integral to intelligent automation driving innovation at scale by providin…
View article: The Development of a Biomimetic Model of Bacteria Migration on Indwelling Urinary Catheter Surfaces
The Development of a Biomimetic Model of Bacteria Migration on Indwelling Urinary Catheter Surfaces Open
The aim of this study was to develop a novel biomimetic in vitro extraluminal migration model to observe the migration of bacteria along indwelling urinary catheters within the urethra and assess the efficacy of a prototype chlorhexidine d…
View article: Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Accelerated Weathering on the Mechanical and Shape Memory Behaviour of 3D Printed Components
Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Accelerated Weathering on the Mechanical and Shape Memory Behaviour of 3D Printed Components Open
The need for sustainable materials has increased the adoption of 3D printing techniques in various applications due to their valuable advantages of obtaining complex design, fast site production, with significantly less waste, and thus mor…
View article: Influence of Extrusion Screw Speed and CNT Concentration on the Mechanical and EMI Properties of PC/ABS Based Nanocomposites
Influence of Extrusion Screw Speed and CNT Concentration on the Mechanical and EMI Properties of PC/ABS Based Nanocomposites Open
This study investigates the effect of extrusion screw speed and carbon nanotube (CNT) concentration on the thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) properties of Polycarbonate (PC)/acrylonitril…
View article: Cosmetic gloves from natural rubber latex for upper limb prostheses: Preparation and physicochemical, mechanical and biological characterization
Cosmetic gloves from natural rubber latex for upper limb prostheses: Preparation and physicochemical, mechanical and biological characterization Open
Upper limb amputations are frequently the result of traumatic events, often associated with car accidents or incidents involving industrial machinery. The development of prosthetic technologies is essential to provide physical assistance t…
View article: Post-Process Considerations for Photopolymer 3D-Printed Injection Moulded Insert Tooling Applications
Post-Process Considerations for Photopolymer 3D-Printed Injection Moulded Insert Tooling Applications Open
Injection moulding (IM) is a manufacturing technique used to produce intricately detailed plastic components with various surface finishes, enabling the production of high-tolerance functional parts at scale. Conversely, stereolithography …
View article: The function and properties of common food packaging materials and their suitability for reusable packaging: The transition from a linear to circular economy
The function and properties of common food packaging materials and their suitability for reusable packaging: The transition from a linear to circular economy Open
For the last few decades, plastics have been the material of choice for food packaging applications. Combining mechanical performance with barrier properties and transparency, plastics have been a cost-effective solution for safely distrib…
View article: Repeated mechanical recycling of biodegradable polymers: PLA exhibits less deterioration than PBAT/PLA blend
Repeated mechanical recycling of biodegradable polymers: PLA exhibits less deterioration than PBAT/PLA blend Open
Biodegradable polymers have been extensively researched as alternatives to non-biodegradable fossil-based polymers. Although they reduce environmental impact, their production competes with land needed for food crops. Therefore, exploring …
View article: Exploring the Synergy of Metallic Antimicrobial Agents in Ternary Blends of Phb/Pla/Pcl
Exploring the Synergy of Metallic Antimicrobial Agents in Ternary Blends of Phb/Pla/Pcl Open
View article: Comparative Study of Digital Twin Developed in Unity and Gazebo
Comparative Study of Digital Twin Developed in Unity and Gazebo Open
View article: Comparative Analysis of Extruder Formats and Their Impact on Mechanical Recycling Processes
Comparative Analysis of Extruder Formats and Their Impact on Mechanical Recycling Processes Open
View article: Effects of 3d Printing Parameters on the Flexural Properties of Semi-Crystalline Pekk
Effects of 3d Printing Parameters on the Flexural Properties of Semi-Crystalline Pekk Open
View article: Exploring the Synergy of Metallic Antimicrobial Agents in Ternary Blends of Phb/Pla/Pcl
Exploring the Synergy of Metallic Antimicrobial Agents in Ternary Blends of Phb/Pla/Pcl Open
View article: Rheological Behaviour of ABS/Metal Composites with Improved Thermal Conductivity for Additive Manufacturing
Rheological Behaviour of ABS/Metal Composites with Improved Thermal Conductivity for Additive Manufacturing Open
Metal-reinforced polymer composites are suitable materials for applications requiring special thermal, electrical or magnetic properties. Three-dimensional printing technologies enable these materials to be quickly shaped in any design dir…
View article: Investigation of Thermal, Mechanical and Shape Memory Properties of 3D-Printed Functionally Graded Nanocomposite Materials
Investigation of Thermal, Mechanical and Shape Memory Properties of 3D-Printed Functionally Graded Nanocomposite Materials Open
In this study, a 3D-printed photocurable resin was developed by incorporating graphene nanoplatelets functionalised with melamine to investigate the thermal, mechanical, fracture and shape memory behaviours. The objective of this work was …
View article: Haptic Gloves (SM-EXO) for Multi-Users in Pick-and-Place Collaborative Robot Simulated Environment
Haptic Gloves (SM-EXO) for Multi-Users in Pick-and-Place Collaborative Robot Simulated Environment Open
The use of collaborative pick-and-place robots has been gaining popularity in recent years, given their ability to work alongside humans in various industrial and manufacturing environments. The use of smart wearables as the Industrial Int…
View article: Triangular Silver Nanoplates as a Bioanalytical Tool: Potential COVID-19 Detection
Triangular Silver Nanoplates as a Bioanalytical Tool: Potential COVID-19 Detection Open
Nanotechnology offers new possibilities in molecular diagnostics, with nanoparticles gaining attention as biosensor upgrades. This study evaluates gold-coated silver nanoplates coated with PEG for enhanced protection, aiming to detect Spik…