About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Symposium
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2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Presentation Title |
Material Jetting Developing Platforms for R&D |
Author(s) |
Craig Sturgess |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Craig Sturgess |
Abstract Scope |
Material Jetting (MJ) equipment currently on the market is dominated by systems which often do not support custom formulations. Unlike the latest generation of Extrusion and Vat-Polymerisation systems there is no easy to access open source solution for MJ development and therefore the market is limited to those who can afford to adapt equipment on the market, often putting warranties at risk. We describe the challenges of developing new inks and inkjet printing systems based on the available architecture (i.e. Dimatix DMP, Suss PixDro LP50 and Image expert) and the limitations that they bring for 3D Printing. To support our projects, we have developed understanding around the build and design of open MJ systems that enable our material and process development whilst reducing costs. This presentation describes the pitfalls and challenges around this, about how systems can be made and how critical the material, process and hardware are in MJ. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |