About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2025 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2025)
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Symposium
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2025 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2025)
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Presentation Title |
Enhancing Juvenile Xiphophorus Fish Survival: Modular, Bio-Inspired Habitat Design Using MEX Additive Manufacturing |
Author(s) |
Md Sakif Uddin Khan, Swarnali Deb Bristi, S M Sirazam Sadekin, Pratik Paudel, Bahram Asiabanpour |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Md Sakif Uddin Khan |
Abstract Scope |
Xiphophorus species are critical to biomedical research, particularly in cell biology and cancer studies, creating a need for large-scale lab production. However, protecting juveniles from adult predation in artificial aquaponic systems remains a major challenge. This study presents a nature-inspired, fish-safe habitat designed to enhance fish survival, simplify cleaning, and facilitate feeding. Both subtractive (5-axis CNC machining) and additive (Material Extrusion, MEX) manufacturing methods were used in development. The final structure, printed with Hyper-PETG on a CoreXY platform, features fry-entry slots (~0.2 inches), an integrated feeding chimney, and a snap-fit, tool-less assembly. Additive manufacturing enabled rapid design iteration, while aquatic testing validated dimensional accuracy (±0.02 inches) and functional stability. The results demonstrate how additive manufacturing can translate biological needs into scalable, practical engineering solutions for research and conservation. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Post-meeting proceedings |