Cost-efficient, true silicone printer with variable material spectrum for individualized medical applications

Martin S, Gugel L, Martin T, Preis A, Reitelshöfer S, Franke J (2021)


Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

Original Authors: Sina Martin, Lukas Gugel, Thomas Martin, Alexander Preis, Sebastian Reitelshöfer, Jörg Franke

Book Volume: 104

Pages Range: 435-439

DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2021.11.073

Abstract

Due to their beneficial material properties, silicones have become increasingly important in the healthcare sector. However, common manufacturing techniques like injection molding are limited. Hence, silicones have become more interesting for additive manufacturing, as it is possible to freely shape individualized products in small quantities. We present a syringe printer architecture for personalized manufacturing of medical products that allows a variable mixing ratio for RTV-2 crosslinking silicones and precise dosing. Compared to other printing methods, various commercially available one or two-component silicones with variable part viscosities can be printed in a broad range from 10-3Pas up to 10³ Pas.

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APA:

Martin, S., Gugel, L., Martin, T., Preis, A., Reitelshöfer, S., & Franke, J. (2021). Cost-efficient, true silicone printer with variable material spectrum for individualized medical applications. Procedia CIRP, 104, 435-439. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.11.073

MLA:

Martin, Sina, et al. "Cost-efficient, true silicone printer with variable material spectrum for individualized medical applications." Procedia CIRP 104 (2021): 435-439.

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