Virtual Modelling and Rapid Manufacturing

Paulo Bártolo is Professor of Advanced Manufacturing Processes at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPL), Portugal, and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the School of Technology and Management of IPL. He is Co-Director of the Postgraduate Research Centre at IPL, Fellow of the Institute of Polymers and Composites at the University of Minho (Portugal), Advisor of the Portuguese Agency for the Development and Innovation and President of the Portuguese Rapid Prototyping Association. He is Editor in Chief of Virtual & Physical Prototyping www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/17452759.asp.

• KeynotesRapid prototyping: a reviewRapid prototyping in tissue engineering: a state-of-the-art reportPositive Direct Mask Stereolithography with Multiple Layer Exposure: Layered Fabrication with Stair Step ReductionMicrofabrication of dental implants with a porous surface structure by microstereolithographyFemtosecond laser prototyping and its applications to micro-nanodevicesBone Tissue Engineering Scaffolds via Selective Laser Sintering of Neat Polycaprolactone and Polycaprolactone-Tricalcium Phosphate Particulate CompositesVirtual Reality: Engineering Applications, Promises and ChallengesVirtual Engineering of Complex Products and Systems: Towards Robust Solutions based upon Solid ModellingThe effect of Rapid Manufacturing on Virtual and Physical PrototypingScientific contributions Development of scaffolds for tissue engineering using a 3D inkjet model makerA method of 3D measurement for rapid prototyping manufacture based on image sequenceMaterials issues in rapid prototyping3D-digitising and reverse engineering, aspects of production engineeringRapid manufacturing and the modern mould makerEffect of scan mode on the strength of selective laser sintering partRapid tooling using alumideRapid manufacturing through direct rapid prototyping in the South African contextRSP tooling: advancements and case studiesFlexible manufacturing concepts/new business models like mass customisation: advantages and new possibilities by using laser-sintering technologiesFabrication of bone substitute material by rapid prototypingRapid manufacturing: a path to new marketsSelection rapid prototyping systems based on the axiomatic design theoryResearch on electroforming of metallic thin shell and rapid tooling process using metal resin as inner liningAn approach of modelling and representation of heterogeneous objects for rapid prototypingApplication of simulated annealing in improving the performance of stereolithographyProcess planning method for curing accurate microparts using mask projection micro stereolithographyDevelopment and use of analytical cure models to improve stereolithography surface finishConception and fabrication by stereolithography of a monolithic photocatalyst for air cleaningEnhancement of surface finish in fused deposition modellingStereolithography rapid tooling for injection mouldingAssembly design of hybrid rapid partsCustomisation of bio-ceramic implants using SLSBest practices for 3D CAD interoperabilityDigital manufacturing of biocompatible metal framework for complex dental prostheses by means of SLS/SLMNew technology for the manufacture of sheet metal parts directly from CAD filesComparison of cone beam computerized tomography and multislice computerized tomography for building rapid prototyping biomodelsMedical application of single point incremental forming: cranial plate manufacturingFitting B-splines with draft angle to scanned dataThe glucofridge: a case study in "rapid prototype as design"Direct manufacture of hydroxyapatite based boné implants by selective laser sinteringA homemade binder for 3D printerPorous cooling passageway for rapid plastic injection mouldingData reduction and higher accuracy with parametric models and anthropometric informationComparison between laser sintering of PEEK and PA using design of experiment methodsThe development of an augmented reality system for the design and retail of ceramic tablewareNew developments in steel formulations for direct laser sintering: characterization and evaluation of joining mechanismsThe use of a rapid prototyping biomodel with vascular anatomy in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis – case reportFabrication of soft and hard biocompatible scaffolds using 3D-bioplottingHeat sink silica effect: a new approach using ANSYS program simulation in thermal stereolithography processProduct customization in a virtual environmentA critical review on acquisition and manipulation of CT images of the maxillofacial area for rapid prototypingMechanical properties of porous ceramic scaffolds made by 3D printingRapid development of composite prototypesRapid product development of die-casting parts through the integration of virtual and rapid prototypingNew approaches in tooling design and manufacture for the packaging industryDigital denture manufacturing – application of abrasive computer tomography, CNC machining and rapid prototyping technologiesRapid tooling for small batch production in micro injection mouldingA predictive nozzle freeze-up for micro spray metal depositionWrapping algorithms for multi-axis additive prototypingVirtual and Rapid Prototyping by means of 3D optical acquisition and CAD modelling: application to cultural heritage and to the automotive domainModelling of selective laser sintering heat transfer phenomena for powder-based biomaterialsLayer manufacturing of polymer/bioceramic implants for bone replacement and tissue growthProcessing characteristics and mechanical properties of a novel stereolithographic resin system for engineering and biomedicineThe direct cell controlled assembly technology on the base of RPA novel haptic interface and its application in CADRapid manufacturing – na evaluation of rapid prototyping and HSC Technologies in product developmentRapid Manufacturing: Reality of today or Dream of TomorrowComputer aided reverse engineering of human tissues3D laser scanner technology: building data integration systemReal-time simulation environment for machine-toolsVirtual and medical prototype assisted craniofacial reconstructive surgeryRealisation of a low cost VR-CAD-system using open source softwareRoughness after laser melting of iron based powdersA new surface reconstruction method based on volume warping for RE&RP applicationsSculpting of expanded foam plastics for rapid prototyping applicationsCustomer-centred product developmentPolyjet technology and new resins for rapid prototypingLaser deposition of pure Ti powder onto a cast CoCrMo substrate using laser engineered net shaping (LENS)Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on powder catchment efficiency in the direct laser deposition (DLD) processDimensional accuracy of CastForm polystyrene patterns produced by selective laser sinteringModelling perceptionRapid prototyping: rapid flashing for SLA layering techniquesMicro-manufacturing: state of the artHybrid MouldsWire EDM performance and wire characteristicsPhotogrammetry Techniques Applied to Reverse Engineering