At the turn of the 20th century two contemporaries in their respective fields teamed up to develop a solution to an acoustic problem with the hard-surfaced vaulted ceilings being installed in many large spanning rooms being built at the time. In the spirit of their ingenuity, this research explores a 21st century solution to a similar problem in contemporary buildings; the desire for a durable, hard surface wall or ceiling material treatment that is more sound absorbent than other common surface treatments. To find a material answer to this desire an impedance tube was used to analyze the mid-frequency octave band absorption coefficients of various re-purposed existing materials and tiles created utilizing 3D print technology and Helmholtz resonators. Additionally, an empirical study of Helmholtz resonator geometry was performed by analyzing the sound absorption of resonant cavity shape changes. Finally, plots of the absorption coefficients for each material tested were created to provide a visual comparison against two common surface treatment materials, tectum and gypsum wall board. / Master of Architecture

<p dir="ltr">Electronics have contributed to the advancement of healthcare, wellness, security, and mobility, resulting in a higher standard of living. However, these ever-accelerating advancements and widespread application come at the cost of a shortened product life cycle and increase in produced E-waste which poses a significant environmental challenge. Recycling E-waste is challenging due to the complexity of electronics and packaging, hindering component retrieval for reuse. While sustainable materials for electronics have been researched, sustainable integrated circuit (IC) packaging for conventional electronics remains unexplored. This study introduces a method involving dissolvable additively manufactured packaging materials to recover commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) chips from used electronics, which would alleviate supply-chain stress, reduce the need for manufacturing similar chips, and minimize environmental impact. In this work, Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), are explored as potential dissolvable semiconductor packaging materials. Optimal dissolving conditions allow chip recovery in less than 11 minutes for PVA and 2 minutes for ABS. This approach offers a sustainable packaging method for commercial electronic chips that matches conventional packaging performance with the added functionality of recoverable and recyclable components, contributing to the gap in sustainability and recycling for conventional electronics.</p>

[ES] Las neuropatías periféricas son patologías que deterioran los nervios situados fuera del sistema nervioso central y que afectan significativamente las funciones sensoriomotoras. Existen varias alternativas terapéuticas, entre ellas las órtesis. Estos dispositivos se encargan de proteger la musculatura, corregir alteraciones y asistir la función de la extremidad afectada. Su efectividad está demostrada; sin embargo, depende directamente del adecuado cumplimiento del protocolo de uso. El objetivo principal de esta tesis fue identificar los criterios ergonómicos aplicables al desarrollo de órtesis que incrementen la adherencia al tratamiento en pacientes con neuropatías radial, cubital y mediana. Con este fin, se evaluó la posibilidad de optimizar las propiedades terapéuticas a partir de la inclusión de agentes electrofísicos en el dispositivo. Para ello, se llevó a cabo una revisión sistemática y metaanálisis de la evidencia disponible en los en los últimos cuarenta años en torno a la efectividad de las principales modalidades aplicadas. Se determinó que algunas modalidades cuando se aplican conjuntamente a una órtesis se ven favorecidas. No obstante, ninguno de los resultados de la revisión puede considerarse clínicamente significativos. Posteriormente, se planteó un protocolo de co-creación que incluyó las principales fases de un proceso de diseño con la participación de usuarios de órtesis. La primera fase, Perspectiva de Usuarios, contó con 100 sujetos con neuropatías periféricas. Se obtuvo información tanto para la identificación de necesidades y preferencias como para la clasificación de los aspectos que intervienen en la adherencia. Se emplearon modelos lineales y no lineales, como el modelo de Kano. Se encontró que este modelo permite una identificación más precisa acerca de qué atributos tienen más importancia y del grado de influencia de éstos en la adherencia. Asimismo, se comprobó que la satisfacción es una medida indirecta de la importancia y constituye un adecuado predictor de la adherencia a órtesis. Por el contrario, la importancia explícita no cuenta con la misma fiabilidad. La segunda fase, Diseño Participativo, incluyó a 9 personas voluntarias que evaluaron las propuestas de órtesis y brindaron recomendaciones de diseño. En la tercera fase, Modelado y Prototipado, se produjeron una serie de iteraciones de diseño, dando lugar a un nuevo desarrollo de órtesis. En la cuarta fase, Validación, se comprobó la funcionalidad y usabilidad de la órtesis con 11 sujetos sanos a través de un estudio con electromiografía de superficie. Con ello se demostró que la inclusión de un mecanismo deformable en el diseño del muelle articular permite una óptima asistencia motora en condiciones normales. Por último, en la fase de Desarrollo Final, se fabricó un prototipo funcional de órtesis radial teniendo en cuenta las oportunidades de mejora identificadas. / [CA] Les neuropaties perifèriques són patologies que deterioren els nervis situats fora del sistema nerviós central i que afecten significativament les funcions sensorimotrius. Hi ha diverses alternatives terapèutiques, entre elles les òrtesis. Aquests dispositius s'encarreguen de protegir la musculatura, corregir alteracions i assistir la funció de l'extremitat afectada. La seva efectivitat està demostrada; no obstant això, depèn directament del correcte compliment del protocol d'ús. L'objectiu principal d'aquesta tesi va ser identificar els criteris ergonòmics aplicables al desenvolupament d'ortesis que incrementen l'adherència al tractament en pacients amb neuropaties radial, cubital i mitjana. Amb aquest fi, es va avaluar la possibilitat d'optimitzar les propietats terapèutiques a partir de la inclusió d'agents electrofísics en el dispositiu. Per a això, es va dur a terme una revisió sistemàtica i metaanàlisi de l'evidència disponible en els últims 40 anys entorn de l'efectivitat de les principals modalitats aplicades. Es va determinar que algunes modalitats, quan s'apliquen conjuntament a una òrtesi, es veuen beneficiades. No obstant això, cap dels resultats de la revisió va ser clínicament significatiu. Posteriorment, es va plantejar un protocol de co-creació que va incloure les principals fases d'un procés de disseny amb la participació d'usuaris d'ortesis. La primera fase, Perspectiva d'Usuaris, va comptar amb 100 subjectes amb neuropaties perifèriques. Es va obtenir informació tant per a la identificació de necessitats i preferències com per a la classificació dels aspectes que intervenen en l'adherència. Es van emprar models lineals i no lineals, com el model de Kano. Es va trobar que aquest model permet una identificació més precisa sobre quins atributs tenen més importància i el grau d'influència d'aquests en l'adherència. Així mateix, es va comprovar que la satisfacció és una mesura indirecta de la importància i constitueix un predictor adequat de l'adherència a ortesis. Per contra, la importància explícita no compta amb la mateixa fiabilitat. La segona fase, Disseny Participatiu, va incloure 9 persones voluntàries que van avaluar les propostes d'ortesis i van donar recomanacions de disseny. En la tercera fase, Modelatge i Prototipatge, es van produir una sèrie d'iteracions de disseny, donant lloc a un nou desenvolupament d'òrtesis. En la quarta fase, Validació, es va comprovar la funcionalitat i usabilitat de l'òrtesi amb 11 subjectes sans mitjançant un estudi amb electromiografia de superfície. Amb això es va demostrar que la inclusió d'un mecanisme deformable en el disseny del moll articular permet una òptima assistència motora en condicions normals. Finalment, en la fase de Desenvolupament Final, es va fabricar un prototip funcional d'òrtesi radial tenint en compte les oportunitats de millora identificades. / [EN] Peripheral neuropathies are pathologies that deteriorate the nerves located outside the central nervous system and significantly affect sensorimotor functions. There are several therapeutic alternatives, including orthoses. These devices are responsible for protecting the musculature, correcting alterations, and assisting the function of the affected limb. Their effectiveness has been demonstrated. However, it depends directly on proper compliance with the usage protocol. The main objective of this thesis was to identify ergonomic criteria applicable to the development of orthoses that increase treatment adherence in patients with radial, ulnar, and median neuropathies. To this end, the possibility of optimizing therapeutic properties by including electrophysical agents in the device was evaluated. To achieve this, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence in the last 40 years regarding the effectiveness of the primary applied modalities. It was determined that some modalities are favored when used in conjunction with an orthosis. Nevertheless, none of the review results were clinically significant. Subsequently, a co-creation protocol was proposed, involving the main phases of a design process with the participation of orthosis users. The first phase, User Perspective, involved 100 subjects with peripheral neuropathies. Information was obtained for the identification of needs and preferences, as well as for the classification of aspects involved in adherence. Linear and non-linear models, such as the Kano model, were employed. It was found that this model allows a more precise identification of which attributes are more important and their influence on adherence. Additionally, it was verified that satisfaction is an indirect measure of importance and constitutes an adequate predictor of orthosis adherence. In contrast, explicit importance is not a reliable indicator. The second phase, Participatory Design, included nine voluntary individuals who evaluated orthosis proposals and provided design recommendations. In the third phase, Modeling and Prototyping, a series of design iterations were carried out, resulting in a new orthosis development. The fourth phase, Validation, tested the functionality and usability of the orthosis with 11 healthy subjects through a study with surface electromyography. It was demonstrated that including a deformable mechanism in the joint spring design allows optimal motor assistance under normal conditions. Finally, in the Final Development phase, a functional prototype of the radial orthosis was manufactured, considering the identified opportunities for improvement. / Bula Oyola, EL. (2023). Factores ergonómicos en el diseño de órtesis de mano para rehabilitación sensoriomotora de neuropatías radial, cubital y mediana [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/199996

La cornée permet à la lumière de pénétrer dans l’œil : c’est notre fenêtre sur le monde. Les déficiences visuelles dues à des défauts de la cornée proviennent de diverses causes, génétiques ou environnementales. La greffe de cornée permet aux patients qui en souffre de recouvrer la vue. Les Kératoprothèses (KPros) sont des prothèses cornéennes pour les patients qui ne peuvent pas bénéficier d’une greffe de cornée en raison du risque de rejet. Les principales limitations de ces Kératoprothèses résident dans l’absence d’intégration à long terme et leur dépendance au matériel donneur humain. Ici, nous avons fabriqué une Kératoprothèse synthétique et transparente biocompatible et suturable en utilisant des méthodes de fabrication avancée (impression 3D) et moulage. La partie optique (noyau) agit comme une fenêtre, mais aussi comme un squelette pour la jupe d’hydrogel. La formulation développée pour l’hydrogel permet de promouvoir la biointégration de l’implant grâce à sa colonisation par les cellules de l'hôte. Ce modèle permet donc de suturer la Kératoprothèse et promouvoir sa biointégration complète. Cette étude de faisabilité établit une méthodologie de production d’un nouveau modèle de Kératoprothèse avec une partie centrale transparente – produite par impression 3D ou moulage – et une jupe d’hydrogel. Contrairement aux modèles disponibles sur le marché, il s’agit ici d’un modèle de KPro qui n’est pas rigide et ne nécessite pas de matériel biologique. Dans un premier temps, l’optique centrale et le squelette ont été conçus à l’aide de Fusion 360. La production de la partie optique a ensuite été réalisée par moulage de PDMS ou impression 3D de résine biocompatible. Chaque méthode de production présente différents avantages et limitations telles que les matériaux pouvant être utilisés ou les propriétés mécaniques et optiques de ces dernières, notamment postproduction. En les combinant, ce modèle de KPro et ces méthodes de productions peuvent nous aider à éviter les complications associées à l’implantation de Kératoprothèses actuellement présentes sur le marché. / The cornea allows light to enter the eye: it is our window to the world. Visual deficiencies due to corneal defects originate from various causes, both genetic and environmental. Corneal transplants enable patients suffering from visual deficiencies to regain their sight. Keratoprostheses are corneal prostheses for patients who cannot benefit from a corneal transplant due to the risk of rejection. The main limitations of these Keratoprostheses lie in their lack of long-term integration and their dependence on human donor material. Here, we have fabricated a biocompatible and suturable synthetic and transparent Keratoprosthesis using advanced manufacturing (3D printing) and casting methods. The optical part (core) acts as a window, but also as a skeleton for the hydrogel skirt. The formulation developed for the hydrogel promotes biointegration of the implant through its colonization by host cells. This model can therefore be used to suture the keratoprosthesis and promote complete biointegration. This feasibility study establishes a methodology for producing a new Keratoprosthesis model with a transparent central part - produced by 3D printing or molding - and a hydrogel skirt. Unlike the models available on the market, this KPro model is not rigid and does not require biological material. Initially, the central optics and skeleton were designed using Fusion 360. The optical part was then produced by molding PDMS or 3D printing biocompatible resin. Each production method offers different advantages and limitations, such as the materials that can be used, or the mechanical and optical properties of the latter, particularly post-production. By combining them, this KPro model and these production methods can help us avoid the complications associated with the implantation of Keratoprostheses currently on the market.

Computational fluid dynamic models for porous lattice scaffolds are one of the few significant methods of determining the viability of a structure for in vivo applications. The most important property analyzed to determine this is fluid induced Wall Shear Stress (WSS) exhibited throughout the structure. This property has key ranges that are specifically identified and closely analyzed. Three different geometries, 2 TPMS structures and 1 non-TPMS structure are modeled and discussed. Three different models for each geometry are developed with porosities of 62, 70 and 80 percent. The Voronoi yields the best results, with WSS values well within the desired criteria for osteogenesis, minimizing cell death and detachment, and maximizing osteoblast and osteocyte generation. The outcome of this thesis helps reinforce the Voronoi lattice structure in bone tissue engineering applications. Further in vitro and in vivo experimentation is required to verify the results of this CFD analysis.

Der 3D-Druck greift als Vervielfältigungsgerät in das Kernrecht des Urhebers ein. Der private Nutzer kann mit “Copy and Paste” alle Objekte drucken. Das Vervielfältigungsrecht des Urhebers wird durch eine private Nutzung von 3D-Druckern zu Hause, in FabLabs, Hackerspaces oder 3D-Druck Copyshops eingeschränkt werden. Das Urheberrecht als Eigentumsrecht aus Art. 14 GG wird mit dem Recht des Nutzers auf Information und Meinungsfreiheit nach Art. 5 GG abgewogen. Diese Abwägung ist in Zeiten der Digitalisierung, des Internets und der neuen Technologien eine der wichtigsten für das geistige Eigentum. Mit dem 3D-Druck steht und fällt die Frage nach der Vervielfältigungsfreiheit und der Suche nach alternativen Vergütungsmodellen. Schafft der § 53 Abs.1, Abs. 7 UrhG einen Interessenausgleich zwischen Urhebern und Nutzern? Die Arbeit untersucht die Vervielfältigung von Werken der angewandten Kunst unter dem Aspekt der Geburtstagszugentscheidung des BGH und macht die notwendige rechtlichen Änderungen deutlich. / 3D printing is not only a technical topic but also a topic for creators. The 3D printer intervenes the core right of creators and makes copyright issues obvious. 3D printing is a new usage under section § 31 UrhG. The private user can "copy and paste" to reproduce any objects. The question is how the right of the creator can be restricted by private use of 3D printers at home, in FabLabs, hackerspaces or 3D printing copy shops. Copyright as a property right in Art. 14 GG faces the user's right to information and freedom of expression under Art. 5 GG. Balancing these two fundamental rights is one of the crucial questions for intellectual property in times of digitization, internet and new technologies, as 3D printing is also about freedom of reproduction and alternative compensation models. To what extent creates section § 53 para. 1, para. 7 UrhG a balance of interests for applied art? This present works examines the reproduction of applied art under the “Geburtstagszugentscheidung” and the necessity of reforming legislation in the age of 3D printers.

Selective laser melting (SLM) has been shown to be an attractive manufacturing route for the production of ??/?? titanium alloys, and in particular Ti-6Al-4V. A thorough understanding of the relationship between the process, microstructure and mechanical properties of the components produced by this technology is however crucial for the establishment of SLM as an alternative manufacturing route. The purpose of the present study is thus to determine the microstructure evolution, crystallographic texture and the mechanical properties of SLM Ti-6Al-4V. The effect of several processing parameters on the density and the microstructure of the SLM samples were initially investigated. It was found that different sets of process parameters can be used to fabricate near fully dense components. It was found that the samples built using the optimised process window consist exclusively of ????? martensitic phase precipitated from prior ?? columnar grains. It was observed that the ?? grain solidification is influenced by the laser scan strategy and that the ?? phase has a strong <001> texture along its grain growth direction. The ????? martensitic laths that originate from the parent ?? grains precipitate according to the Burgers orientation relationship. It was found that ????? laths clusters from the same ?? grain have a specific misorientation that minimise the local shape strain. Texture inheritance across successive deposited layers was also observed and discussed in relation to various variant selection mechanisms. The mechanical properties of as-built and stress relieved SLM Ti-6Al-4V built using the same optimised process parameters were then investigated. It was found that the build orientation affects the tensile properties, and in particular the ductility of the samples. Samples built perpendicularly to the building direction showed higher ductility than those built in the vertical orientation. It was also observed that a stress relief heat treatment was beneficial to the mechanical properties of SLM Ti-6Al-4V. The ductility of the stress relieved samples was indeed higher than those found in the as-built condition. It was found that the predominant fracture mode during tensile testing is inter-granular. In terms of high-cycle fatigue, it was found that SLM Ti-6Al-4V is comparable to HIPed cast Ti-6Al-4V but it has a significantly lower fatigue resistance than that of wrought and annealed alloys. It was observed that porosity and the elongated prior ?? grain boundaries decrease substantially the fatigue life of the components. Cracks propagate either by fatigue striation or ductile tearing mechanisms. Using alternative laser scan strategies it was possible to control the microstructure of the as-built samples. It was observed that the laser scan vector length influences several microstructural features, such as the width of the prior ?? grains and the thickness of the ????? laths. It was found that re-melting the same layer has instead little effect on the microstructure. A novel laser scan strategy characterised by much lower laser power and scan speed than those typically used in SLM enabled finally to fabricate SLM Ti-6Al-4V with a microstructure close to that of conventionally manufactured Ti-6Al-4V. This study investigates for the first time the crystallographic texture evolution in Ti-6Al-4V manufactured by SLM. Further, this research presents for the first time the effect of the characteristic microstructure and crystallographic texture on the mechanical properties and fracture of SLM Ti-6Al-4V. Lastly, for the first time this research shows examples of microstructural control during the SLM fabrication of the same alloy using long laser dwell times.

Stab resistant body armour had been used throughout history, with examples ranging from animal hide construction to the moulded Polycarbonate units typically used by United Kingdom (UK) Police Officers. Such protective articles have historically, and continue to present a number of issues which have shown to impair the operational performance of its wearer including but not exclusive to poor thermal regulation, large masses, and reduced manoeuvrability. A number of developments have been made in an attempt to minimise the effects of such issues. One potential solution yet to be fully explored is the utilisation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies. In recent years the use of such manufacturing technologies, particularly Laser Sintering, has successfully demonstrated their suitability for a range of high performance applications ranging from Formula 1® to aerospace. Due to the fundamental additive nature of AM build processes, the utilisation of such technologies have facilitated the realisation of design concepts that are typically too expensive, difficult or impossible to create using traditional manufacturing processes. In order for AM technologies to be used for the generation of stab resistant body armour a number of historical issues and performance characteristics fundamental to ensure stab resistance is achieved must be satisfied. This body of research firstly evaluated the stab resistive performance of two of the most common materials suitable for Laser Sintering as highlighted by an initial review of AM technologies. Once an appropriate material had been highlighted it was used as the basis for further experimental testing. Such tests focussed on minimising the material thickness required to maintain an appropriate level of stab resistance within United Kingdom Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) KR1-E1 requirement of 24 Joules of stab impact energy. Test results demonstrated that specimens manufactured from Duraform EX® required a minimum single layer thickness of 11.00 mm, and a dual layer total thickness of 9.00 mm to provide an appropriate level of stab protection within the HOSDB KR1-E1 standard. Coupled with the results generated from an investigation identifying the overlapping/imbricated assembly angle required to maintain an appropriate level of coverage across a scale structure, the stab resistant characteristics initially identified were used for the development of an imbricated scale-like assembly. Additional design features were also investigated to further minimise the total thickness of the final element design and corresponding assembled imbricated structure such features included angling strike surfaces and integrating a dual layered structure within individual elements. When the finalised imbricated assemblies were stab tested, they successfully demonstrated levels of stab resistance to the UK HOSDB KR1-E1 impact energy of 24 Joules.

Syfte: Att utreda hur digitala 3D-modeller bör anpassas inför utskrift i en 3D-skrivare samt undersöka hur en sådan modell kan användas i byggprocessens olika skeden. Metod: En fallstudie genomförs med en befintlig digital 3D-modell som utgångspunkt där intervjuer och action research används som datainsamlingsmetoder. Empirin jämförs och analyseras med det teoretiska ramverket som tagits fram genom litteraturstudier. Resultat: En fysisk 3D-modell skulle kunna användas i flera skeden i byggprocessen, huvudsakligen i idéskedet, produktionsskedet och genomgående processen som ett kommunikationsverktyg och vid reklam/försäljning/presentation för ökad förstående. Inför utskrift bör alla byggnadsdelar vara solida, detaljer bör raderas beroende på skala och komponenter bör bestå av samma material. Konsekvenser: Då intervjuerna utförs med personer med varierande kunskap och erfarenhet är det viktigt att beakta det faktum att förslag på användningsområden eventuellt inte är genomförbara i praktiken då dessa är önskemål. Trots detta kan användning av fysiska 3D-modeller rekommenderas i flera av byggprocessens skeden för ökad förståelse och bättre kommunikation, vilket även styrks av det teoretiska ramverket. Gällande anpassningar av en digital modell krävs en digital 3D-model som utgångspunkt och viss vana av 3D-projektering. Begränsningar: Då denna studie är en fallstudie utförd på ett specifikt fall, kan kunskap och rekommendationer inte generaliseras statistiskt på andra typer av byggnader. Dock kan resultatet i denna studie implementeras på liknande projekt om små justeringar tillämpas. På grund av det faktum att studien är kvalitativ med ett begränsat antal respondenter finns möjlighet till ett annat resultat om utförandet skett med andra förutsättningar. Nyckelord: BIM-modell, fysisk byggnadsmodell, 3D-modell, 3D-skrivare, 3D- utskrift / Purpose: To investigate how digital 3D models should be adapted to enable 3D printing for use in the construction process in its various stages. Method: A case study is conducted with an existing digital 3D-model where interviews and action research is used as a data collection method. The empirical data are compared and analyzed with the theoretical framework developed through literature studies. Findings: A physical 3D model can be used at several stages in the construction process, mainly in idea development stages, the production stage and throughout the process as a communication tool and for advertising/sales/presentation for increased understanding. Prior to printing, all parts of the building should be solid, details should be erased depending on the scale used and components should consist of the same material. Implications: Based on interviews with people with varying knowledge and experience within the subject, it is important to take into consideration the fact that the proposals on the fields of use may not be enforceable in reality since they are requests. Despite this, the use of physical 3D models can be recommended in several construction phases of the process for greater understanding and better communication, which is corroborated by the theoretical framework. Adaptions of a digital model require a digital 3D model as a prerequisite and a certain experience of 3D design. Limitations: Since this study is a case study conducted in a specific case, knowledge and recommendations cannot be generalized statistically to other types of buildings. However, with small adjustments, this study can be implemented in similar projects. Due to the fact that the study is qualitative with a limited number of interviewees, there is a possibility of a different result if the execution occurred with other conditions. Keywords: BIM model, physical building model, 3D model, 3D printer, 3D printing

Durch die Verwendung von 3D-Druck-Verfahren wird die Gestaltung der Komponenten revolutioniert, weil die Form nicht mehr abhängig vom Fertigungsverfahren ist. Dabei werden auch optimale Gitterstrukturen innerhalb der Komponenten immer wichtiger. Diese Stützstrukturen können in Creo Parametric 4.0 mit dem neuen «Lattice-Feature» modelliert und Creo Simulate analysiert werden. Parallel dazu kann man mit ProTopCI (Hersteller CAESS, PTC Partner Advantage, Silver) eine Topologieoptimierung mit Stützstrukturen durchführen. Der Vortrag beleuchtet die Unterschiede dieser 2 Methoden.