MIT Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Advanced Materials by 3D Printing: Concepts, Prototypes, and Manufacturing
Michael J. Cima
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, MIT
Monday, April 22, 1996
4:00 PM (3:30 refreshments)
Edgerton Hall, Room 34-101
EECS Colloquium
Abstract
3D Printing is a rapid prototyping technique to manufacture functional
components directly from computer models. The process involves
spreading the powder in thin layers and then selective binding of the
powder using a technology similar to ink-jet printing. Layers are
added sequentially until a part is completed. This presentation will
discuss several applications of 3D Printing and our progress at making
actual ceramic prototypes including structural ceramics. The future
of 3D Printing is not limited to making macroobjects, however. We
envision cases where computer-derivedmicrostructures can be created by
appropriate control of the printing parameters. Thus, one can build
components with the desired microstructure independent of the
complexity of the desired shape. Examples for both structural
materials and biomedical devices will be presented.
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