Rapid Prototyping: Design and Innovation in Robotics Development
About this ebook
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Rapid Prototyping: An introduction to the concept and techniques of rapid prototyping, covering its significance in product development.
2: Selective Laser Sintering: Explores this 3D printing process where powdered materials are sintered by a laser, ideal for strong, durable prototypes.
3: Stereolithography: Focuses on how stereolithography uses UV lasers to solidify liquid resins, creating highly accurate models.
4: 3D Printing: An overview of 3D printing's evolution, its methods, and applications across industries, from prototyping to enduse products.
5: S. Scott Crump: A biography of Crump, the inventor of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), a pivotal process in rapid prototyping.
6: 3D Systems: Discusses 3D Systems, a pioneering company that has played a critical role in advancing 3D printing technologies.
7: Digital Modeling and Fabrication: Covers the integration of digital design with physical manufacturing, a key aspect of modern prototyping.
8: CustomFit: Examines how rapid prototyping enables customfit designs in industries like healthcare and fashion.
9: WorkNC: A look at WorkNC's software that integrates CAD/CAM tools for precise toolpath creation in prototyping.
10: Solidscape: Details Solidscape’s highprecision 3D printers designed for creating intricate, highly detailed models.
11: Selective Laser Melting: Focuses on selective laser melting, a process that uses lasers to melt metal powders into 3D objects.
12: Powder Bed and Inkjet Head 3D Printing: Explores this method, where powdered materials are selectively fused with an inkjet printhead.
13: Solid Concepts: A chapter dedicated to Solid Concepts and their contribution to industrial additive manufacturing and prototyping.
14: Solid Ground Curing: An innovative technique that uses ultraviolet light to cure liquid materials layer by layer.
15: Fused Filament Fabrication: Discusses the FDM process, where thermoplastic filaments are extruded to build prototypes layer by layer.
16: EnvisionTEC: An indepth look at EnvisionTEC's advanced 3D printing technologies for rapid prototyping and industrial applications.
17: Digital Manufacturing: Explores how digital technologies transform the manufacturing landscape, enabling faster production.
18: Agile Tooling: A chapter on agile tooling techniques that optimize prototyping processes for quick turnaround and flexibility.
19: 3D Printing Processes: A broad review of the various 3D printing technologies and their unique capabilities for prototyping.
20: Ian Gibson (Professor): Provides insights into the work of Professor Ian Gibson, a thought leader in the field of 3D printing.
21: MultiMaterial 3D Printing: Explains how multimaterial 3D printing combines different materials into a single prototype, enhancing design capabilities.
The book’s insights will arm you with the tools and knowledge to understand how rapid prototyping shapes the future of robotics and manufacturing. Whether you're a professional or just curious, "Rapid Prototyping" will be an invaluable addition to your library.
