Women in 3D Printing: From Bones to Bridges and Everything in Between (Women in Engineering and Science)

This book provides insights into the possibilities, realities and challenges of the rapidly evolving world of 3D printing or additive manufacturing. Contributors cover the applications for 3D printing, available materials, research, and the business of additive manufacturing from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. As an important part of the Women in Science and Engineering book series, the work highlights the contribution of women leaders in additive manufacturing, inspiring women and men, girls and boys to enter and apply themselves to world of 3D printing and be a part of bringing the true potential of 3D printing to fruition. The book features contributions of prominent female engineers, scientists, business and technology leaders in additive manufacturing from academia, industry and government labs. Provides insight into women’s contributions to the field of additive manufacturing; Presents information from academia, research, government labs and industryinto advances and applications in the rapidly evolving and growing field of 3D printing; Includes applications in industries such as medicine, aerospace, and automotive. Foreword 1 The Medici Effect and the Importance of Women in Manufacturing References Foreword 2 Preface About the Book Abbreviations Contents Contributors Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction References Chapter 2: Medical 3D Printing: Patient-Specific Anatomic Models Introduction Radiology Imaging Modalities and Acquisition Image Segmentation Mesh Creation and Optimization Applications: Digital and Physical Surgery Patient Comprehension with Anatomic Models Physician Surgical Planning with Anatomic Models Surgical Simulation and Task Training Additional Applications References Chapter 3: Designing for Performance and Protection with Digital Manufacturing Introduction Professional Background So... What Is It that You Do Here, Exactly? What Makes a Great Partner? Create the Sandbox, Iterate and Evolve Case Study: CCM Custom and Retail Helmets Where Will We Go from Here? Closing Thoughts and Personal “Lessons Learned” References Chapter 4: A Champion for Additive Introduction Leading Up to Additive Manufacturing Getting Started Flexibility Nomadic Printers Additive Manufacturing Summit Design Competitions Costing Models Additive Manufacturing Factory Organizational Structure Engaging the Masses Engineers Engineering and Supply Chain Leadership Outside Partners Tours Leadership Support Moving On References Chapter 5: Inkjet-Based 3D Printing: From Quantum Dots to Steel Tools Steels with Gradient Properties Binder Jetting of Highly Reactive Lanthanides Neutron Collimators Binder Jet Printing of Conformally Cooled Injection Molding Tooling 3D Printing a Tungsten-Carbide/Cobalt Rock Drill Physical Unclonable Functions for Material Jet Parts Material Jetting: Embedding Actuators Conclusion References Chapter 6: Science Personality and STEM Ambassador 3D Printing Vending Machine The Discovery Channel’s “The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius” The Science Channel’s Outrageous Acts of Science Pit Crew for the Fastest Woman on a Motorcycle American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassador References Chapter 7: Go Big or Go Home – Printing Concrete Buildings Automating Construction: Age-Old Industry Conversion to the Digital Realm Construction and Additive Manufacturing Step Toward Automation in Construction – Opposites Attract Think Big: The Adaptation of Additive Manufacturing to Additive Construction From Lab-Top to Slab-Top Challenges Concrete From Concept to Reality, Pushing Against the Status Quo Letting Go of Small-Scale Ideology Go with the Flow – Rethinking Concrete Beyond the Laboratory, a Drive Toward Field Demonstrations Fail Early, Fail Often, Fail Better – Test the Bounds Thriving on the Unpredictable From Novelty to Adoption – Looking Forward References Chapter 8: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Metal Additive Manufacturing Introduction: From Aerospace Engineer to Entrepreneur Lessons Learned as an Aerospace Engineer The Why, What, and How Innovation in Metal Additive Manufacturing The Metal AM Ecosystem – From Micro to Massive Application-Driven Technology Selection Metal Deposition – The Triathlete of AM Exotic, Functionally Graded Materials, and Alloy Development – Re-defining What Is Possible Metal AM for Aerospace and Beyond An Overview of Work in the Aerospace Sector Trends and Emerging Challenges Innovation Never Stops References Chapter 9: From Substitution to Regeneration: The Tridimensional Interplay Between Cells and Biomaterials The Overall Picture on Regeneration and the Perspective for Health in 3D: A Humble Opinion Application of AM in Orthopedics and Tissue Engineering Defying Concepts and Exploiting Biomaterials for Load Bearing Applications Apatite-Wollastonite in Bone Generation: The Next-Generation Bioceramics Alumina: From a Contaminant to a Dopant of Apatite-Wollastonite Binder Jetting of AW Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration: Is Crystallization a Blessing or a Curse? Biocomposite Scaffolds and Stem Cells: The Next Step in Bone Regeneration Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF): A Simple and Clean Method to Achieve Complex Results Spontaneous Stem Cell Differentiation and Mineralization Finding the Market Niche Within an Evolving Field Conclusion References Chapter 10: Ceramic Additive for Aerospace Introduction: Ceramics for Aerospace and the Need for Additive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing Methods for Ceramics Personal Advancements in Direct Ink Writing Ceramic Monoliths Ceramic Matrix Composites Summary and Future Outlook References Chapter 11: The Additive Journey from Powder to Part Assembling a Talented Team to Solve a Complex Multidisciplinary Problem Need for Synergy in Additive Manufacturing and Machining Strategies Case Study for a Synergistic Approach in Additive Manufacturing and Machining Surgical Navigation Tracker Demonstrator Design Criteria Digital Workflow for AM and Post-Machining Design of the Surgical Tracker Via Topology Optimization (Fig. 11.2 – Workflow A) Design of the Workholding Fixtures (Fig. 11.2 – Workflow A) Additive Manufacturing of the Tracker Design and Machining Artifacts (Fig. 11.2 – Workflow B) Dimensional Distortion Measurements (Fig. 11.2 – Workflow C) Mechanical Vibration Identification (Fig. 11.2 – Workflow D & E) Modal Testing Using Impact Hammer Frequency Domain Chatter Stability Analysis Cutting Tests and Machining (Fig. 11.2 – Workflow D & F) Tests for the Identification of the Cutting Coefficients Tracker Machining Parameters Case Study Technical Outcomes, Reflections, and Iterations Topology Optimization Geometric Distortion Measurement Mechanical Vibrations Milling Tool and Form Tool FRFs Tracker FRFs Machining Stability Diagrams Cutting Tests and Machining Identification of Cutting Force Coefficients Tracker Inspection Results (ABS and UV) Conclusions and Reflections on Additive Manufacturing and Post-process Machining References Chapter 12: Additive as an Entrepreneur and Outreach Tool Starting a 3D Printing Company in College as an Engineering Undergrad The First Layer Filament in Fashion Designing a Company Scaling the Model Printing an Impact Print Complete References Correction to: Ceramic Additive for Aerospace Index