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#techtalk Tuesday is here! Buckle up for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)! Imagine a printer that uses a laser to magically melt metal powder into any shape you desire. LPBF makes it possible, creating complex, high-precision metal parts straight outta sci-fi! Did you know? LPBF allows for the creation of internal channels and lattices within a single print, impossible with traditional manufacturing. Think lightweighting on steroids! Surgeons can now create custom-designed implants with porous structures that mimic bone growth, leading to faster healing and better patient outcomes. LPBF is revolutionizing medical care! Think supersonic jets that defy gravity! LPBF helps create intr intricate, lightweight components for airplanes and rockets, maximizing fuel efficiency and pushing the boundaries of flight. Tired of clunky prototypes that don't reflect your final design? LPBF allows for printing fully functional prototypes with complex features, accelerating the innovation cycle. From concept to reality in a laser flash! This is just a glimpse into the LPBF revolution. Stay tuned every Tuesday for more mind-blowing #techtalk! Remember, innovation is melting the mold, and sometimes, the future of manufacturing lies in a bed of metal powder. #3Dprinting #metalprinting #additivemanufacturing #anythinginmetal #aerospace #medicine

Misting is one of the many possible causes of inconsistent printing quality. Could dropwatching be used to evaluate and minimize these very small satellites? This is one of the many topics we're investigating at Droptimize. Our latest imaging setup allows acquiring images with flash durations below 50ns, which unveils entirely new analysis possibilities. By comparing dropwatching images taken with different waveforms yielding the same drop properties we can see very clear differences in the amount of mist present. We estimate these micro-satellites to have volumes below 100fl. This approach isn't fully validated yet, but we're excited to work on a potential solution to identify waveforms that minimize misting!

~~Exploring the charm of laser optical components together   🔔 Laser optical components are crucial elements used for controlling laser beams, representing a significant branch within the field of optics. These components are employed to modulate laser beam intensity, polarization, wavefront, and direction. Key characteristics of laser optical components include high reflectivity, low scattering, wide wavelength range, and optimized optical performance.   📖 Laser optical components can be categorized based on their functionality and characteristics, including #mirrors, #lenses, #windows, #polarizingdevices, and #opticalprisms. Each type of component serves unique applications, such as lenses in laser confocal microscopy and mirrors in laser radar systems.  🏷 In UNI Optics, we can provide you with various laser optics: C-Lens, Laser Grade Prisms, Laser beam collimation Lens, High Power Laser Line Windows, Laser Grade Line Mirrors and other customized laser products based on customers' requirements. For more info, please click the link: https://lnkd.in/gR9-M3d8   📃 These laser components find diverse applications in fields like medical and healthcare, communication, materials processing, and scientific research. For instance, lenses used in #lasersurgery enable precise laser beam focusing, reducing tissue damage. In #lasercommunications, beam splitters and couplers are employed to distribute and combine laser signals, while #laserprinters utilize mirrors to guide laser beams for image printing.   🔎 As we know, the market for laser optical components continues to grow alongside the rapid advancement of #lasertechnology. Catering to various applications across medical, communication, manufacturing, and scientific research fields, the market spans a wide range of industries. It is expected that in the future, the laser optical components market will continue to expand ↗ , driving innovation 💡 and development 📈 .  🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 📌 If you have any needs or questions about laser optical components, please feel free to contact us by LinkedIn or unics@uni-optics.com. We are happy to serve you! #LaserOptics #OpticsIndustry #UNIOptics

Realistic 3D Printed hand. 🖐🏽 Can you guess the technology? Realistic and accurate 3D-printed tissues can be used for training, education, and research. This was created by Digital Anatomy Simulations for Healthcare, LLC. using one of the Stratasys printers. They have been creating 3D models of fetuses, organs, bones, and more from CT and MRI scans. #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #medical #3dprintingapplications #3ddruck

Answering some of your questions about our HiFi Rapid Technology Deployment Program and our patented HiFi technology. We train and license in both upper and lower limb applications, including humeral, radial, femoral and tibial. Our patented HiFi Freestyle Imager is used for compression and tissue release at scanning (or casting). Our patents cover the method of applying the compression during shape capture (as seen below), digitally during software revision/modification, as well as during the assembly and socket fabrication process. In our digital program, we do not require a specific scanner or software, but we have had good success with Vorum's Canfit and Filament Innovations 3D printer for test sockets. While we can skip the step of doing test sockets in certain situations (e.g. specific 3rd world applications), we will continue to promote the necessary steps that lead to maximized outcomes. #HiFiDigitalProgram #hifiproviders #nomorebuckets #PatentProtection #DigitalHealth #MedicalInnovation #therapist #prosthetist #filamentinnovations #3dprinting #vorum #CADCAM #eqwal #amputeestrong #outcomes #amputee

Additive Surgical continues it’s R&D into biomimetic lattice generation for implants. Guess the attached image? A) Macro photography of a 3D printed Voronoi Lattice B) Digital render exported from our modelling software with a 30 micron surface roughness C) Image created quickly, using AI #3Dprinting #research #lattice #spine #implant #biomimetic

3d printed microscope submicron motorized stage setup for epi and fluorescent imaging on a shoestring budget

Latest advances in physics brachytherapy, presented at #ESTRO24: from AI in treatment planning to 3D printing of applicators. Key sessions covered in-vivo dosimetry, TPS commissioning, and the impact of the EU Medical Device Regulation Directive. 👉 https://bit.ly/3RKkf5F #Brachytherapy #MedicalPhysics #RadiationOncology #AI #radiotherapy #radonc

Post-Process Anterior Bridges Like A Pro Create An Evident Account To Learn More. Featured Printer: Ackuretta Sol Featured Curing Unit: Ackuretta Curie Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored video Don’t have a 3D Printer? We Have Your Back! Message Us To Learn More About The Evident Preferred Fabrication Partner Program. #crownandbridge #digitaldentistry #dental3dprinting

Tool to convert Carto 3D Mesh files to STL and WRL I created this tool to convert Carto 3D mesh files into STL and WRL formats, suitable for 3D printing and colour map visualization. It focuses on processing 3D mesh data, filtering out sectors, and preparing the data for further use. GitHub repository: https://lnkd.in/eQZ4wE4g #EPeeps #globalEP #EPresearch #electrophysiology #cardiology #cardiacscience #cardiacphysiology