The Economics of Classroom 3-D Printing of Open-Source Digital Designs of Learning Aids
Abstract While schools struggle financially, capital for purchasing physical learning aids is often cut. To determine...
Mechanical Properties of Direct Waste Printing of Polylactic Acid with Universal Pellets Extruder: Comparison to Fused Filament Fabrication on Open-Source Desktop Three-Dimensional Printers
Abstract Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is the most common and widespread additive manufacturing (AM) technique, but...
Economic Savings for Scientific Free and Open Source Technology: A Review
Abstract Both the free and open source software (FOSS) as well as the distributed digital manufacturing...
Parametric Nasopharyngeal Swab for Sampling COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses: Open Source Design, SLA 3-D Printing and UV Curing System
Abstract Access to nasopharyngeal swabs for sampling remain a bottleneck in some regions for COVID-19 testing....
Open Source High-Temperature Reprap for 3-D Printing Heat-Sterilizable PPE and Other Applications
Abstract Thermal sterilization is generally avoided for 3-D printed components because of the relatively low deformation...
Partially RepRapable Automated Open Source Bag Valve Mask-Based Ventilator
Abstract This study describes the development of a simple and easy-to-build portable automated bag valve mask...
Conversion of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Mask to Open Source Powered Air-Purifying Particulate Respirator for Fire Fighter COVID-19 Response
Abstract To assist firefighters and other first responders to use their existing equipment for respiration during...
Open-Source Grinding Machine for Compression Screw Manufacturing
Abstract Some of the most promising distributed recycling and additive manufacturing (DRAM) technical systems use fused...
Open Source Digitally Replicable Lab-Grade Scales
Abstract This study provides designs for a low-cost, easily replicable open-source lab-grade digital scale that can...
Open-Source Medical Hardware for Pandemics
Abstract Distributed digital manufacturing offers a solution to medical supply and technology shortages during pandemics. To...