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A novel approach to design lesion-specific stents for minimum recoil (2016)
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Stent geometries are obtained by topology optimization for minimized compliance under different stenosis levels and plaque material types. Three levels of stenosis by cross-sectional area, i.e., 30%, 40%, and 50% and three different plaque material p... Read More about A novel approach to design lesion-specific stents for minimum recoil.

Hierarchical remeshing strategies with mesh mapping for topology optimisation (2016)
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This work investigates the use of hierarchical mesh decomposition strategies for topology optimisation using bi-directional evolutionary structural optimisation algorithm. The proposed method uses a dual mesh system that decouples the design variable... Read More about Hierarchical remeshing strategies with mesh mapping for topology optimisation.

A voxel-based method of constructing and skinning conformal and functionally graded lattice structures suitable for additive manufacturing (2016)
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) enables the production of geometrically complex parts that are difficult to manufacture by other means. However, conventional CAD systems are limited in the representation of such parts. This issue is exacerbated when latt... Read More about A voxel-based method of constructing and skinning conformal and functionally graded lattice structures suitable for additive manufacturing.

A combined inverse finite element – elastoplastic modelling method to simulate the size-effect in nanoindentation and characterise materials from the nano to micro-scale (2016)
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Material properties such as hardness can be dependent on the size of the indentation load when that load is small, a phenomenon known as the indentation size effect (ISE). In this work an inverse finite element method (IFEM) is used to investigate th... Read More about A combined inverse finite element – elastoplastic modelling method to simulate the size-effect in nanoindentation and characterise materials from the nano to micro-scale.

3D inkjet-printed UV-curable inks for multi-functional electromagnetic applications (2016)
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Inkjet printing of multiple materials is usually processed in multiple steps due to various jetting and curing/sintering conditions. In this paper we report on the development of all inkjet-printed UV-curable electromagnetic responsive inks in a sing... Read More about 3D inkjet-printed UV-curable inks for multi-functional electromagnetic applications.

A mechanical property evaluation of graded density Al-Si10-Mg lattice structures manufactured by selective laser melting (2016)
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Metal components with applications across a range of industrial sectors can be manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM). A particular strength of SLM is its ability to manufacture components incorporating periodic lattice structures not realisab... Read More about A mechanical property evaluation of graded density Al-Si10-Mg lattice structures manufactured by selective laser melting.

Understanding the effect of laser scan strategy on residual stress in selective laser melting through thermo-mechanical simulation (2016)
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Selective laser melting (SLM) is an attractive technology, enabling the manufacture of customised, complex metallic designs, with minimal wastage. However, uptake by industry is currently impeded by several technical barriers, such as the control of... Read More about Understanding the effect of laser scan strategy on residual stress in selective laser melting through thermo-mechanical simulation.

Improving the fatigue behaviour of a selectively laser melted aluminium alloy: Influence of heat treatment and surface quality (2016)
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Selective laser melting (SLM) is being widely utilised to fabricate intricate structures used in various industries. Widening the range of applications that can benefit from such promising technology requires validating SLM parts in load bearing appl... Read More about Improving the fatigue behaviour of a selectively laser melted aluminium alloy: Influence of heat treatment and surface quality.

The microstructure and mechanical properties of selectively laser melted AlSi10Mg: The effect of a conventional T6-like heat treatment (2016)
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Selective laser melting (SLM) of aluminium is of research interest because of its potential benefits to high value manufacturing applications in the aerospace and automotive industries. In order to demonstrate the credibility of SLM Al parts, their m... Read More about The microstructure and mechanical properties of selectively laser melted AlSi10Mg: The effect of a conventional T6-like heat treatment.

Metallurgy of high-silicon steel parts produced using selective laser melting (2016)
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The metallurgy of high-silicon steel (6.9%wt.Si) processed using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is presented for the first time in this study. High-silicon steel has great potential as a soft magnetic alloy, but its employment has been limited due to... Read More about Metallurgy of high-silicon steel parts produced using selective laser melting.

An investigation into reinforced and functionally graded lattice structures (2016)
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Lattice structures are regarded as excellent candidates for use in lightweight energy absorbing applications, such as crash protection. In this paper we investigate the crushing behaviour, mechanical properties and energy absorption of lattices made... Read More about An investigation into reinforced and functionally graded lattice structures.

The thermo-mechanical degradation of ethylene vinyl acetate used as a solar panel adhesive and encapsulant (2016)
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© 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. The thermal ageing of an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer used as an adhesive and encapsulant in a photovoltaic module has been investigated. The EVA is used to bond the silicon solar cells to the fr... Read More about The thermo-mechanical degradation of ethylene vinyl acetate used as a solar panel adhesive and encapsulant.

Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks (2016)
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This paper investigates the effect of surface wettability on the cross-sectional profiles of printed nanofluid inks which can have a significant role on conductivity of printed lines that are used in the production of printed electronics. Glass subst... Read More about Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks.

Shape complexity and process energy consumption in electron beam melting: a case of something for nothing in additive manufacturing? (2016)
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Additive manufacturing (AM) technology is capable of building up component geometry in a layer-by-layer process, entirely without tools, molds, or dies. One advantage of the approach is that it is capable of efficiently creating complex product geome... Read More about Shape complexity and process energy consumption in electron beam melting: a case of something for nothing in additive manufacturing?.

Nanoindentation shows uniform local mechanical properties across melt pools and layers produced by selective laser melting of AlSi10Mg alloy (2016)
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Single track and single layer AlSi10Mg has been produced by selective laser melting (SLM) of alloy powder on a AlSi12 cast substrate. The SLM technique produced a cellular-dendritic ultra-fined grained microstructure. Chemical composition mapping an... Read More about Nanoindentation shows uniform local mechanical properties across melt pools and layers produced by selective laser melting of AlSi10Mg alloy.

Quantification and characterisation of porosity in selectively laser melted Al–Si10–Mg using x-ray computed tomography (2016)
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We used X-ray computed tomography (CT), microscopy and hardness measurements to study Al–Si10–Mg produced by selective laser melting (SLM). Specimens were subject to a series of heat treatments including annealing and precipitation hardening. The spe... Read More about Quantification and characterisation of porosity in selectively laser melted Al–Si10–Mg using x-ray computed tomography.