Direct to shape printing with robot
Themes: Software technology & Intelligent systems, Robotics
Early lab scale demonstration
A TRL is a measure to indicate the matureness of a developing technology. When an innovative idea is discovered it is often not directly suitable for application. Usually such novel idea is subjected to further experimentation, testing and prototyping before it can be implemented. The image below shows how to read TRL’s to categorise the innovative ideas.
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Why?
(3D) Printing on existing non-flat structures is not possible with existing commercial printers.
How?
A novel method regarding printing with an industrial printhead mounted on a robot arm instead of a XYZ Linear Translation Stages. The demo shows the realised step from printing on flat surfaces to curved surfaces.
When?
Research must be the basis for an early prototype to show the added value of printing on non-flat surfaces in 2 years.
Prof. Jo Geraedts