Research of 3D anti-Gravity Printing Methods

DOI

10.2991/978-94-6463-518-8_20How to use a DOI?

Keywords

3D Printing; Anti-Gravity; FDM Technology; SLS Technology

Abstract

As the use of 3D printing becomes more popular, the need to print in complex gravity environments or even low gravity environments is emerging. In order to meet these anti-gravity 3D printing needs, many individuals or organizations have proposed different solutions. This paper describes three mature antigravity 3D printing solutions, namely FDM-based Mataerial printers, anchorless selective laser sintering, and magnetic levitation printing. These three technologies are suitable for different environments and can accomplish different purposes. For example, Mataerial is suitable for adding a structure to an existing structure, because this printer does not need to move the workpiece, and the thermoplastic material it uses allows it to print at any angle and under any gravity conditions. For anchorless selective laser sintering, it is more suitable for use under industrial production conditions. Because this technology optimizes most of the support structure, and as an SLS technology, its lower cost and faster production speed are highly competitive. For magnetic levitation printing, it have low operating temperature, flexible printing, and it can ignore the influence of gravity, is very suitable for printing related equipment in complex environments, such as space, to help human space exploration. By comparing these three anti-gravity printing technologies in terms of material selection and printing methods, one can attempt to summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each of the three technologies. Ultimately, this paper hopes to conclude the development prospects and applicable environments of each of the three technologies, and to make speculations and suggestions on their future development directions.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zhunan Cao
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/28
TI  - Research of 3D anti-Gravity Printing Methods
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Mechanics, Electronics Engineering and Automation (ICMEEA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 186
EP  - 196
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-518-8_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-518-8_20
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