This presentation will highlight the exciting possibilities of this manufacturing process and provide a brief summary of the ongoing projects where these structures are being incorporated into design projects at UC.With continued developments in Additive Manufacture (AM), the quality and capability of desktop 3D printing has increased while the average cost of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printers has decreased. Such developments have made the ability to manufacture flexible lattice structures accessible using desktop 3D printers and TPU filaments. This manufacturing development has unlocked a number of new possibilities for where these structures can be incorporated in engineering designs.
George Stilwell completed his BE(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and PhD at the University of Canterbury. His PhD focused on improving the understanding of the strength of people with tetraplegia through empirical testing using a purpose-built test apparatus and mathematical modelling. Following his PhD, George has been working at the University of Canterbury where he is currently a Pūkenga (Lecturer) in Engineering Design. George has a range of ongoing research interests having completed research in areas including applications of engineering design, sports engineering, micromobility tyre performance, and engineering education. He is currently supervising a range of projects which are investigating possible applications of 3D printed structures. If you are interested in pursuing research or collaborating in these areas, you can contact George at [email protected]..