Soft robotics in wearable and implantable medical applications: Translational challenges and future outlooks

L Paternò, L Lorenzon - Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2023 - frontiersin.org
This work explores the recent research conducted towards the development of novel classes
of devices in wearable and implantable medical applications allowed by the introduction of …

Experimental and numerical investigations on the thermoforming of 3D-printed polylactic acid parts

TG Alexandru, D Popescu, S Constantin… - Rapid Prototyping …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the thermoforming process of 3D-printed
parts made from polylactic acid (PLA) and explore its application in producing wrist-hand …

Preparation and Performance Analysis of 3D Thermoformed Fluidic Polymer Temperature Sensors for Aquatic and Terrestrial Applications

JZ Gul, M Khan, MM Rehman, Z Mohy Ud Din, WY Kim - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Employing a combination of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) thermoforming and 3D-
printed cylindrical patterns, we carefully engineer a linear resistive temperature sensor. This …

Examining the Flexural Behavior of Thermoformed 3D-Printed Wrist–Hand Orthoses: Role of Material, Infill Density, and Wear Conditions

D Vlăsceanu, D Popescu, F Baciu, C Stochioiu - Polymers, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This paper examined the mechanical properties of wrist–hand orthoses made from polylactic
acid (PLA) and polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), produced through material …