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3D Printing or Additive manufacturing (AM)
3D Printing Experience
The utility and attractiveness of AM is the ability to create complex part geometries at a rapid pace. I have experience with Carbon and EOS printers that utilize digital light synthesis (i.e. photo-polymerization) and selective laser sintering respectively. This work includes developing products that are patient-specific and thus require custom, complex geometries to function effectively; an ideal product characteristic for AM. From technology feasibility assessment to optimizing processing conditions, I possess a creative blend of academic knowledge with technical prowess to deliver tangible and meaningful results.
X-ray Analysis
A critical aspect of selective laser sintering (an AM technique) is the proper fusion of powders into a dense monolith. The presence of voids typically due to insufficient powder fusion results in compromised mechanical properties and sub-optimal performance. I have developed methods to study these pores as a response variable of the process domain; this is particularly useful in materials/process development within AM. A tensile bar specimen was scanned and the cross section is viewed revealing the presence of inter-layer pores.
Software
A critical component of print quality is the conversion of CAD files to a printable format. I have extensive experience with industry leading software such as Materialise Magics to modify and prepare design files for research and development. Additionally, I have developed computer programs to apply machine learning to identify optimal AM processing conditions.
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