Open Source Workflow for Inkjet 3D Printing, 2014

Advanced Manufacturing Research Institute (AMRI), Miller Lab, Rice University
 

During my 2014 Fellowship at AMRI, I headed research and development to build a workflow for open source 3D inkjet printing. 

3D inkjet printing of calcium alginate Hydrogel This is the first test cube using the roller mechanism to flatten the meniscus every 20 layers with the goal of improving dimensional accuracy. Build will be approximately 4 hrs.
  • I worked closely with Jordan Miller the team at Millerlab, building on the work done by Steve Kelly during AMRI 2013
  • Developed a proof-of-concept workflow for open source inkjet 3D printing  
  • Modified an existing 3D printer and designed new hardware for inkjet 3D printing
  • Tested and characterized compatibility of several materials including Calcium Alginate Hydrogel, PEG-DA, and UV reactive resins

  • Compiled a comprehensive documentation set for the research project and Presented findings to the Rice community