Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesComparative Analysis of Risk Management Strategies for Additive Manufacturing Supply ChainsBandar Altubaishe, Jahlani Clarke, Christina McWilliams, Salil DesaiSupplier selection is an important strategic decision to be made in additive manufacturing supply chains. This paper presents a hybrid Analytic Hierarchy Process-Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment of Evaluations (AHP-PROMETHEE) algorithms-based Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for supplier selection in a risk-based environment. Our approach is contrasted with an FMEA based on a Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 8 · 17 Oct 2019 · 8,581 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesA Comprehensive Review of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Processes, Applications and Future PotentialSantosh Kumar Parupelli, Salil DesaiAdditive manufacturing (AM) also known as 3D printing is a technology that builds three-dimensional (3-D) solid objects. Customized 3D objects with complex geometries and integrated functional designs can be created using 3D printing. A comprehensive review of AM process with emphasis on recent advances achieved by various researchers and industries is discussed. Summary of each 3D printing technology capabilities, advantages … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 8 · 9 Oct 2019 · 14,153 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesInvestigating Rapid Thermoform Tooling Via Additive Manufacturing (3d Printing)Gene Haeberle, Salil DesaiAdditive Manufacturing (AM) has matured from a prototyping tool to a soft production tooling in recent years. This research elaborates the role of AM technology (3D printing) in the design, prototyping and development of a rapid thermoform tooling. The Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer was implemented to fabricate thermoform tooling in Polypropylene Styrofoam (PPSF). We contrast the additively manufactured … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 8 · 9 Oct 2019 · 9,410 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author names3D Printing of Porous Scaffolds for Medical ApplicationsAblah Aljohani, Salil DesaiCustom engineered scaffolds that mimic the physiology of native tissue is an emerging need for successful regenerative medicine. One of the key challenges in current manufacturing methods is the lack of controlled porosity throughout the scaffold structure. In this research, our group explores the fabrication of tissue engineering scaffolds using 3D printing technology. The fused deposition modeling method was utilized … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 19 Jun 2018 · 8,508 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAdsorption Behavior of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 on a Graphite Substrate for Biomedical ApplicationsIzabele Marquetti, Salil DesaiThe interaction of proteins with biomaterials plays an important role for several biomedical applications including implants and tissue engineering. Although different experimental approaches have been explored, the investigation of the molecular models for protein-substrate interaction is warranted to control of cellular functions. In this study, Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations were used to study the adsorption behavior of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 19 Jun 2018 · 8,705 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesUnderstanding Material Deformation in Nanoimprint of Gold using Molecular Dynamics SimulationsAbhaysinh Gaikwad, Salil DesaiMaterial deformation in nanoimprinting is explored through Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations. Understanding the behavior of substrate material during the nanoimprinting process is imperative for high resolution nanoscale pattern transfer. Nanoimprinting of the gold has the potential to make significant impact in diverse areas such as microelectronics and biomedical research. The deformation of gold during nanoimprinting is studied for varying depths … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 24 May 2018 · 8,710 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesInvestigating Sintering Mechanisms for Additive Manufacturing of Conductive TracesJasmine McKenzie, Salil DesaiAdditive Manufacturing (AM) processes enable the fabrication of miniaturized and flexible devices on complex geometries. This paper explores a hybrid additive manufacturing technology that integrates micro-extrusion and PICO-jetting methods. Conductive slurries and colloidal inks were optimized for their rheological properties to aid their precise deposition. A variety of conductive materials which include carbon, silver, nano-particle silver and nickel were deposited … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 5 May 2018 · 8,669 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesUnderstanding Hybrid Additive Manufacturing of Functional DevicesSantosh Kumar Parupelli, Salil DesaiThe fabrication of electronic components in three-dimensional space is critical for building multifunctional devices. Traditional manufacturing approaches are limited to building planar device configurations. In order to address this limitation, our group has developed a novel hybrid additive manufacturing process that can deposit multi-material patterns on conformal substrates. This direct-write approach involves the combination of microextrusion, pico jet and laser … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 20 Mar 2017 · 8,154 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesDevelopment of a Dashboard for a Local Food BankYogeeta Desai, Steven Jiang, Lauren DavisHunger relief is one of the major needs during humanitarian emergencies. It presents significant challenges to aid organizations trying to manage data, information and knowledge about the situation or event. Food banks receive donations from a variety of sources to meet their demand. The distribution of donated food to meet the unmet hunger needs is a critical issue faced by … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 16 Mar 2017 · 8,426 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesSmart Orthopaedic Implants: Applications in Total Knee ArthroplastyMatthew K. Dion, John Drazan, Khaled Abdoun et al.Total knee arthroplasty is a common orthopaedic procedure conducted in the United States with approximately 700,000 surgeries performed annually. A common complication following total knee arthroplasty is anterior knee pain which affects tens to hundreds of thousands of people each year. The exact mechanism that leads to anterior knee pain remains unknown, but improper component selection may cause pathologic loading … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 23 Dec 2016 · 9,069 accessesView PDFCite