13 articles for “Rapid-prototyping”

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleRapid Prototyping as a Low-Cost Push Factor to Promote the Adoption of IoT Technology in the Healthcare: A Case StudyPaolino Di Felice, Gaetanino Paolone, Ernano ScalzoneThe increasing demographic aging of people in most countries all over the world, raises the issue of continuously monitoring their health status. At present days there is a big mismatch between the provision of assistance to adults and the actual demand. With advances in low-cost wearable devices, patients are becoming the first source of health-related data of themselves. That is … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 10 · 26 Jul 2024 · 5,038 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Web-Based Rapid Prototyping Workflow Management Information System for Computer Repair and MaintenanceA. H. El-Mousa, Z. J. Muhsin, M. A. Al-TaeeProblem statement: Response to paper-based requests for computer and peripheral repair and maintenance has become very troublesome and slow due to the large demand and expansion at the University of Jordan. The objectives of this study were to: (i) investigate the current system processes associated with the paper-based workflow system. (ii) design and implement, using a suitable workflow management approach, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,300 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsA Lightweight PyBullet-Based Framework for Fast Reinforcement Learning Prototyping on 6-DOF Robotic ArmsNgoc Kim Khanh Nguyen, Anh Thu Mang, Quang NguyenControlling 6-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DOF) robotic arms for precise manipulation tasks is challenging due to kinematic redundancy and the complexity of existing simulation environments like MuJoCo or ROS-Gazebo. This paper presents ArmReach6DOFEnv, a lightweight, open-source simulation framework built on PyBullet for rapid Reinforcement Learning (RL) prototyping on 6-DOF robotic arms. Using a Universal Robot Description Format (URDF) model, the environment supports a … …Journal of Mechatronics and Robotics, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 11 Feb 2026 · 3,071 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Hanshaw Helm-Stevens Rapid Prototype Instructional Design Model: Examining the Dimensions of Structure and Dialogue within the Framework of Higher EducationRoxanne Helm-Stevens, George Hanshaw, Joseph KimThis paper examines the implementation of an integrative rapid prototype instructional design model within the framework of higher education. The researchers present the Hanshaw Helm-Stevens Rapid Prototyping (HHSRP) model utilized to develop online courses for two graduate programs, including 33 courses, housed in the School of Business and Management. The evaluation came after a two-year partnership between the Office of … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 15 Apr 2019 · 8,120 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDesign and Manufacturing of a Custom Skull ImplantJuan Felipe Isaza Saldarriaga, Santiago Correa Vélez, M.D. Adolfo Cumplido Posada et al.Problem statement: Cranioplasty is defined as a neurosurgical procedure to cover an injured bone in the skull. This procedure is carried out in order to protect and restore intracranial structures and to restore the appearance and psychological stability of the patient. Advances in medical imaging, such as MRI and CT, have allowed the 3D reconstruction of anatomical structures for several … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 17 Mar 2011 · 9,565 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsA Prototype Two-Axis Laser Scanning System used in Stereolithography Apparatus with New Algorithms for Computerized Model SlicingM. Habibi, H. Shahmohammadi, V. Taraghi et al.Problem statement: A successful operation of rapid prototyping process depends on software and hardware which are used in RP machines. About software, an efficient technique is required to slice the CAD model. Several slicing methods are used for slicing from Standard Triangulation Language (STL) files, such as direct slicing and adaptive slicing. Using these methods reduce accuracy of physical part … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2009 · 7,352 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsTowards Persistence Framework-Based Rapid Application Development Toolkit for Web Application DevelopmentChoon H. Choo, Sai P. LeeSoftware systems must be delivered quickly in order to respond to today's rapid changing business environments. Persistence framework was introduced to overcome the problem of object-relational impedance mismatch, occurred in most enterprise applications that need access to a relational database. However, most of these persistence frameworks are difficult to configure and use, thus do not really contribute much to the … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2008 · 6,767 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsFabrication of 3-D Porous Mg/Zn doped Tricalcium Phosphate Bone-Scaffolds via the Fused Deposition ModellingSamar Jyoti Kalita, Melissa FergusonThree dimensionally interconnected porous resorbable beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) ceramic scaffolds were developed using the indirect fused deposition modelling process. β-TCP was doped with Mg and Zn, separately, to improve its sintering kinetics and facilitate fabrication of viable porous scaffolds. Effects of Mg and Zn on sintering kinetics and densification of β-TCP were studied. Fabricated porous scaffolds were tested for their … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 6,926 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Use of 3D Scanning and 3D Color Printing Technologies for the Study and Documentation of Late Bronze Age Pottery from East-Central GreeceAntreas Kantaros, Maria I. Papageorgiou, Konstantinos Brachos et al.Antreas, K., & Piromalis, D. (2021). Employing a Low-Cost Desktop 3D Printer: Challenges, and How to Overcome Them by Tuning Key Process Parameters. International Journal of Mechanics and Applications, 10(1), 11–19. https://doi.org/10.5923/j.mechanics.20211001.02 Bachi, V., Fresa, A., Pierotti, C., & Prandoni, C. (2014). The Digitization Age: Mass Culture Is Quality Culture. Challenges for Cultural Heritage and Society (Vol. 8740, pp. 786–801). … …Journal of Mechatronics and Robotics, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 24 May 2024 · 5,899 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntegration of Cyber-Physical Systems, Digital Twins and 3D Printing in Advanced Manufacturing: A Synergistic ApproachAntreas Kantaros, Theodore GanetsosThе dynamic fiеld of advancеd manufacturing has sееn a significant transformation with thе convеrgеncе of Cybеr-Physical Systеms (CPS), Digital Twins (DT) and 3D Printing tеchnologiеs. A comprеhеnsivе analysis of thе intеgration of thеsе cutting-еdgе tеchnologiеs is presented, highlighting thеir synеrgistic potеntial and thе impact on thе еcosystеm of industry 4.0. Thе intricatе intеrplay bеtwееn CPS, which amalgamatеs computing еlеmеnts with … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 19 Jan 2024 · 5,940 accessesView PDF Cite