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5. Glossary
finite element method; finite element method
Numerical method for solving systems of linear or non-linear partial differential equations on domains of any geometry using a weak or variational formulation.
3D slicer; 3D slicer
Method of slicing the object to be printed along the vertical printing axis (z axis).
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
Amorphous polymer of the styrenics family with good impact resistance, T g = 105°C.
CAD (computer-aided design)
All the software and techniques used to design products using a computer.
DFF (melted thread deposit)
Printing process.
FA (additive manufacturing)...
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CAD software
FreeCAD (operating systems: Windows, MacOS and Linux): free, fully customizable software.
CREO (operating system: Windows): payware, one of the market leaders specifically dedicated to additive manufacturing.
Fusion 360 (operating systems: Windows, MacOS and Linux): low-cost, pay-as-you-go software, incorporating finite element calculation...
Websites
3D Natives, the 3D printing media
MakerShop, 3D printing guide for beginners
https://www.makershop.fr/content/
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Events
Exhibitions
3D Print Congress & Exhibition October 11-12, 2023, Parc des expositions, Porte de Versailles, Paris,
https://www.3dprint-exhibition-paris.com/
3D Print Congress & Exhibition June 4-6, 2024, Euroexpo, Lyon,
Standards and norms
- Additive manufacturing – General principles – Terminology. - NF EN ISO/ASTM 52900 - 2017
- Industrial automation systems and integration – Numerical control of machines – Program format and address word definitions – Part 1: Data format for positioning, paraxial motion control and contouring systems. - ISO 6983-1 - 2009
Patents
S. S. CRUMP. Apparatus and method for creating three-dimensional objects. U.S. Pat. US5121329A. 1989. Jun. 9, 1992.
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3D printer manufacturers
Stratasys,
UltiMaker,
Prusa,
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