The aim of this work is to implement a new process for the design and production of orthopaedic devices to realize entirely by Additive Manufacturing (AM). In particular, a generative algorithm for parametric modelling of flexible structures to use in orthopaedic devices has been developed. The developed modelling algorithm has been applied to a case study based on the design and production of a customized elbow orthosis made by Selective Laser Sintering. The results obtained have demonstrated that the developed algorithm overcomes many drawbacks typical of traditional CAD modelling approaches. FEM simulations have been also performed to validate the design of the orthosis. The new modelling algorithm allows designers to model flexible structures with no deformations or mismatches and to create parametric CAD models to use for the production of orthopaedic devices through AM technologies.

Vito Ricotta, Robert Ian Campbell, Tommaso Ingrassia, Vincenzo Nigrelli (2021). Generative Design for Additively Manufactured Textiles in Orthopaedic Applications. In Advances on Mechanics, Design Engineering and Manufacturing III (pp. 241-248) [10.1007/978-3-030-70566-4_39].

Generative Design for Additively Manufactured Textiles in Orthopaedic Applications

Vito Ricotta
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Tommaso Ingrassia;Vincenzo Nigrelli
2021-01-01

Abstract

The aim of this work is to implement a new process for the design and production of orthopaedic devices to realize entirely by Additive Manufacturing (AM). In particular, a generative algorithm for parametric modelling of flexible structures to use in orthopaedic devices has been developed. The developed modelling algorithm has been applied to a case study based on the design and production of a customized elbow orthosis made by Selective Laser Sintering. The results obtained have demonstrated that the developed algorithm overcomes many drawbacks typical of traditional CAD modelling approaches. FEM simulations have been also performed to validate the design of the orthosis. The new modelling algorithm allows designers to model flexible structures with no deformations or mismatches and to create parametric CAD models to use for the production of orthopaedic devices through AM technologies.
2021
Vito Ricotta, Robert Ian Campbell, Tommaso Ingrassia, Vincenzo Nigrelli (2021). Generative Design for Additively Manufactured Textiles in Orthopaedic Applications. In Advances on Mechanics, Design Engineering and Manufacturing III (pp. 241-248) [10.1007/978-3-030-70566-4_39].
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