About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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Symposium
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2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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Presentation Title |
Pros and Cons of Industrial Robotics in Additive Manufacturing |
Author(s) |
Michael Geuy, Lance Streuber, Yifei Li, Ilya Kovalenko, Jay Martin |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Michael Geuy |
Abstract Scope |
Advances in non-planar, multi-axis, and continuous-fiber inlay in material extrusion additive manufacturing increasingly demand active nozzle orientation control. Industrial articulated robot arms are commonly implemented for repetitive manufacturing tasks and these arms are becoming a common choice of motion platform for additive manufacturing given their ubiquity and flexibility. Here we explore the pragmatic benefits and challenges of using industrial robotic arms for extrusion additive manufacturing. While robotic arms from established manufacturers are highly capable, recent offerings are more easily integrated and safer, while providing the same or improved capabilities as the more traditional models. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |