Stereolithography Materials, Processes and Applications [Paperback]

Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and Applications will focus on recent advances in stereolithography covering aspects related to the most recent advances in the field, in terms of fabrication processes (two-photon polymerization, micro-stereolithography, infrared stereolithography and stereo-thermal-lithography), materials (novel resins, hydrogels for medical applications and highly reinforced resins with ceramics and metals), computer simulation and applications.

The focus of this book is on recent advances in stereolithography (SL) covering aspects related to the most recent advances in the field. The book includes a comprehensive discussion on fabrication strategies and how to choose the right one.

Part I Fabrication Strategies: History of stereolithography.- Stereolithographic processes.- Single-photon polymerisation processes.- Two-photon polymerization processes.- Micro-stereolithography.- Part II Materials: Polymeric Materials.- Liquid crystals.- Metallic and ceramic suspensions.- Hydrogels.- Part III Simulation: Computer simulation of stereolithography.- Mechanical behavior of stereolithographic parts.- Advanced scanning strategies.- Part IV Applications: Injection moulds.- Automotive industry.- Medical applications.- Archeology.- Crime scene Investigation.- Micro-components.

Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and Applications?focuses on recent advances in stereolithography, covering aspects related to the? fabrication processes, materials, and computer simulations?used in the field.? Processes like two-photon polymerization, micro-stereolithography, infrared stereolithography and stereo-thermal-lithography are discussed at length.?The book also describes the use of ?materials such as novel resins, hydrogels for medical applications and highly reinforced resins with ceral3+