3D printing as a design tool for wearables: case study of a printed glove

In the research work herein described, the body is analyzed from the perspective of the integration of mechanical and electronic resources, both seen as communicative systems. In this sense, the body becomes a project design for both fashion design and engineering, and therefore requires technical specificities of these wearable devices attached to them. Specifically, this paper described the development of the prototype of a glove, produced with 3D printing technology (FDM). The glove is the first step in the development of prostheses that are integrated into garments. In this work, the 3D printing method, its limits and capabilities are evaluated, a draw printing materials are studied concerning print quality and user comfort. As a conclusion, we pointed out the need for a constant search for flexible filaments more appropriate for garments, especially with regard to movements of opening and closing of the hands. We also confirmed the effectiveness of the 3D printing technique as a tool for Designers to quickly and inexpensively visualize the initial shape of their products and thus be able to make changes in a more appropriate way.This work is financed by FEDER funds through the Competitivity Factors Operational Programme - COMPETE and by national funds through FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology within the scope of the project POCI-01- 0145-FEDER-007136.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Technology Roadmap: A Roadmap for Tesla

By the increased use of fossil fuels on day-to-day life, there is a huge impact on the environment because of the carbon emissions emitted from these vehicles. Hence, there increased a need for alternate energy for vehicles. For the success of adopting the electric vehicle in the market, this report helps in enlightening the need for replacing the conventional vehicles by electric cars in the current world of technology and also extends it by constructing the roadmap for the pioneer of electric vehicles – Tesla motors. The competitors for Tesla are not just electric vehicles but they are bigger firms such as Audi, Mercedes, etc. which manufacture a higher range of comfort cars which run on conventional energy. One of the biggest hurdles faced by the electric vehicle market is the lack of running the EV vehicle for a long range on a single charge and replacement of conventional vehicles in the market by electric cars. The goal is to analyze the current situation of electric car adoption, to analyze the current status of the EV technology, and to prepare a roadmap on how they are going to reach their goal of successfully being a pioneer in automobile industry

Methods and tools for sustainable development of products and services

This chapter aims to provide companies with tools and methods for the analysis and optimization of their processes in order to increase sustainability. Based on the development methodology for sustainable solutions presented before, which combine and integrate various management and operational methods and supportive tools, this chapter offers a useful tool and method box for the development of solutions that ensure maximum value of products, services, and processes throughout the complete life cycle

Informing public policy on science and innovation: the Advanced Technology Program’s experience

Innovation measurement, Data Enclave, Advanced Technology Program, O3, H4,

Returning to the beginning: enabling craft production using 3DP

For many products craft-specialisation and craftworkers were once the principal means of production, but these approaches were largely eclipsed as a result of the Industrial Revolution and subsequent rise of mass-manufacturing. Recently there has been increased interest in the market for craft and artisan produced items, and in this chapter we examine how 3D printing can successfully contribute to new craft-based business ventures