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  • Utilization of composite materials in additive manufacturing.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Mechanical Engineering Dept
    Authors: Lydaki, Afroditi-Eirini
    Thesis advisor: Ntintakis, Ioannis
    Publication Date: 2023-07-24
    The thesis begins with an overview of abbreviations and acronyms related to the topic, followed by a prologue and introduction.The historical background of additive manufacturing is provided, tracing its evolution over time. ...
  • Operating principle of single and double screw polymer (plastic) extrusion machines.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Mechanical Engineering Dept
    Authors: Pavlidakis, Georgios
    Thesis advisor: Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2023-07-17
    In the present thesis, the operating principle of single and double screw polymer (plastic) extrusion machines is first analyzed. These are machines that use the raw material in the form of pellets for use in processes for ...
  • Optimal design of mechanical components or assemblies for additive manufacturing.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Mechanical Engineering Dept
    Authors: Kartsakis, Konstantinos; Skountis, Andreas
    Thesis advisor: Ntintakis, Ioannis
    Publication Date: 2023-07-24
    The objective of this study is the examination and analysis of two different design algorithms that yield similar results but follow distinct logic. Genetic and topological optimization algorithms offer numerous benefits ...
  • Improvement of mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA samples by thermopress treatment.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Mechanical Engineering Dept
    Authors: Xevelonaki, Georgia
    Thesis advisor: Vidakis, Nektarios; Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2023-08-24
    Polymers are a group of materials, which in recent years have taken the place of classic materials with traditional applications. Since the time of the ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Aztecs, polymers have been in ...
  • Development of a prototype for medical sutures with antibacterial properties.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Mechanical Engineering Dept
    Authors: Charou, Chrysanthi-Argyro
    Thesis advisor: Vidakis, Nektarios; Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2024-01-16
    This thesis deals with the creation of non-absorbable surgical antibacterial sutures, with the addition of nanomaterials to a polymeric matrix. The materials chosen are Polypropylene (PP) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) due to ...
  • Design master 3D printer with hardware feed in masterbatch format.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Mechanical Engineering Dept
    Authors: Voulgaris, Emmanouil
    Thesis advisor: Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2023-06-21
    Subject of this thesis is the design of a three-dimensional printer with material supply in masterbatch format. In the first chapter, an introduction is made with references to 3D printing, its evolution and applications ...