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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 ...
  • Geometry verification of 3D printed wings with reverse engineering technique.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Stivaktakis, Emmanouil
    Thesis advisor: Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2017-10-16
    Within this project the aim was to verify the geometry of 3D printed and CNC manufactured wings of wind generator machine though reversed engineering methods. The technology which used was a reversed engineering camera and ...
  • 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 ...
  • Bending test specimens made of material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene plus on a 3d printer

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Tsakalakis, Nikolaos
    Thesis advisor: Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2016-05-16
    In the thesis that follows is the study of resistance to bending specimens are manufactured by the method FDM at lab robotics division, according to Standard ASTM D 790. Then followed the bending experiment using a hydraulic ...
  • Study, design and construction of a mold cavity for speargun

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Kargatzis, Nikolaos
    Thesis advisor: Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 24-02-2015
    In this thesis the reader can learn about mold making through the PTC Creo 2.0 software and in particular making a mold cavity for a carbon speargun handle for both a right and left handed people. In this theses the reader ...
  • 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 ...
  • 3D geometry of the articulation of the shoulder and the industrial prototyping.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Taliouris, Nikolaos
    Thesis advisor: Vidakis, Nektarios; Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 09-02-2015
    The human shoulder joint composes an important area of research under of biomechanics. Because of the powerful medical interest, as is typical conservative or Interventional orthopedic object. The use of modern simulation ...
  • 3D metal printing.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Kritikos, Ioannis
    Thesis advisor: Vidakis, Nektarios; Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2018-10-23
    The present thesis, make a reference to the 3D printing of metallic objects. Firstly, some general information about 3D printing is provided. More specifically, presented some historical information of the first 3D print ...
  • Construction of a low cost 3d printer with improved characteristics related to its robustness.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Angelidakis, Ioannis
    Thesis advisor: Petousis, Markos
    Publication Date: 2017-05-11
    The purpose of this diploma thesis is to study and manufacture a low-cost three-dimensional printer. We first analyzed the three-dimensional prints and categories of printers that were manufactured from the beginning until ...