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Additive manufacturing

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Non-Contact Height Estimation For Material Extrusion Additive Systems Via Monocular Imagery, Andrew C. Gorospe Mar 2019

Non-Contact Height Estimation For Material Extrusion Additive Systems Via Monocular Imagery, Andrew C. Gorospe

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Additive manufacturing is a dynamic technology with a compelling potential to advance the manufacturing industry. Despite its capacity to produce intricate designs in an efficient manner, industry still has not widely adopted additive manufacturing since its commercialization as a result of its many challenges related to quality control. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Functional Materials Division, Soft Matter Materials Branch (RXAS) requires a practical and reliable method for maintaining quality control for the production of printed flexible electronics. Height estimation is a crucial component for maintaining quality control in Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (MEAM), as …