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3D printing in the development of an endoscopic probe
D. I Nikitichev
Simeon J West
  DOI :  10.2352/ISSN.2169-4451.2017.32.251  Published Online :  September 2016
Abstract

In this work we demonstrate the possibility of the development of an optical endoscopic probe. The accuracy of printing of small needle stylet objects of two polyjet printers (Objet 30 Pro, Objet Connex 350) are compared. The minimum outer diameter of the stylet 460 µm is achieved, while the holes in stylets as small as ~400 µm are created. The minimum wall thickness for small objects in the range of 500 µm is achieved. To keep fibers fixed at proximal end of the needle a novel custom made fibers-needle connector was developed. This connector simplifies the clamping of the fibers and connection to the needle.

Journal Title : NIP & Digital Fabrication Conference
Publisher Name : Society for Imaging Science and Technology
Publisher Location : 7003 Kilworth Lane Springfield, VA 22151 USA
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D. I Nikitichev, Simeon J West, "3D printing in the development of an endoscopic probe"  in Proc. IS&T Printing for Fabrication: Int'l Conf. on Digital Printing Technologies (NIP32),  2016,  https://doi.org/10.2352/ISSN.2169-4451.2017.32.251

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3D printing in the development of an endoscopic probe
NikitichevD. I
WestSimeon J
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2016
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251
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In this work we demonstrate the possibility of the development of an optical endoscopic probe. The accuracy of printing of small needle stylet objects of two polyjet printers (Objet 30 Pro, Objet Connex 350) are compared. The minimum outer diameter of the stylet 460 µm is achieved, while the holes in stylets as small as ~400 µm are created. The minimum wall thickness for small objects in the range of 500 µm is achieved. To keep fibers fixed at proximal end of the needle a novel custom made fibers-needle connector was developed. This connector simplifies the clamping of the fibers and connection to the needle.