Abstract
3D-printed dynamic structures have arisen as a lower cost and easier to fabricate alternative to miniaturized sensor and actuator technologies. Here, we investigate the reliability of a selected 3D-printed laser scanner, which was initially designed for miniaturized confocal imaging, having 1 x 1 cm2 footprint. The scan-line, 1st resonant frequency and quality factor of 3 devices were monitored for 100,000,000 (hundred million) cycles, and an average deviation of <6% was observed for all three parameters under investigation, for the devices under test. We conclude that 3D printed dynamic structures are promising candidates for a variety of applications, including optomedical imaging applications that demand disposable and low-cost scanning technologies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE 22nd International Mixed-Signals Test Workshop, IMSTW 2017 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538618134 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Jul 2017 |
Event | 22nd IEEE International Mixed-Signals Test Workshop, IMSTW 2017 - Thessaloniki, Greece Duration: 3 Jul 2017 → 5 Jul 2017 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE 22nd International Mixed-Signals Test Workshop, IMSTW 2017 |
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Conference
Conference | 22nd IEEE International Mixed-Signals Test Workshop, IMSTW 2017 |
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Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Thessaloniki |
Period | 3/07/17 → 5/07/17 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017 IEEE.
Keywords
- 3D-printed scanner
- microscanner
- performance evaluation
- usability