Re: Automation of rp machine operation

From: Marshall Burns (Marshall@Ennex.com)
Date: Fri Jul 02 1999 - 20:24:50 EEST


>I am currently working on an automatic loading / unloading system for
>the Stratasys FDM1600 rp machine, and I am trying to find other examples
>of automation relating to operation of rp machines.
>Does anyone know of work done in automating the operation of rp
>machines, from print ques to manufacturing cells ?

    I'm pretty sure Ian Gibson (igibson@hkucc.hku.hk) had a student working
on this idea at some point. It's a very interesting issue. I talk about it a
little in my book (p 317), but not enough to really get you started.

Best regards,
Marshall Burns

Marshall@Ennex.com
Los Angeles, USA, (310) 824-8700
www.Ennex.com

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