MbShea@PWP@English@UMCP

ABSTRACT: Lattice structures have historically been used in bridges, buildings, and other large designs that need structural support. In microscale printing, specifically on the Nanoscribe printer, lattice structures are being used to support designs that have more vertical mass than horizontal. Researchers were struggling to print items that were 17.5 times taller than they were long because they were not structurally sound. In the Bioinspired Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park, we are designing our own lattice structures based off other research in the field. The Undergraduate Research students are trusted with designing, printing, and testing this lattice structure in order to use it in the PhD student’s, AL, final experiments and dissertation. We did a lot of research and collaborated with L in order to design the ideal lattice. Next, we created the COP devices. Then, we printed the lattice structures in the channels. Following the print, we developed the print using an original procedure. And finally, we dried the print to prepare for testing. I outlined in a clear and concise format the background and procedures of these experiments in order to teach new Undergraduate Researchers. In addition to outlining the procedures, this document describes the project, how we designed the lattice structures, and intended following steps. The incoming researchers still need to have basic training on the complex machines, but these procedures should save a lot of confusion and time.
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READER'S PROFILE: I imagine a reader skeptical that these are the best methods to make and develop the print, as some of the procedures do not use machines and have arbitrary directions, such as “slowly” and “carefully.”

READER'S RESPONSE: Some of these procedures seem to be experimental and not very exact. For example, the “Developing the Print” procedures seem to be using make-shift devices and do not have a very exact science. What is “slowly;” how slowly do I need to pull in order to ensure that the lattice structure does not rip off? I need a procedure that eliminates the majority of human error. Although, I do appreciate the detailed outline as an undergraduate student who came into this lab very confused and assigned to a project that I did not understand.

A, you could note that in science we do have craft and artistry, as you not with pulling away to reveal a good print.

I love real projects and hope you will share with me later, how the lab reacts.