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3D printing used to make glass optical fiber preform

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According to Science News and John Canning who led the research team from the University of Technology in Sydney, “Making silica optical fiber involves the labor-intensive process of spinning tubes on a lathe, which requires the fiber’s core or cores to be precisely centered. With additive manufacturing, there’s no need for the fiber geometry to be centered. This removes one of the greatest limitations in fiber design and greatly reduces the cost of fiber manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing approaches such as 3D printing are well suited to change the entire approach to fiber design and purpose. This could, for example, broaden the applications of fiber optic sensors, which far outperform electronic equivalents in terms of longevity, calibration and maintenance but haven’t been widely deployed due to their expensive fabrication.”

 

3D printing used to make glass optical fiber preform

the University of New South Wales

 

 

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3D & Virtual Reality Expo ( Inside 3D Printing Conference in Sydney )

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The Inside 3D Printing Conference is a well-known event series in various locations worldwide, including Sydney, Australia. This conference typically features presentations from industry experts, workshops, and exhibits showcasing the latest 3D printing technology and applications. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field, network with other professionals and enthusiasts, and gain insights into the future of 3D printing.

Inside 3D Printing is the largest professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing event series worldwide.

May 9-11, 2018
Sydney

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