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* [http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2013/march/story87386.html 3D Printing Slashes Optics Lab Costs] - Michigan Tech News | * [http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2013/march/story87386.html 3D Printing Slashes Optics Lab Costs] - Michigan Tech News | ||
* [http://www.michiganradio.org/post/study-3-d-printers-could-cut-lab-equipment-costs-97-percent Study: 3-D printers could cut lab equipment costs by 97 percent] - Michigan Radio (NPR) | * [http://www.michiganradio.org/post/study-3-d-printers-could-cut-lab-equipment-costs-97-percent Study: 3-D printers could cut lab equipment costs by 97 percent] - Michigan Radio (NPR) | ||
* [http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/5522/Michigan-Techs-Open-Source-Optics.aspx Michigan Tech’s Open Source Optics] -- Engineering.com | * [http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/5522/Michigan-Techs-Open-Source-Optics.aspx Michigan Tech’s Open Source Optics] -- Engineering.com, [http://fabbaloo.com/blog/2013/4/5/michigan-techs-open-source-optics.html Fabbaloo] | ||
* [http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/01/mtu-profs-3d-printing-designs-slash-optics-lab-costs/ MTU Prof’s 3D Printing Designs Slash Optics Lab Costs] - CBS Detroit | * [http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/01/mtu-profs-3d-printing-designs-slash-optics-lab-costs/ MTU Prof’s 3D Printing Designs Slash Optics Lab Costs] - CBS Detroit | ||
* [http://www.3dprinterclassifieds.com/blog/2013/04/3d-printed-optical-hardware-cuts-lab-costs/ 3D Printed Optical Hardware Cuts Lab Costs ] - 3D Printer Classifieds | * [http://www.3dprinterclassifieds.com/blog/2013/04/3d-printed-optical-hardware-cuts-lab-costs/ 3D Printed Optical Hardware Cuts Lab Costs ] - 3D Printer Classifieds |
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Source: Zhang C, Anzalone NC, Faria RP, Pearce JM (2013) Open-Source 3D-Printable Optics Equipment. PLoS ONE 8(3): e59840. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059840 open access
Abstract
Just as the power of the open-source design paradigm has driven down the cost of software to the point that it is accessible to most people, the rise of open-source hardware is poised to drive down the cost of doing experimental science to expand access to everyone. To assist in this aim, this paper introduces a library of open-source 3-D-printable optics components. This library operates as a flexible, low-cost public-domain tool set for developing both research and teaching optics hardware. First, the use of parametric open-source designs using an open-source computer aided design package is described to customize the optics hardware for any application. Second, details are provided on the use of open-source 3-D printers (additive layer manufacturing) to fabricate the primary mechanical components, which are then combined to construct complex optics-related devices. Third, the use of the open-source electronics prototyping platform are illustrated as control for optical experimental apparatuses. This study demonstrates an open-source optical library, which significantly reduces the costs associated with much optical equipment, while also enabling relatively easily adapted customizable designs. The cost reductions in general are over 97%, with some components representing only 1% of the current commercial investment for optical products of similar function. The results of this study make its clear that this method of scientific hardware development enables a much broader audience to participate in optical experimentation both as research and teaching platforms than previous proprietary methods.
Results
- Open source optics - a category of this work on Appropedia
- A collection of free and open-source printable optics equipment on Thingiverse
See Also
News Coverage
- Open-source 3D-printable optics to slash lab costs - Engineering & Technology Magazine
- Open-Source 3-D Printable Optics Library Introduced - Photonics.com
- Michigan Tech releases open-source 3D-printable optics designs - 3Ders
- Michigan Tech Researcher Slashes Optics Laboratory Costs - Product Design and Development
- Lab Equipment Made With 3-D Printers Could Cut Costs by 97% - Chronicle of Higher Education
- Researcher Cuts Optics Laboratory Costs - Red Orbit
- 3D Printing Slashes Optics Lab Costs - Michigan Tech News
- Study: 3-D printers could cut lab equipment costs by 97 percent - Michigan Radio (NPR)
- Michigan Tech’s Open Source Optics -- Engineering.com, Fabbaloo
- MTU Prof’s 3D Printing Designs Slash Optics Lab Costs - CBS Detroit
- 3D Printed Optical Hardware Cuts Lab Costs - 3D Printer Classifieds
- 3-D printing slashes optics lab costs - Open Source Hardware - Materials Today
- Open-source 3D printing of optical mounts cuts costs and permits customization - Laser Focus World