2D lattice material architectures for actuation

The Kagome structure has been shown to be a highly suited micro-architecture for adaptive lattice materials, in which selected lattice members are replaced by actuators aiming to create shape morphing structures. It is the combination of in-plane isotropy, high stiffness and low energy requirement for actuation that makes the planar Kagome...

2D Lattice Materials for Actuation

Externally triggered lengthening or shortening (actuation) of one or more members in a lattice material can be used to achieve macroscopic shape changes. The three main attributes looked for in 2D lattice materials to be deemed suitable for actuation are in-plane isotropy, high specific elastic properties and limited energy requirement for...

Kinematics and early migration in single-radius mobile- and fixed-bearing total knee prostheses

Background The mobile-bearing variant of a single-radius design is assumed to provide more freedom of motion compared to the fixed-bearing variant because the insert does not restrict the natural movements of the femoral component. This would reduce the contact stresses and wear which in turn may have a positive effect on the fixation of the...

No differences in in vivo kinematics between six different types of knee prostheses

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare a broad range of total knee prostheses with different design parameters to determine whether in vivo kinematics was consistently related to design. The hypothesis was that there are no clear recognizable differences in in vivo kinematics between different design parameters or prostheses. Methods: At...