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Real-time style transfer for videos to enhance the realism of simulation of laparoscopic surgeries (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Shao, M., Clark, J., Huson, D., & Hardeberg, J. (2022). Real-time style transfer for videos to enhance the realism of simulation of laparoscopic surgeries. In 2022 10th European Workshop on Visual Information Processing (EUVIP). https://doi.org/10.1109/EUVIP53989.2022.9922706

Surgical simulation has repeatedly proven its potential, but is limited by the lack of realism to the surgical experience. For laparoscopic surgery simulation, an image processing method known as style transfer can improve the realism by transferring... Read More about Real-time style transfer for videos to enhance the realism of simulation of laparoscopic surgeries.

Simulation of laparoscopic ultrasound imaging and suturing of the bile duct using silicone (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Shao, M., Huson, D., & Clark, J. (2022). Simulation of laparoscopic ultrasound imaging and suturing of the bile duct using silicone. In Medical Imaging 2022: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2611340

The laparoscopic treatment of gallstone is a complex procedure requiring multiple skills, notably laparoscopic ultrasounds imaging and laparoscopic suturing. This procedure has many benefits comparing to open surgery, but still fail to be generalised... Read More about Simulation of laparoscopic ultrasound imaging and suturing of the bile duct using silicone.

Physical patient simulators for surgical training: a review (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Shao, M., Parraman, C., & Huson, D. (2021). Physical patient simulators for surgical training: a review. In London Imaging Meeting (124-128). https://doi.org/10.2352/issn.2694-118X.2020.LIM-05

The purpose of this article is to review the fabrication process of physical patient simulators for surgical training and describes current research areas. Medical image acquisition and analysis are tools to reproduce human anatomy in 3D models. Data... Read More about Physical patient simulators for surgical training: a review.

Robotic ceramic paste extrusion for industrial prototyping and production (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Huson, D. (2019). Robotic ceramic paste extrusion for industrial prototyping and production. In Printing for Fabrication 2019 (38-41). https://doi.org/10.2352/ISSN.2169-4451.2019.35.38

Ceramic additive layer manufacture employs a range of different technologies including ceramic paste extrusion, powder/ binder jet and UV and daylight cure ceramic loaded resins. Each of these technologies has its own set of advantages and disadvanta... Read More about Robotic ceramic paste extrusion for industrial prototyping and production.

3D printed ceramics: Current challenges and future potential (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Huson, D., & Vaughan, K. (2016, September). 3D printed ceramics: Current challenges and future potential. Paper presented at Printing for Fabrication 2016 (NIP32), University of Manchester, UK

Conference paper given at the 32nd International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies (NIP). Materials and processes for additive layer manufacture have advanced considerably in the last few years and have moved the application of the techn... Read More about 3D printed ceramics: Current challenges and future potential.

3D printed self-glazing ceramics: Process and materials development (2015)
Journal Article
Huson, D., & Vaughan, K. (2015). 3D printed self-glazing ceramics: Process and materials development

David Huson and Katie Vaughan and colleagues at the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England are continuing their research into the 3D printing of ceramic bodies by investigating the possibilities of using techniques de... Read More about 3D printed self-glazing ceramics: Process and materials development.

Further developments in the 3D printing of self-glazing single fire ceramic materials (2014)
Journal Article
Huson, D., & Vaughan, K. (2014). Further developments in the 3D printing of self-glazing single fire ceramic materials

David Huson and Katie Vaughan at the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England are continuing their research into the 3D printing of ceramic bodies by investigating the possibilities of using techniques developed by the... Read More about Further developments in the 3D printing of self-glazing single fire ceramic materials.

3D printed ceramics for tableware, artists/designers and specialist applications (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Huson, D., & Hoskins, S. (2014). 3D printed ceramics for tableware, artists/designers and specialist applications. In S. Sirisoonthorn, S. Jiemsirilers, S. Nilpairach, T. Wasanapianpong, P. Sujaridworakun, & N. Chuankrerkkul (Eds.), Traditional and Advanced Ceramics. , (351-357). https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.608.351

The Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England has over five year’s experience in the 3D printing of ceramic materials. The first project undertaken was to investigate the use of 3D technologies for artists and resulted... Read More about 3D printed ceramics for tableware, artists/designers and specialist applications.

Underglaze tissue printing for ceramic artists, a collaborative project to re-appraise 19th century printing skills (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Hoskins, S., & Huson, D. (2014). Underglaze tissue printing for ceramic artists, a collaborative project to re-appraise 19th century printing skills. In S. Sirisoonthorn, S. Jiemsirilers, S. Nilpairach, T. Wasanapianpong, P. Sujaridworakun, & N. Chuankrerkkul (Eds.), Traditional and Advanced Ceramics. , (335-340). https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.608.335

Under-glaze tissue ceramic transfer printing first developed circa 1850 and involved engraved or etched copper plates, from which tissue was printed with cobalt blue oxides. Under-glaze tissue has a very distinctive, subtle quality – it is an integra... Read More about Underglaze tissue printing for ceramic artists, a collaborative project to re-appraise 19th century printing skills.

Beyond Blue (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Hoskins, S., Huson, D., Halfpenny, P., Baskeyfield, J., Hodes, C., Scott, P., …Orr, C. (2014, January). Beyond Blue. Presented at Beyond Blue Symposium, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK

This symposium led by Professor Stephen Hoskins and David Huson brought together leading academic researchers, industry experts and artists to discuss underglaze tissue ceramic printing.

3D printing of self-glazing ceramics: An investigation into Egyptian faience (2014)
Book Chapter
Huson, D., & Hoskins, S. (2014). 3D printing of self-glazing ceramics: An investigation into Egyptian faience. In E. Shemilt, A. Watson, & P. L. Harrison (Eds.), Borders and Crossings: The Artist as Explorer (134-137). Dundee: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee

The Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England has recently been awarded funding from the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council for a three year research project entitled “Can Egyptian Paste Techniques (Faience) be used... Read More about 3D printing of self-glazing ceramics: An investigation into Egyptian faience.

‘A very English process’ Underglaze tissue printing for ceramics - a collaboration to retain 19th century printing skills in a commercial environment (2014)
Book Chapter
Hoskins, S., & Huson, D. (2014). ‘A very English process’ Underglaze tissue printing for ceramics - a collaboration to retain 19th century printing skills in a commercial environment. In P. L. Harrison, E. Shemilt, & A. Watson (Eds.), Borders and Crossings: The Artist as Explorer (122-127). Dundee: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee

The standard text ‘Penny Plain and Twopence coloured’ regarding Blue and White underglaze ceramic transfer printing begins: ‘Transfer printing is a particularly English form of ceramic decoration’ (Halfpenny, Pat. 1994). Underglaze tissue ceramic tr... Read More about ‘A very English process’ Underglaze tissue printing for ceramics - a collaboration to retain 19th century printing skills in a commercial environment.

Comparing terracotta and earthenware for multiple functionalities in microbial fuel cells (2013)
Journal Article
Winfield, J., Greenman, J., Huson, D., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Comparing terracotta and earthenware for multiple functionalities in microbial fuel cells. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 36(12), 1913-1921. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-013-0967-6

The properties of earthenware and terracotta were investigated in terms of structural integrity and ion conductivity, in two microbial fuel cell (MFC) designs. Parameters such as wall thickness (4, 8, 18 mm), porosity and cathode hydration were analy... Read More about Comparing terracotta and earthenware for multiple functionalities in microbial fuel cells.

Three-dimensional printed ceramics for concept modelling and bespoke production (2013)
Journal Article
Huson, D. (2013). Three-dimensional printed ceramics for concept modelling and bespoke production. Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, 57(4), 40401-40401

Many ceramic manufacturing companies use 3D CAD software and 3D printing technologies to produce design concept models for evaluation, although the value to the design process is limited due to the type of materials that can be printed, conventional... Read More about Three-dimensional printed ceramics for concept modelling and bespoke production.

3D printing of self-glazing ceramic materials: An investigation inspired by ancient Egyptian technology (2013)
Book Chapter
Huson, D. (2013). 3D printing of self-glazing ceramic materials: An investigation inspired by ancient Egyptian technology. In B. Lozo, & F. Masahiko (Eds.), NIP29 29th International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies Digital Fabrication 2013 Technical Program and Proceedings (14-17). USA: Society for Imaging Science and Technology

The inspiration and background research for this project is based upon Egyptian Faience because there is an interesting and coincidental synergy between the material properties of ancient Egyptian Faience and the material requirement for the successf... Read More about 3D printing of self-glazing ceramic materials: An investigation inspired by ancient Egyptian technology.

Patent for 3D ceramic material (2011)
Patent
Hoskins, S., & Huson, D. (2011). Patent for 3D ceramic material. PCT/GB2011/051069

Based on a broad programme of research undertaken by Professor Stephen Hoskins and Mr David Huson, which led to the award of several AHRC-funded research projects ('The Fabrication of Three Dimensional Art and Craft Artefacts through Virtual Digital... Read More about Patent for 3D ceramic material.

Edible 3D Printing (2011)
Book Chapter
Walters, P., Huson, D., & Southerland, D. (2011). Edible 3D Printing. In Society for Imaging Science and Technology (Ed.), NIP27: International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies and Digital Fabrication 2011 (819-822). USA: The Society for Imaging Science and Technology

A peer-reviewed conference paper given at the 3D Printing and Prototyping panel at the Digital Fabrication 2011 Conference, NIP 27, 27th International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies. The potential of 3D printing has been under technic... Read More about Edible 3D Printing.