Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (9)

3D printed auxetics (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Walters, P. (2018, October). 3D printed auxetics. Presented at 4th VIPER School: Composite structures and auxetic systems, Bristol, UK

The term 3D printing refers to the fabrication of physical objects directly from 3D computer aided design data. Also known as additive layer manufacturing and rapid prototyping, 3D printing generally works by solidifying, fusing or depositing materia... Read More about 3D printed auxetics.

A 3D hybrid auxetic lattice/foam for energy dissipation and posture comfort (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Fieldhouse, R., Worman, H., Phillips, J., Pugsley, O., Murphy, G., Miller, J., …Davies-Smith, A. (2018, September). A 3D hybrid auxetic lattice/foam for energy dissipation and posture comfort. Paper presented at 9th International Conference and 14th International Workshop on Auxetics and Related Systems with “Negative” Characteristics, Sheffield, UK

The work describes the development of an hybrid three-dimensional composite made of a 3D auxetic lattice configuration and a layer of auxetic open cell PU foam for applications, ranging from general energy absorption/packaging to posture comfort and... Read More about A 3D hybrid auxetic lattice/foam for energy dissipation and posture comfort.

Design at the intersection of smart materials and 3D printing (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Walters, P. (2017, February). Design at the intersection of smart materials and 3D printing. Presented at 4D Printing and Meta Materials Conference, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands

This presentation will show practical examples of research into the application of smart shape-changing materials and 3D printing technologies, undertaken at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Research takes place through creative co... Read More about Design at the intersection of smart materials and 3D printing.

Smart materials and novel actuators: Creative applications in art and design (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Walters, P. (2014, May). Smart materials and novel actuators: Creative applications in art and design. Presented at Technarte International Conference on Art and Technology, Bilbao, Spain

Outcomes are presented from an interdisciplinary project investigating creative applications for smart materials within art and design practice. Smart materials exhibit changes in their physical properties in response to external stimuli. Materials d... Read More about Smart materials and novel actuators: Creative applications in art and design.

Creative 3D printing (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Walters, P., & Davies, K. (2012, September). Creative 3D printing. Presented at Pervasive Media Studio Lunchtime Talks, Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, Bristol

Peter Walters was invited to present recent results of cutting edge research in 3D printing at the Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, Bristol. In 3D printing, physical objects are created by a computer-controlled fabrication process. Recent proje... Read More about Creative 3D printing.

Design of a deployable structure with shape memory polymers (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Rossiter, J., Scarpa, F., Takashima, K., & Walters, P. (2012, March). Design of a deployable structure with shape memory polymers. Paper presented at Smart Structures: The conference for Smart Sensors, NDE, Aerospace Systems, Energy Harvesting, EAP, and More, San Diego, California, USA

Auxetic (negative Poisson’s ratio) configurations have been used recently to build prototypes of deployable structures using classical shape memory alloys (Nickel-Titanium-Copper). Chiral configurations, featuring three or more inter-connected spiral... Read More about Design of a deployable structure with shape memory polymers.

Towards a new ceramic future (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Hoskins, S., Huson, D., & Walters, P. (2012, January). Towards a new ceramic future. Presented at Towards a New Ceramic Future, Victoria and Albert Museum, Hochhauser Auditorium, London, UK

This symposium brought together leading experts in the field of 3D printed ceramics to disseminate recent research findings, share knowledge, and to discuss scope for future developments. The event presented results of the AHRC funded project Solid F... Read More about Towards a new ceramic future.

Made in the future (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Walters, P. (2011, June). Made in the future. Presented at Made in the Future, Science Museum, London

Peter Walters and CFPR's KTP partner Renishaw Plc., were invited to participate in the event 'How will stuff be made in the future?', held at the Science Museum. The presentation included a demonstration of research into Edible 3D Printing, by pri... Read More about Made in the future.

Novel 3D printing (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Walters, P. (2011, February). Novel 3D printing. Presented at University of Bristol Institute of Advanced Studies Lecture Series, University of Bristol, Bristol

Peter Walters was invited to speak on novel 3D printing at the University of Bristol - Institute of Advanced Studies Workshop Series: Printing smart materials and machines