A 3D hybrid auxetic lattice/foam for energy dissipation and posture comfort (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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.

Development of a morphing wingtip based on compliant structures (2018)
Journal Article

© The Author(s) 2018. Compliant structures, such as flexible corrugated panels and honeycomb structures, are promising structural solutions for morphing aircraft. The compliant structure can be tailored to carry aerodynamic loads and achieve the geom... Read More about Development of a morphing wingtip based on compliant structures.

Hybrid auxetic foam and perforated plate composites for human body support (2016)
Journal Article

© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim The article describes the design, manufacturing, modelling and testing of a hybrid composite support made from auxetic open cell foam liners and curved thermoplastic plates with rhomboidal perforati... Read More about Hybrid auxetic foam and perforated plate composites for human body support.

Vector driven 2.5D printing with non-photorealistic rendering (2016)
Journal Article

This paper documents the development of a low-cost 2.5D printing machine. The machine is being developed specifically to consistently print combined colour and texture on to 2D surfaces. The proposal is not so much to produce a painting machine in em... Read More about Vector driven 2.5D printing with non-photorealistic rendering.

Painting by numbers: The development of texture in digitally printed artworks (2015)
Book Chapter

This paper considers alternative approaches to image making and printing that moves from the on-screen representation of images and painting applications, to the physical generation and methods for surface deposition or 2.5D printing. The research i... Read More about Painting by numbers: The development of texture in digitally printed artworks.

Painting by numbers: Transforming fields and edges vectors (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper considers alternative approaches to image making and printing that moves from the on-screen representation of images and painting applications, to the physical generation and methods for surface deposition or 2.5D printing. The research in... Read More about Painting by numbers: Transforming fields and edges vectors.

Shape memory polymer hexachiral auxetic structures with tunable stiffness (2014)
Journal Article

Planar auxetic structures have the potential to impact on a wide range of applications from deployable and morphing structures to space-filling composite and medical treatments. The ability to fabricate auxetics from smart materials greatly enhances... Read More about Shape memory polymer hexachiral auxetic structures with tunable stiffness.

Artificial heartbeat: Design and fabrication of a biologically inspired pump (2013)
Journal Article

We present a biologically inspired actuator exhibiting a novel pumping action. The design of the 'artificial heartbeat' actuator is inspired by physical principles derived from the structure and function of the human heart. The actuator employs NiTi... Read More about Artificial heartbeat: Design and fabrication of a biologically inspired pump.

3-dimensional fabrication of soft energy harvesters (2013)
Book Chapter

Dielectric elastomer generators (DEG) provide an opportunity to harvest energy from low frequency sources. Because DEG are soft, deformable, high energy density generators, they can be coupled to complex structures such as the human body to harvest e... Read More about 3-dimensional fabrication of soft energy harvesters.

3D reconstruction of ‘Jointed Doll’ by Josef Hartwig and Oskar Schlemmer (1923) (2013)
Physical Artefact

This output brings together research in the visual arts and new fabrication technologies. The project focuses on the reconstruction by 3D printing of the ‘Jointed Doll’ (1923) originally designed and made at the Bauhaus in Weimar by Josef Hartwig and... Read More about 3D reconstruction of ‘Jointed Doll’ by Josef Hartwig and Oskar Schlemmer (1923).

Creative 3D printing (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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.

3D printing of transparent glass (2012)
Book Chapter

Peer reviewed conference paper given at Digital Fabrication 2012/NIP28, 28th International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies, 3D Printing panel. Traditional assembly line manufacturing is speculative, costly and environmentally unsustainabl... Read More about 3D printing of transparent glass.

Insects au gratin (2012)
Physical Artefact

Insects Au Gratin looks for new ways of consuming insects and debates the nutritive and environmental aspects of insects as human food. By combining entomophagy with emerging 3D food printing technologies, the project encourages eaters to consider mo... Read More about Insects au gratin.

3D printing in colour: technical evaluation and creative applications (2011)
Book Chapter

In this paper we report on an ongoing interdisciplinary investigation into the capabilities of colour 3D printing technologies, and present examples of the application of these technologies within art and design practice. The paper demonstrates that... Read More about 3D printing in colour: technical evaluation and creative applications.

Made in the future (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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 Contribution

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

3D printing and colour: A multidisciplinary investigation (2011)
Book Chapter

We present ongoing research undertaken within the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England, which aims to investigate and exploit new 3D printing and fabrication technologies within the context of the Fine and Applied A... Read More about 3D printing and colour: A multidisciplinary investigation.

Edible 3D Printing (2011)
Book Chapter

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.

Reproduction in three-dimensional ink jet printing (2010)
Journal Article

Peer reviewed journal article published in the Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol. 54, 060201 (2010).

Three-dimensional printing is a powder-based solid freeform fabrication technique. It is based on conventional ink jet printing techn... Read More about Reproduction in three-dimensional ink jet printing.

3D printing for artists: research and creative practice (2010)
Journal Article

3D printing technologies enable physical objects to be produced from digital design data, created using computer aided design software (CAD), or by digitising the shape of existing objects using a 3D scanner. 3D printing, also known as rapid prototyp... Read More about 3D printing for artists: research and creative practice.