Siador Constant Velocity Joint (SCVJ)

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To accelerate 3D printing commercialization in R&D, I'd first create a compact and robust SCVJ with an increased articulation angle of up to 60 degrees using 3D printing. This innovative joint is designed for vehicles and manufacturing robots, providing greater efficiency than traditional CV joints due to larger sliding surface contact areas and eliminating roller bearings. The SCVJ could even have zero wear when run straight-through, outperforming Thompson Couplings. Embracing system integration like smartphones, I envision more compact components replacing conventional bulky assemblies, such as lightweight robotic arms fabricated via 3D printing. To achieve this, heavy electric motors should be repositioned nearer to the supporting base. Combining enabling technologies like delta robots with 3D printers and hybrid CNC machining centers can lead to more flexible manufacturing systems. A dream project would involve merging plastic-injection machines, CNC machining centers, and 3D printers into one multifunctional machine capable of handling a wide range of raw materials, from composites to metals. As a starting point, the development and testing of an improved delta arm CV joint, the SCVJ, could be crucial in making inflexible gearing obsolete.