Week 2: The Modeling Begins

Welcome back!

This week, I finished watching the courses on 3D modeling from Xcelerator academy.

In order to model the laryngoscope and anatomical structures within the throat, I will be using a computer-aided design software known as Solid Edge. I will start by modeling a simple rib graft, a small, T-shaped part of the rib, to grow accustomed to the 3D printer, Solid Edge, and tweak design features for the inverse mold.

Rib Graft. Source: Hartnick CJ, Hansen MC, Gallagher TQ (eds): Pediatric Airway Surgery. Adv Otorhinolaryngol. Basel, Karger, 2012, vol 73, pp 116–122

I hope to have some pictures of the inverse mold and the actual silicone mold by next week. 

Let the fun begin! Hope you tune back in next week.