Abstract: A modular handling system of tubular elements includes processing stations and loading and unloading areas. Each processing station includes a support structure and one or more modules operatively coupled to the support structure and configured to receive a tubular element in support. The modules are arranged sliding on the support structure along a first longitudinal axis thereof and each module includes a movement unit of the tubular elements having a longitudinal mover of the tubular elements so as to enable a movement of the tubular elements along the first longitudinal axis, and a rotation system of the tubular elements about a second longitudinal axis of the tubular elements. The modular system further includes a translator coupled to the support structure for moving the tubular elements between the loading and unloading areas and the processing stations.

Abstract: A method of restoring a tubular assembly having a plurality of coupled tubular bodies includes the steps of inserting a first tubular element and a second tubular element inside the tubular assembly, the first tubular element having a first free end facing a second free end of the second tubular element, and of pushing at least one of the first or second tubular element against the other so as to bring the first free end and the second free end into contact. Before the step of inserting, there is a step of producing a collar on at least the first free end of the first tubular element.

Abstract: An expander of a tubular assembly having a tubular covering element inserted into a tubular element includes a tip for pushing a first internal wall of the tubular covering element towards a second internal wall of the tubular element so as to enable the adhesion of a first external wall of the tubular covering element to the second internal wall. The expander includes a rotary joint sliding along a first longitudinal axis, to which the tip is coupled so as to arrange the tip radially and enable it to rotate around the first axis. The expander further includes a sensor operatively connected to the tip to detect a radial displacement of the tip owing to a current thrust exerted by the tip, and a logic control unit operatively connected to the sensor and the tip to adjust a future thrust as a function of the radial displacement.

Abstract: A method of restoring a tubular assembly having a plurality of coupled tubular bodies includes the steps of inserting a first tubular element and a second tubular element inside the tubular assembly, the first tubular element having a first free end facing a second free end of the second tubular element, and of pushing at least one of the first or second tubular element against the other so as to bring the first free end and the second free end into contact. Before the step of inserting, there is a step of producing a collar on at least the first free end of the first tubular element.

Abstract: A fabrication process and method for producing grayscale or full color three-dimensional objects by depositing a first part material layer, printing a first colorization layer on to the first part material layer, depositing a second part material layer on to the first colorization layer, and printing a second colorization layer on to the second part material layer. The part material deposition and coloring agent deposition operations may be repeated until a three-dimensional colored object is formed. The colorization inks used to form at least one of the first and second colorization layers allow the creation of grayscale or full color 3D printed parts. The process facilitates deposition of colorization agents on a part material to produce full color parts, improves color gamut and resolution, allows creation of hidden features within parts (e.g., wear indicators), and enhances aesthetics and functionality of three-dimensional objects with the use of color.

Abstract: A covering spacer interposed between two facing ends of two pipes connected to each other through a joining element includes: a first annular element with its external surface with constant diameter and a second annular element with its internal surface with constant diameter. The external surface of the second annular element and the internal surface of the first annular element are configured so as to allow them to be coupled with each other through interference. Yielding connection points are suited to maintain the first and the second annular element joined together at the level of their two first ends. The yielding connection points are configured so that they break when the first annular element and the second annular element are thrust against each other through the application of a predefined minimum pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the automated design and manufacture of patient-specific/patient-matched orthopedic implants. While the embodiments described herein specifically pertain to unicompartmental resurfacing implants for the knee, the principles described are applicable to other types of knee implants (including, without limitation, other resurfacing implants and joint replacement implants) as well as implants for other joints and other patient-specific orthopedic applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the automated design and manufacture of patient-specific/patient-matched orthopedic implants. While the embodiments described herein specifically pertain to unicompartmental resurfacing implants for the knee, the principles described are applicable to other types of knee implants (including, without limitation, other resurfacing implants and joint replacement implants) as well as implants for other joints and other patient-specific orthopedic applications.

Abstract: A covering spacer interposed between two facing ends of two pipes connected to each other through a joining element includes: a first annular element with its external surface with constant diameter and a second annular element with its internal surface with constant diameter. The external surface of the second annular element and the internal surface of the first annular element are configured so as to allow them to be coupled with each other through interference. Yielding connection points are suited to maintain the first and the second annular element joined together at the level of their two first ends. The yielding connection points are configured so that they break when the first annular element and the second annular element are thrust against each other through the application of a predefined minimum pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the automated design and manufacture of patient-specific/patient-matched orthopedic implants. While the embodiments described herein specifically pertain to unicompartmental resurfacing implants for the knee, the principles described are applicable to other types of knee implants (including, without limitation, other resurfacing implants and joint replacement implants) as well as implants for other joints and other patient-specific orthopedic applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the automated design and manufacture of patient-specific/patient-matched orthopedic implants. While the embodiments described herein specifically pertain to unicompartmental resurfacing implants for the knee, the principles described are applicable to other types of knee implants (including, without limitation, other resurfacing implants and joint replacement implants) as well as implants for other joints and other patient-specific orthopedic applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the automated design and manufacture of patient-specific/patient-matched orthopedic implants. While the embodiments described herein specifically pertain to unicompartmental resurfacing implants for the knee, the principles described are applicable to other types of knee implants (including, without limitation, other resurfacing implants and joint replacement implants) as well as implants for other joints and other patient-specific orthopedic applications.