Abstract: A 3D printed anatomic simulacra includes an inner structure, an exterior shell surrounding the inner structure and the core, at least one fragmented exterior shell piece adjacent to the exterior shell, a removable matrix extending between the inner structure and the core, and support structures embedded within the removable matrix, the plurality of support structures extending throughout the inner structure. The removable matrix is configured to be removed from the 3D printed anatomic simulacra before a simulated medical procedure. Another 3D printed anatomic simulacra includes a flexible connective tissue connecting at least two components, the flexible connective tissue defining voids, wherein the plurality of voids are configured to sequentially tear under an applied load, thereby simulating a predefined tear classification. Another anatomic simulacra includes pretensioned fibral elements embedded within a matrix.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing foreign material from an upwardly oriented surface of a body-in-white are provided. The apparatus includes a vacuum member mounted to a frame for removing foreign material from the associated upwardly oriented surface and a soft-material brush mounted to the frame rearward of the vacuum member as defined by the direction of forward travel of the body-in-white. The apparatus may also include a vertical adjustment device(s) configured to adjust and maintain vertical distance between the apparatus relative to the associated vehicle. Also disclosed herein is a method for removing foreign material from an upwardly oriented surface of a body-in-white that comprises bringing the apparatus defined herein in proximate contact with at least one surface of a body-in-white as it progresses down a vehicle assembly line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing foreign material from an upwardly oriented surface of a body-in-white. The apparatus includes a vacuum member mounted to a frame for removing foreign material from the associated upwardly oriented surface and a soft-material brush mounted to the frame rearward of the vacuum member as defined by the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The apparatus may also vertical adjustment device(s) configured to adjust and maintain vertical distance between the apparatus relative to the associated vehicle. Also disclosed herein is a method for removing foreign material from an upwardly oriented surface of a body-in-white that comprises using bringing the apparatus defined herein in proximate contact with at least one surface of a body-in-white as it progresses down a vehicle assembly line.