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A Monolithic Force-Balanced Oscillator

Sybren L. Weeke, Nima Tolou, Guy Semon, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-16-1299
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035544
Published Online: March 9, 2017
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Topics: Center of mass, Design, Engineering prototypes, Shape optimization, Manufacturing, Stiffness, Oscillations, Displacement, Shapes, Compliant mechanisms
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A Fully Compliant Force Balanced Oscillator

Sybren L. Weeke, Nima Tolou, Guy Semon, Just L. Herder
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5A: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A008, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59247
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59247
View Paper titled, A Fully Compliant Force Balanced Oscillator
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Topics: Center of mass, Displacement, Engineering prototypes, Failure, Linkages, Momentum, Oscillating frequencies, Shapes, Vibration
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Laser Micromachining of Thin Beams for Silicon MEMS: Optimization of Cutting Parameters Using the Taguchi Method

Tim P. Pusch, Mario D’Auria, Nima Tolou, Andrew S. Holmes
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2015, Volume 4: 20th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 9th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, V004T09A031, August 2–5, 2015
Paper No: DETC2015-48100
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2015-48100
View Paper titled, Laser Micromachining of Thin Beams for Silicon MEMS: Optimization of Cutting Parameters Using the Taguchi Method
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Topics: Cutting, Lasers, Microelectromechanical systems, Micromachining, Optimization, Silicon, Taguchi methods, Machining, Surface roughness, Manufacturing
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A Compliant On/Off Connection Mechanism for Preloading Statically Balanced Compliant Mechanisms

Pieter J. Pluimers, Nima Tolou, Brian D. Jensen, Larry L. Howell, Just L. Herder
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2012, Volume 4: 36th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 373-377, August 12–15, 2012
Paper No: DETC2012-71509
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71509
View Paper titled, A Compliant On/Off Connection Mechanism for Preloading Statically Balanced Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms
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Collinear-Type Statically Balanced Compliant Micro Mechanism (SB-CMM): Experimental Comparison Between Pre-Curved and Straight Beams

Nima Tolou, Pablo Estevez, Just L. Herder
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2011, Volume 6: 35th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 113-117, August 28–31, 2011
Paper No: DETC2011-47678
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2011-47678
View Paper titled, Collinear-Type Statically Balanced Compliant Micro Mechanism (SB-CMM): Experimental Comparison Between Pre-Curved and Straight Beams
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Topics: Coordinate measuring machines, Stiffness, Manufacturing, Buckling, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Dimensions, Engineering prototypes, Errors, Microelectromechanical systems
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Stiffness Compensation Mechanism for Body Powered Hand Prostheses with Cosmetic Covering

Nima Tolou, Gerwin Smit, Ali A. Nikooyan, Dick H. Plettenburg, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. March 2012, 6(1): 011004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005781
Published Online: March 13, 2012
View Article titled, Stiffness Compensation Mechanism for Body Powered Hand Prostheses with Cosmetic Covering
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Topics: Prostheses, Stiffness, Design, Optimization, Displacement, Springs
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Stiffness Softening in Body Powered Hand Prothesis

Lodewijk Kluit, Nima Tolou, David Tiemens, Just Herder
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Frontiers Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. March 2012, 6(1): 017612.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026790
Published Online: March 12, 2012
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Topics: Stiffness
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Statically Balanced Compliant Micro Mechanisms (SB-MEMS): Concepts and Simulation

Nima Tolou, Vincent A. Henneken, Just L. Herder
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2010, Volume 2: 34th Annual Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 447-454, August 15–18, 2010
Paper No: DETC2010-28406
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2010-28406
View Paper titled, Statically Balanced Compliant Micro Mechanisms (SB-MEMS): Concepts and Simulation
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Microelectromechanical systems, Simulation, Stiffness
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Stiffness Compensation in Hand Prostheses With Cosmetic Coverings Using Statically Balanced Mechanisms

Nima Tolou, Gerwin Smit, Ali Asadi Nikooyan, Dick Plettenburg, Just Herder
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2010, 4(2): 027527.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3443321
Published Online: August 10, 2010
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Topics: Prostheses, Stiffness
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Concept and Modeling of a Statically Balanced Compliant Laparoscopic Grasper

Nima Tolou, Just L. Herder
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2009, Volume 7: 33rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 163-170, August 30–September 2, 2009
Paper No: DETC2009-86694
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2009-86694
View Paper titled, Concept and Modeling of a Statically Balanced Compliant Laparoscopic Grasper
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Topics: Modeling, Stiffness, Finite element analysis, Compliant mechanisms, Conceptual design, Deflection, Design, Force feedback, Stress
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Comparison of Methods for Large Deflection Analysis of a Cantilever Beam Under Free End Point Load Cases

Femke M. Morsch, Nima Tolou, Just L. Herder
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2009, Volume 7: 33rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 183-191, August 30–September 2, 2009
Paper No: DETC2009-86754
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2009-86754
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Topics: Cantilever beams, Deflection, Stress, Computation, Finite element methods, Finite element model, Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, Finite element analysis, Modeling