3D-printed stators & drive caps for magic-angle spinning NMR

3D printing has evolved into an invaluable tool for rapid and cost-effective production of intricate parts. In this paper we describe 3D printing and other rapid prototyping methods to fabricate 3.2 mm stators and drive caps for use in magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR experiments. These components can be fabricated with the assistance of computer-aided design (CAD) software and at a fraction of the cost of commercial parts. Additionally, we show that the performance of these 3D printed stators and drive caps is comparable to commercially available systems and that they have significant advantages over their machined counterparts. (C) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Automated summary

This paper discusses the use of 3D printing and rapid prototyping methods to fabricate 3.2 mm stators and drive caps for NMR experiments. With the assistance of CAD software, these components can be produced at a fraction of the cost of commercial parts, while demonstrating comparable performance to commercially available systems.