This review examines the mechanical performance of metal- and polymer-based composites fabricated using additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. Composite materials have significantly
A state-of-the-art review on metal additive manufacturing:
This paper presents a comprehensive review of metal additive manufacturing (MAM). MAM processes are promising technologies for the upcoming industrial manufacturing system as they offer tremendous capabilities and advantages over traditional manufacturing such as freedom of design, structural optimization, production
Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing: A Review
Additive manufacturing (AM) or three-dimensional (3D) printing is a manufacturing process that enables fabrication of objects by successively printing layer upon layer guided by a digital 3D model [ 1, 2 ].
A review of various materials for additive manufacturing: Recent
2. Classification of additive manufacturing technologies There are many AM processes commercially available today. Different researchers have classified AM techniques in different ways [3, 6, [50], [51], [52]].One of the
Additive Manufacturing | Journal | ScienceDirect by Elsevier
Additive Manufacturing is the peer-reviewed journal that provides academia and world-leading industry with high quality research papers and reviews in
Advances in Online Detection Technology for Laser Additive Manufacturing: A Review | 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
In additive manufacturing (AM), the mechanical properties of manufactured parts are often insufficient due to complex defects and residual stresses, limiting their use in high-value or mission-critical applications. Therefore, the research and application of nondestructive testing (NDT) technologies to identify defects in AM are
Additive Manufacturing-A Review
Additive Manufacturing is a method in which manufacturing of components is done through layer by layer deposition of material on a base or substrate or without it. A CAD design is prepared and the information for each layer is stored in STL files, also called stereolithography. The setup involves a PC which controls everything, robotic
Modelling of additive manufacturing processes: a review and
Manufacturing Rev. 5, 2 (2018) Review. Modelling of additive manufacturing processes: a review and classification. Panagiotis Stavropoulos* and Panagis Foteinopoulos. Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Patras 26500, Greece.
Geopolymer additive manufacturing: A review
This paper analyzes the current development of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies exploiting geopolymers (GPs) as promising green and sustainable 3D printable aluminosilicate inorganic materials. Material design and processing strategies to achieve or enhance three-dimensional printability of various geopolymer systems are
Advancements and challenges in additive manufacturing: a
The present paper provides a concise overview of the fundamental principles and methodologies of additive manufacturing. Subsequently, it delves into
Additive manufacturing, explained | MIT Sloan
Additive manufacturing is the process of creating an object by building it one layer at a time. It is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing, in which an object is created by cutting away at a solid block of material until the final product is complete. Technically, additive manufacturing can refer to any process where a product is created
JMMP | Free Full-Text | Review on Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Material Parts: Progress and Challenges
Additive manufacturing has already been established as a highly versatile manufacturing technique with demonstrated potential to completely transform conventional manufacturing in the future. The objective of this paper is to review the latest progress and challenges associated with the fabrication of multi-material parts using
Sustainability | Free Full-Text | Design for Additive Manufacturing: A Systematic Review
The last few decades have seen rapid growth in additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. AM has implemented a novel method of production in design, manufacture, and delivery to end-users. Accordingly, AM technologies have given great flexibility in design for building complex components, highly customized products,
Additive manufacturing methods and modelling approaches: a critical review | The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
The goal of the current study is to map available additive manufacturing methods based on their process mechanisms, review modelling approaches based on modelling methods and identify research gaps. Later sections of the study review implications for closed-loop control of the process.
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Polymers for 3D Printing and Customized Additive Manufacturing | Chemical Reviews
Additive manufacturing (AM) alias 3D printing translates computer-aided design (CAD) virtual 3D models into physical objects. By digital slicing of CAD, 3D scan, or tomography data, AM builds objects layer by layer without the need for molds or machining. AM enables decentralized fabrication of customized objects on demand by exploiting
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) is, undoubtedly, one of the most promising and potentially disruptive technologies of the Industry 4.0 era, able to transform the traditional manufacturing paradigm and fuel
Additive manufacturing and its societal impact: a literature review
Thirty years into its development, additive manufacturing has become a mainstream manufacturing process. Additive manufacturing build up parts by adding materials one layer at a time based on a computerized 3D solid model. It does not require the use of fixtures, cutting tools, coolants, and other auxiliary resources. It allows design
Additive manufacturing: Challenges, trends, and
Additive manufacturing is a recent trend in production processes owing to its many benefits. It can be defined as the process of producing parts through the deposition of material in a layer-by-layer
Design for additive manufacturing – a review of available
This paper aims to review recent research in design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), including additive manufacturing (AM) terminology, trends, methods, classification of DfAM methods and software. The focus is on the design engineer''s role in the DfAM process and includes which design methods and tools exist to aid the design process.
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The most popular methods of additive manufacturing are shown in Figure 1. The metho ds are. separated according to the input m aterial and the t ype of process ca rried out. Input materials a re
Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing: A Review of
In recent years, Additive Manufacturing (AM), also called 3D printing, has been expanding into several industrial sectors due to the technology providing opportunities in terms of improved functionality, productivity, and competitiveness. While metal AM technologies have almost unlimited potential, and the range of applications has
Additive manufacturing (3D printing): A review of materials,
Several benefits can be gained by using additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing, including design flexibility, mass customization, waste minimization, quickly
Additive Manufacturing Processes: A Systematic Literature Review
Additive Manufacturing Processes: A Systematic Literature Review Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM) has made a giant leap across numerous fields and industries,
(PDF) A Review of Metal Additive Manufacturing
This paper provides a review of key technologies for metal additive. manufacturing. It focuses on the effect of important process parameters on the m icrostructure and. mechanical properties of
Additive manufacturing for energy: A review
In this review article, we summarize the current status of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies and their applications in the fields of nuclear energy, battery, fuel cell, oil & gas. We also outline the major challenges and fundamental research needed to achieve the full potential of additive manufacturing technologies.
Coatings | Free Full-Text | Hybrid Laser Additive Manufacturing of Metals: A Review
Due to the unparalleled benefits of traditional processing techniques, additive manufacturing technology has experienced rapid development and continues to expand its applications. However, as industrial standards advance, the pressing needs for high precision, high performance, and high efficiency in the manufacturing sector have
Additive manufacturing: Challenges, trends, and applications
This review will help readers understand the different aspects of additive manufacturing and explore new avenues for future research. Manufacturing processes The evolution of industries depends on innovative and cutting-edge research activities associated with manufacturing processes, materials, and product design.
Sustainability | Free Full-Text | Design for Additive
The Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) objectives and goals consist of three levels of abstractions of traditional design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) []: (1) provide tools,
Sensors | Free Full-Text | Additive Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review
The title of this article is "Additive Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review". However, all the technologies reviewed in this paper are macro-scale 3D printing technologies, and they do not summarize the technology and process of microscale 3D printing, which is inconsistent with the title of this paper.
Additive manufacturing of products with functional fluid channels: A review
Abstract. Products with functional fluid channels can transfer mass or energy and have been widely used in various fields, including aerospace, robotic, and biomedical applications. The manufacturing of these products with complex fluid channels is usually difficult for conventional fabrication methods; thus, a portion of the fluid flow
Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing: A Review of
Metal additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a disruptive manufacturing technology in which complex engineering parts are produced in a layer-by-layer manner, using a high-energy heating source and powder, wire or
Powder‐Based Additive Manufacturing: A Critical Review of
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technology that rapidly converts digital computer files (CAD) into physical products. It can layer metallic or nonmetallic materials
Metal additive manufacturing in aerospace: A review
Abstract. Metal additive manufacturing involves manufacturing techniques that add material to produce metallic components, typically layer by layer. The substantial growth in this technology is partly driven by its opportunity for commercial and performance benefits in the aerospace industry.
Additive Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review
Additive manufacturing has revolutionized manufacturing across a spectrum of industries by enabling the production of complex geometries with unparalleled customization and reduced waste. Beginning as a rapid prototyping tool, additive manufacturing has matured into a comprehensive manufacturing solution, embracing a wide range of materials,