Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(11), P. 3630 - 3651
Published: March 8, 2024
Additive
Manufacturing
(AM)
techniques,
particularly
Fused
Filament
Fabrication
(FFF),
have
revolutionized
prototyping
and
low-volume
production.
Improving
the
tensile
properties
of
FFF-printed
parts
is
a
primary
objective
to
elevate
their
functional
utility.
This
study
aimed
investigate
effects
annealing
time
(ATM),
temperature
(ATP),
nozzle
diameter
(ND)
on
strength
(TS)
two
commonly
used
printing
materials:
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
Glycol
(PETG)
PETG
reinforced
with
carbon
fibre
(PETG-CF).
Samples
varying
ND
(0.4
mm,
0.6
0.8
mm)
underwent
at
ATP
80°C
100°C
for
ATM
60
min
120
min,
respectively.
Subsequent
tests
were
meticulously
conducted,
regression
models
employed
comprehensively
analyse
influence
these
control
factors
TS.
The
findings
from
annealed
specimens
revealed
substantial
improvements
in
TS
both
PETG-CF
materials.
Statistical
analysis,
Taguchi
method
(TM),
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
indicated
that
exerted
more
pronounced
impact
compared
ATP.
By
identifying
optimal
factor
combinations
each
material,
pinpointed
best
was
achieved
mm
ND,
minutes
ATM,
PETG-CF.
remarkable
enhancement
underscores
potential
replace
structural
metallic
components
critical
applications
within
automotive
aeronautical
industries.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 4520 - 4520
Published: Aug. 12, 2021
Composite
materials
are
a
combination
of
two
or
more
types
used
to
enhance
the
mechanical
and
structural
properties
engineering
products.
When
fibers
mixed
in
polymeric
matrix,
composite
material
is
known
as
fiber-reinforced
polymer
(FRP).
FRP
widely
applications
related
defense,
automotive,
aerospace,
sports-based
industries.
These
producing
lightweight
components
with
high
tensile
strength
rigidity.
The
fiber
component
polymers
provides
desired
strength-to-weight
ratio;
however,
portion
costs
less,
process
making
matrix
quite
straightforward.
There
demand
industrial
sectors,
such
defense
military,
biomedical
sports,
manufacture
these
using
3D
printing
additive
manufacturing
technologies.
composites
diversified
military
vehicles,
shelters,
war
fighting
safety
equipment,
fighter
aircrafts,
naval
ships,
submarine
structures.
Techniques
fabricate
materials,
degrade
weight-to-strength
ratio
components,
they
can
play
critical
role
towards
service
life
components.
Fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM)
technique
for
that
allows
layered
fabrication
parts
thermoplastic
composites.
Complex
shape
geometry
enhanced
be
obtained
this
technique.
This
paper
highlights
limitations
development
FRPs
challenges
associated
their
properties.
future
prospects
carbon
(CF)
matrixes
also
mentioned
study.
study
different
areas
requiring
further
investigation
FDM-assisted
printing.
available
literature
on
focused
only
describing
product
potential
it.
It
has
been
observed
scientific
knowledge
gaps
when
it
comes
predicting
performance
fabricated
under
techniques.
3D-printed
were
studied
so
correlation
between
method
could
established.
review
will
helpful
researchers,
scientists,
manufacturers,
etc.,
working
area
FRPs.
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 23 - 23
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
This
paper
thoroughly
examines
the
advancements
and
challenges
in
field
of
additively
manufactured
Functionally
Graded
Materials
(FGMs).
It
delves
into
conceptual
approaches
for
FGM
design,
various
manufacturing
techniques,
materials
employed
their
fabrication
using
additive
(AM)
technologies.
explores
applications
FGMs
diverse
fields,
including
structural
engineering,
automotive,
biomedical
soft
robotics,
electronics,
4D
printing,
metamaterials.
Critical
issues
associated
with
are
meticulously
analyzed,
addressing
concerns
related
to
production
performance.
Moreover,
this
forecasts
future
trends
development,
highlighting
potential
impacts
on
industries.
The
concluding
section
summarizes
key
findings,
emphasizing
significance
context
AM
review
provides
valuable
insights
researchers,
practitioners,
stakeholders,
enhancing
understanding
role
evolving
landscape
AM.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 442 - 442
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
This
article
presents
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
polyamide
6
(PA6)
and
12
(PA12)
composites
fabricated
using
additive
manufacturing
technologies
such
as
Selective
Laser
Sintering
(SLS)
Multi
Jet
Fusion
(MJF).
It
focuses
on
the
mechanical
properties,
preparation
processes,
influence
technological
parameters
final
material
characteristics.
PA6
is
characterized
by
higher
degree
crystallinity,
contributing
to
its
strength
resistance
high
temperatures,
whereas
PA12
exhibits
more
amorphous
structure,
offering
better
dimensional
stability
lower
moisture
absorption.
The
examines
these
properties
their
implications
for
use
in
various
applications.
Applications
span
wide
range
industries,
including
automotive,
aerospace,
electronics,
where
they
provide
combination
strength,
wear
resistance,
chemical
stability.
Mechanical
tensile
toughness,
are
analyzed
within
context
modern
with
MJF
technology
delivering
homogeneous
compared
traditional
methods.
process
involves
optimizing
temperature,
cooling
rates,
layering,
which
significantly
impact
applicability
composites.
Tissue Engineering Part A,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
27(11-12), P. 679 - 702
Published: Jan. 27, 2021
Bioprinting
of
body
tissues
has
gained
great
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
its
unique
advantages,
including
the
creation
complex
geometries
and
printing
patient-specific
with
various
drug
cell
types.
The
most
momentous
part
bioprinting
process
is
bioink,
defined
as
a
mixture
living
cells
biomaterials
(especially
hydrogels).
Among
different
biomaterials,
natural
polymers
are
best
choices
for
hydrogel-based
bioinks
their
intrinsic
biocompatibility
minimal
inflammatory
response
condition.
Gelatin
methacryloyl
(GelMA)
hydrogel
one
high-potential
easy
synthesis
low
cost,
biocompatibility,
transparent
structure
that
useful
monitoring,
photocrosslinkability,
viability.
Furthermore,
potential
adjusting
properties
GelMA
protocol
makes
it
suitable
choice
soft
or
hard
tissues.
In
this
review,
methods
GelMA-based
bioinks,
well
effective
parameters,
reviewed.
Also,
several
solutions
challenges
discussed,
applications
bioprinted
argued
well.
Impact
statement
been
demonstrated
promising
alternative
approach
organ
transplantation
develop
types
tissue.
Bioinks,
biological
characteristics
similar
host
rheological/flow
features,
first
requirements
successful
approach.
bioinks.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
look
at
tissue
repair.
Polymer Testing,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
100, P. 107262 - 107262
Published: June 5, 2021
Fabrication
of
polymeric
components
with
complex
geometry
has
been
increased
in
the
recent
years.
As
additive
manufacturing
(AM)
showed
its
unique
capabilities,
it
widely
used
production
geometrically-complex
parts.
Although
various
types
bonding
have
developed,
utilizing
adhesive
joints
is
common
different
structures.
In
current
study,
influence
3D
printing
parameters
and
thickness
on
performance
adhesively
bonded
studied.
To
this
aim,
we
fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM)
process
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
material
to
fabricate
single-lap
joints.
The
specimens
are
fabricated
under
conditions
determine
mechanical
behavior
Moreover,
three
thicknesses
was
investigate
effect
structural
integrity
3D-printed
Additionally,
a
series
finite
element
analysis
performed
agreement
between
experimental
observation
numerical
results
documented.
FDM
garnered
significant
attention,
outcomes
study
can
be
for
further
development.
