Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7)
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
Additive
manufacturing
(AM),
commonly
known
as
3D
printing,
has
garnered
significant
attention
across
various
industries
for
its
flexibility
and
simplicity
in
fabrication.
This
review
explores
the
evolution
of
AM
technologies,
encompassing
rapid
prototyping
which
have
revolutionized
conventional
processes.
The
paper
discusses
transition
from
to
highlights
role
creating
fully
customized
products,
optimizing
topologies,
fabricating
complex
designs,
especially
aerospace,
medical,
automotive,
defense
energy
food
industries.
study
delves
into
fundamental
principles
4D
printing
detailing
their
processes,
materials,
applications.
It
provides
an
overview
techniques,
such
Vat
photopolymerization,
powder
bed
fusion,
material
extrusion,
directed
deposition,
shedding
light
on
classifications
Furthermore,
emergence
introduces
additional
dimension
“time”
enable
dynamic
changes
printed
structures.
different
industries,
including
energy,
Industry
4.0,
is
thoroughly
examined.
aerospace
sector
benefits
AM's
ability
reduce
production
costs
lead
times,
while
medical
field
leverages
bioprinting
synthetic
organ
fabrication
surgical
equipment
development.
Similarly,
enhances
customization
automotive
manufacturing,
production,
4.0
initiatives
Overall,
this
insights
growing
significance
technologies
transformative
impact
underscores
potential
drive
innovation,
optimize
meet
evolving
demands
modern
manufacturing.
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
205, P. 112718 - 112718
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
In
the
contemporary
era,
novel
manufacturing
technologies
like
additive
(AM)
have
revolutionized
different
engineering
sectors
including
biomedical,
aerospace,
electronics,
etc.
Four-dimensional
(4D)
printing
aka
AM
of
smart
materials
is
gaining
popularity
among
scientific
community,
which
has
excellent
ability
to
make
soft
structures
such
as
robots,
actuators,
and
grippers.
These
are
developed
by
applying
various
stimuli
pH,
temperature,
magnetic
field,
many
combinations
onto
materials.
Stimuli
in
3D
permit
shape-morphing
behaviors
bending,
twisting,
folding,
swelling,
rolling,
shrinking,
origami,
or
locomotion.
A
wide
variety
can
be
fabricated
through
incorporation
hard
particles
into
resulting
magneto-active
(MASMs).
With
this
integration,
magneto-thermal
coupling
actuation
allows
diverse
magneto-deformations,
facilitating
development
personalized
devices
that
capable
enhanced
deformation.
review,
guidelines
provided
on
for
MASMs
polymers
(MAPs),
composites,
hydrogels
(MAHs)
booming
flexible
wearable
biomimetic
devices.
Moreover,
3D-printed
robotics
an
outstanding
capacity
adapt
complicated
situations
advanced
actuating
applications.
Finally,
some
current
challenges
emerging
areas
exciting
technology
been
proposed.
Lastly,
it
anticipated
technological
advancements
developing
intelligent
will
a
significant
impact
design
real-world
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
251, P. 126287 - 126287
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNCs)
have
gained
significant
attraction
from
both
industrial
and
academic
sectors,
thanks
to
their
biodegradability,
non-toxicity,
renewability
with
remarkable
mechanical
characteristics.
Desirable
characteristics
of
CNCs
include
high
stiffness,
strength,
excellent
flexibility,
large
surface-to-volume
ratio.
Additionally,
the
properties
can
be
tailored
through
chemical
modifications
for
high-end
applications
including
tissue
engineering,
actuating,
biomedical.
Modern
manufacturing
methods
3D/4D
printing
are
highly
advantageous
developing
sophisticated
intricate
geometries.
This
review
highlights
major
developments
additive
manufactured
CNCs,
which
promote
sustainable
solutions
across
a
wide
range
applications.
this
contribution
also
presents
current
challenges
future
research
directions
CNC-based
composites
developed
techniques
myriad
engineering
sectors
wound
healing,
wearable
electronics,
robotics,
anti-counterfeiting
Overall,
will
greatly
help
scientists
chemistry,
materials,
biomedicine,
other
disciplines
comprehend
underlying
principles,
properties,
additively
structures.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(9), P. 2668 - 2668
Published: April 23, 2024
Additive
manufacturing
has
revolutionized
across
a
spectrum
of
industries
by
enabling
the
production
complex
geometries
with
unparalleled
customization
and
reduced
waste.
Beginning
as
rapid
prototyping
tool,
additive
matured
into
comprehensive
solution,
embracing
wide
range
materials,
such
polymers,
metals,
ceramics,
composites.
This
paper
delves
workflow
manufacturing,
encompassing
design,
modeling,
slicing,
printing,
post-processing.
Various
technologies
are
explored,
including
material
extrusion,
VAT
polymerization,
jetting,
binder
selective
laser
sintering,
melting,
direct
metal
electron
beam
multi-jet
fusion,
energy
deposition,
carbon
fiber
reinforced,
laminated
object
more,
discussing
their
principles,
advantages,
disadvantages,
compatibilities,
applications,
developing
trends.
Additionally,
future
is
projected,
highlighting
potential
advancements
in
3D
bioprinting,
food
large-scale
4D
AI-based
manufacturing.
survey
aims
to
underscore
transformative
impact
on
global
emphasizing
ongoing
challenges
promising
horizon
innovations
that
could
further
elevate
its
role
revolution.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(34)
Published: March 5, 2024
4D
printing
has
attracted
tremendous
worldwide
attention
during
the
past
decade.
This
technology
enables
shape,
property,
or
functionality
of
printed
structures
to
change
with
time
in
response
diverse
external
stimuli,
making
original
static
alive.
The
revolutionary
4D-printing
offers
remarkable
benefits
controlling
geometric
and
functional
reconfiguration,
thereby
showcasing
immense
potential
across
fields,
including
biomedical
engineering,
electronics,
robotics,
photonics.
Here,
a
comprehensive
review
latest
achievements
using
various
types
materials
different
additive
manufacturing
techniques
is
presented.
state-of-the-art
strategies
implemented
harnessing
4D-printed
are
highlighted,
which
involve
design,
functionalities,
applications.
machine
learning
approach
explored
for
also
discussed.
Finally,
perspectives
on
current
challenges
future
trends
toward
further
development
summarized.
Hybrid Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 100242 - 100242
Published: July 4, 2024
This
systematic
review
explores
the
integration
of
4D/3D
printing
technologies
with
machine
learning,
shaping
a
new
era
manufacturing
innovation.
The
analysis
covers
wide
range
research
papers,
articles,
and
patents,
presenting
multidimensional
perspective
on
advancements
in
additive
manufacturing.
underscores
learning's
pivotal
role
optimizing
printing,
addressing
aspects
like
design
customization,
material
selection,
process
control,
quality
assurance.
examination
reveals
novel
techniques
enabling
fabrication
intelligent,
self-adaptive
structures
capable
transformation
over
time.
Additionally,
investigates
use
predictive
algorithms
to
enhance
efficiency,
reliability,
sustainability
processes.
Applications
span
aerospace,
healthcare,
architecture,
consumer
goods,
showcasing
potential
create
intricate,
personalized,
once-unattainable
functional
products.
synergy
between
learning
is
poised
unlock
horizons,
rapid
responses
market
demands
challenges.
In
summary,
this
provides
comprehensive
overview
current
state
optimization
through
highlighting
transformative
interdisciplinary
fusion
offering
roadmap
for
future
development.
It
aims
inspire
innovators,
researchers,
industries
harness
powerful
combination
accelerated
evolution
processes
into
21st
century
beyond.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 125 - 125
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
The
sector
of
4D
printing
represents
a
new
frontier
in
additive
manufacturing
that
allows
for
material's
capability
to
adapt
and
respond
various
stimuli,
such
as
thermal
transitions,
humidity,
pH
levels.
adaptability
material
has
great
potential
healthcare
applications,
especially
designing
personalized
responsive
medical
devices.
This
article
looks
into
the
revolutionary
applications
printing,
referencing
self-repairable
implants,
smart
stents,
drug
delivery
systems,
response-based
prosthetic
advances
3D
have
created
platform
innovations
take
place,
while
properties
unique
allow
methods
tackling
existing
health
issues.
However,
large-scale
application
medicine
is
currently
hampered
by
limitations,
regulation
challenges,
financial
challenges.
In
spite
these
ongoing
technologies,
combined
with
artificial
intelligence
machine
learning,
provide
surpass
hence
improving
precision,
efficacy,
personalization
work
outlines
at
areas
future,
analyzes
contributing
healthcare,
recognizing
challenges
need
be
overcome
order
unlock
its
full
potential.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Abstract
4D
printing,
which
combines
the
design
freedom
of
3D
printing
with
responsiveness
smart
materials,
is
revolutionizing
creation
active
structures.
These
structures
can
change
shape
in
response
to
external
stimuli,
paving
way
for
advancements
robotics,
biomedicine,
and
beyond.
However,
a
comprehensive
review
article
highlighting
recent
printed
memory
actuators
(SMAAs)
lacking.
This
explores
exciting
potential
intelligent
SMAAs.
It
examines
concept
materials
used,
like
shape‐memory
polymers
(SMPs),
alloys
(SMAs),
polymer
composites
(SMPCs).
then
dives
into
compatible
techniques
principles
achieving
programmed
changes.
Different
categories
SMAAs
are
explored,
showcasing
their
applications
diverse
fields.
The
concludes
by
discussing
challenges
future
directions,
emphasizing
massive
creating
next
generation
actuators,
making
it
valuable
resource
researchers
field.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 200137 - 200137
Published: April 21, 2024
The
ability
of
organisms
to
adjust
environmental
changes
offers
valuable
insights
into
the
development
and
creation
innovative
smart
systems.
As
requirements
increase,
materials
change
their
shapes
has
become
a
broader
aim
beyond
original
capabilities.
In
contrast
conventional
manufacturing
methods,
additive
(AM)
skillfully
combines
precise
three-dimensional
structures
intricate
response
mechanisms
biological
with
materials.
This
combination
enables
production
bionic
programmable
features.
Trends
such
as
dynamic
modulation,
responsiveness
multiple
stimuli,
integration
functions
are
emerging
significant
in
structures.
review
first
presents
that
nature
designed
built
various
organisms,
highlighting
relationship
between
structural
characteristics
patterns
deformation.
then
discusses
how
developed
using
AM
techniques
respond
different
stimuli.
Additionally,
potential
uses
biomedicine,
intelligent
robotics,
origami
construction,
aerospace
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
future
prospects
for
examined
goal
offering
solutions
creating
next
generation
systems
through
interdisciplinary
research.
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
133(1-2), P. 59 - 80
Published: May 22, 2024
Abstract
Additive
manufacturing
is
swiftly
transitioning
from
a
prototyping
tool
to
useful
technology
for
industrial-scale
manufacturing.
As
global
industries
seek
harness
its
potential,
several
3D
printing
technologies
have
been
successfully
integrated
into
mainstream
workflows,
based
on
the
range
of
processable
materials,
fabrication
mechanisms
and
integration
regulated
environments.
While
metal
has
established
significant
niche
in
context
aerospace
automotive
manufacturing,
upscaled
translation
polymer
lags,
limited
by
critical
challenges,
both
materials
domain,
as
well
technical
mechanisms.
This
article
seeks
juxtapose
growth,
challenges
opportunities
additive
emphasizing
latter’s
potential
future
growth
sectors
such
waste
recycling
point-of-care
medical
device
By
dissecting
complexities
surrounding
feedstocks,
post-processing
workflows
advances
simulations
quality
control,
this
review
provides
comprehensive
insights
progression
printed
future.