Poly(L-lactide)
(PLA)
is
an
attractive
polymer
for
medical
applications
due
to
its
biodegradability
and
biocompatibility,
making
it
a
promising
candidate
the
production
of
fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM)
monofilaments.
However,
inherent
brittleness
limits
broader
applicability.
To
overcome
this
limitation,
mechanical
toughness
PLA
was
improved
by
melt
blending
with
various
plasticizers,
including
acetyl
triethyl
citrate
(ATEC),
suberic
acid
(SA)
poly(ethylene
glycol)
(PEG).
The
effects
plasticizer
structure
(4-arm
ATEC,
2-arm
SA
1-arm
PEG)
their
concentrations
(0.1,
0.3,
0.5
1.0
wt
%)
on
thermal
properties,
crystallization,
viscosity
flow
index
were
investigated.
results
demonstrated
that
incorporating
minimal
amount
(0.1%)
ATEC
(PLA/A)
enhanced
flexibility,
evidenced
significant
increase
in
elongation
at
break,
though
slight
reduction
tensile
strength
compared
other
plasticizers.
Thus,
0.1
wt%
selected
fabricating
monofilaments
diameter
1.70
±
0.05
mm.
Although
inclusion
slightly
reduced
strength,
significantly
break.
Moreover,
surface
wettability
relative
neat
PLA.
also
exhibited
excellent
non-cytotoxicity,
more
than
99%
cell
viability
L929
fibroblasts.
Additionally,
PLA/ATEC
monofilament
stored
5°C
superior
stability
those
25°C
50°C.
These
findings
suggest
hold
promise
FDM
applications,
providing
properties
suitable
development.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Bone
defects
pose
significant
challenges
in
healthcare,
with
over
2
million
bone
repair
surgeries
performed
globally
each
year.
As
a
burgeoning
force
the
field
of
tissue
engineering,
3D
printing
offers
novel
solutions
to
traditional
transplantation
procedures.
However,
current
3D-printed
scaffolds
still
face
three
critical
material
selection,
methods,
cellular
self-organization
and
co-culture,
significantly
impeding
their
clinical
application.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
delve
into
performance
criteria
that
ideal
should
possess,
particular
focus
on
core
faced
by
technology
during
translation.
We
summarize
latest
advancements
non-traditional
materials
advanced
techniques,
emphasizing
importance
integrating
organ-like
technologies
bioprinting.
This
combined
approach
enables
more
precise
simulation
natural
structure
function.
Our
aim
writing
review
is
propose
effective
strategies
address
these
promote
translation
for
defect
treatment.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 156 - 181
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Volumetric
additive
manufacturing
(VAM)
is
revolutionizing
the
field
of
cell
printing
by
enabling
rapid
creation
complex
three-dimensional
cellular
structures
that
mimic
natural
tissues.
This
paper
explores
advantages
and
limitations
various
VAM
techniques,
such
as
holographic
lithography,
digital
light
processing,
volumetric
projection,
while
addressing
their
suitability
across
diverse
industrial
applications.
Despite
significant
potential
VAM,
challenges
related
to
regulatory
compliance
scalability
persist,
particularly
in
context
bioprinted
In
India,
lack
clear
guidelines
intellectual
property
protections
poses
additional
hurdles
for
companies
seeking
navigate
evolving
landscape
bioprinting.
study
emphasizes
importance
collaboration
among
industry
stakeholders,
agencies,
academic
institutions
establish
tailored
frameworks
promote
innovation
ensuring
safety
efficacy.
By
bridging
gap
between
technological
advancement
oversight,
can
unlock
new
opportunities
regenerative
medicine
tissue
engineering,
transforming
patient
care
therapeutic
outcomes.
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 861 - 868
Published: May 5, 2024
Modern
farming
operations
require
creative
solutions
to
improve
productivity
and
sustainability,
ATVs
are
essential
for
performing
activities
like
tillage,
planting,
spraying,
harvesting,
soil
sampling,
irrigation
control
in
precision
agriculture.
The
introduction
of
3D
printing
has
transformed
the
prototyping
process
by
greatly
decreasing
time
it
takes
create
prototypes,
allowing
personalized
designs,
attaining
intricate
design
complexities
that
were
not
possible
with
old
manufacturing
processes.
plastic
metal
methods
offer
distinct
benefits
difficulties,
which
have
consequences
characteristics
materials,
speed
printing,
cost-effectiveness.
This
research
examines
existing
literature,
case
studies,
economic
feasibility
emphasize
significant
impact
may
on
successful
utilization
making
lightweight
durable
ATV
components
demonstrates
enhanced
performance,
efficiency,
functionality
as
compared
traditional
production
techniques.
Furthermore,
this
report
offers
specific
suggestions
conducting
comprehensive
investigations
into
material's
properties
through
mechanical
testing.
It
also
proposes
exploring
efficient
affordable
implementation
strategies,
such
optimizing
supply
chain.
Additionally,
recommends
fostering
widespread
adoption
agricultural
machinery
development
agriculture
practices
collaborative
partnerships.
To
summarize,
study
highlights
crucial
need
adopting
technology
a
key
catalyst
creativity,
efficiency
revolutionizing
industry.
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 197 - 197
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Selective
laser
sintering
(SLS)
is
a
bed
fusion
additive
manufacturing
technology
that
facilitates
rapid,
versatile,
intricate,
and
cost-effective
prototype
production
across
various
applications.
It
supports
wide
array
of
thermoplastics,
such
as
polyamides,
ABS,
polycarbonates,
nylons.
However,
plastic
components
using
SLS
poses
significant
challenges
due
to
issues
like
low
strength,
dimensional
inaccuracies,
rough
surface
finishes.
The
operational
principle
involves
utilizing
high-power-density
fuse
polymer
or
metallic
powder
surfaces.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
analysis
the
process,
emphasizing
impact
different
processing
variables
on
material
properties
quality
fabricated
parts.
Additionally,
study
explores
application
machine
learning
(ML)
techniques—supervised,
unsupervised,
reinforcement
learning—in
optimizing
processes,
detecting
defects,
ensuring
control
within
SLS.
review
addresses
key
associated
with
integrating
ML
in
SLS,
including
data
availability,
model
interpretability,
leveraging
domain
knowledge.
underscores
potential
benefits
coupling
situ
monitoring
systems
closed-loop
strategies
enable
real-time
adjustments
defect
mitigation
during
manufacturing.
Finally,
outlines
future
research
directions,
advocating
for
collaborative
efforts
among
researchers,
industry
professionals,
experts
unlock
ML’s
full
provides
valuable
insights
guidance
researchers
regard
3D
printing,
highlighting
advanced
techniques
charting
course
investigations.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 445 - 445
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Carbon
fiber-reinforced
polylactic
acid
(CFR-PLA)
composites
have
emerged
as
a
promising
material
for
aerospace
and
automotive
applications
due
to
their
superior
mechanical
strength
environmental
sustainability.
However,
challenges
such
surface
irregularities
dimensional
instability
during
machining
hindered
wider
adoption.
This
study
investigates
the
performance
of
abrasive
water
jet
(AWJM)
in
optimizing
quality
machinability
CFR-PLA
compared
pure
PLA.
Under
optimal
parameters
(3500
bar
pressure,
800
mm/min
traverse
speed,
250
g/min
flow
rate),
demonstrated
23%
reduction
roughness
(Ra)
15%
kerf
taper
angle
(T)
relative
These
results
highlight
stabilizing
effect
carbon
fiber
reinforcement,
which
enhances
accuracy
stability
machining.
The
findings
position
AWJM
an
effective
method
processing
CFR-PLA,
enabling
its
use
lightweight,
high-precision
aerodynamic
components
structural
prototypes.
addresses
critical
gap
hybrid
provides
actionable
insights
sustainable
manufacturing.
Future
research
should
explore
reinforcement
strategies,
further
parameter
optimization,
advanced
post-processing
techniques
maximize
CFR-PLA's
potential
demanding
engineering
applications.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 122 - 122
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
This
paper
presents
the
results
of
research
on
technical–economic
optimization
FDM
parameters
(Lh—layer
height
and
Id—infill
density
percentage)
for
manufacture
tensile
compression
samples
from
recycled
materials
(r)
PETG
(polyethylene
terephthalate
glycol)
ASA
(acrylonitrile
styrene
acrylate)
in
context
transition
to
a
circular
economy.
To
carry
out
our
study,
fundamental
principle
value
analysis
was
used,
which
consists
maximizing
ratio
between
Vi
Cp,
where
represents
mechanical
characteristic
(tensile
strength
or
compressive
strength)
Cp
production
cost.
The
this
study
showed
that,
case
manufactured
by
(rPETG),
parameter
that
significantly
influences
Vi/Cp
ratios
is
Lh
(the
layer),
while
additively
(rASA),
decisively
Id
infill
percentage).
In
(rPETG)
signified
Following
parameters,
using
multiple-response
optimization,
we
identified
optimal
parts
rPETG
rASA:
=
0.20
mm
100%.
demonstrated
use
plastics
lends
itself
consumption
model
based
Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 19898 - 19902
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
The
present
study
investigates
the
optimization
of
FDM
parameters,
that
is,
height
deposited
layer
in
one
pass
(Lh)
and
filling
percentage
(Id),
for
manufacture
compression
specimens
from
recycled
ASA
(rASA)
context
transitioning
to
circular
economy.
Anycubic
4Max
Pro
2.0
3D
printer
was
utilized,
where
were
additively
manufactured
rASA
45
using
following
variable
parameters:
Lh
=
0.10
mm,
0.15
0.20
Id
50%,
75%,
100%.
All
tested
on
Barrus
White
20
kN
universal
testing
machine.
It
found
Compressive
strength
(Cs)
is
influenced
by
two
considered
parameters
Fused
Deposition
Modeling
(FDM),
Id,
but
overwhelmingly
influencing
parameter
Id.
According
results
rASA,
mm
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 777 - 777
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Extrusion-based
3D
printing
holds
great
potential
for
manufacturing
solid
propellants.
Among
the
various
methods,
screw-
and
plunger-based
extrusion
are
most
frequently
reported
techniques
propellant
printing,
each
employing
different
mechanisms.
This
paper
compares
flow
characteristics
of
these
two
methods
through
a
combination
simulations
experiments.
Simulation
results
reveal
that
slurry
in
plunger
device
exhibits
relatively
stable
characteristics,
especially
near
nozzle
outlet,
with
high
velocity,
shear
rate,
low-pressure
distribution.
Compared
to
screw-based
device,
achieves
more
uniform
outlet
velocity.
In
contrast,
screw
produces
complex
rheological
behavior,
backflow
observed
gap
between
channel
wall.
However,
average
pressure
(3885.11
Pa)
is
notably
lower
than
(7292.92
Pa).
Experimental
indicate
quality
comparable
extrusion.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
advancing
extrusion-based
3D-printing
processes