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Anthony Kotula, Benjamin Dolata, Yoontae Kim, Sara Orski, Jonathan Seppala
Material extrusion is a common additive manufacturing process that subjects polymers to non-steady deformation and thermal processing to build a customized part. The mechanical properties of these parts are often worse than those of injection-molded
Paul Witherell, Sankaran Mahadevan, Paromita Nath, Arulmurugan Senthilnathan
Variability in the additive manufacturing process and powder material properties affect the microstructure which influences the macro-scale material properties. Systematic quantification and propagation of this uncertainty require numerous process
Saadi Habib, James Zuback, Jordan Weaver, Steven P. Mates, Lyle E. Levine
The Additive Manufacturing Benchmark Test Series (AM Bench) provides comprehensive measurement data for additive manufacturing (AM) simulations and modeling. As part of the primary AM Bench 2022 measurements, tensile testing at different strain rates and
Rajib Halder, Souvik Sahoo, Jake Benzing, Alec Saville, Anthony Rollett
Additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) wall structures used as various structural aerospace components suffer from the spatial variations in mechanical properties, texture-mediated anisotropy, and macrozones that degrade the mechanical performance
In embedded 3D printing (EMB3D), a nozzle extrudes continuous filaments inside of a viscoelastic support bath. Compared to other extrusion processes, EMB3D enables softer structures and print paths that conform better to the shape of the part. However
Alec Saville, Adriana Eres-Castellanos, Andrew Kustas, Levi Van Bastian, Donald Susan, Dale Cillessen, Sven Vogel, Natalie Compton, Kester Clarke, Amy Clarke
Controlling microstructural evolution in metallic additive manufacturing (AM) is difficult, especially in producing refined as-built grains instead of coarse, directional grains. Traditional solutions involve adding inoculants to AM feedstocks, but
Zhuo Yang, Yan Lu, Yande Ndiaye, Mario Lezoche, Herve Panetto
In Additive Manufacturing (AM), it is still a major challenge to manage part quality, which is heavily influenced by feedstock materials, process settings, and in-process control. Deviations in these factors can lead to defects in the final product
Gi Suk Hong, Zhuo Yang, Yan Lu, Brandon Lane, Ho Yeung, Jaehyuk Kim
Additive manufacturing (AM) process stability is critical for ensuring part quality. Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been widely recognized as a robust technology for controlling manufacturing processes across various industries. Despite its widespread
Recent advances in Additive Manufacturing (AM), particularly in production scenarios, have been largely driven by insights achieved through data analytics. AM has greatly benefited from the increasingly large amounts of data generated during the design to
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is a key technique in metal additive manufacturing (AM) that enables the fabrication of parts with complex geometries and enhanced mechanical properties. Despite its advantages, LPBF's susceptibility to defects remains a
Zhuo Yang, Gi Suk Hong, Yan Lu, Brandon Lane, Chun-Chun Hu, Haw-Ching Yang
Additive manufacturing (AM) has been evolving from rapid prototyping towards applications in high-volume production and mass manufacturing. However, achieving consistent quality and meeting industry standards remains a challenge that hinders AM
Yan Lu, Zhuo Yang, Jiarui Xie, Mutahar Safdar, Andrei Mircea Romascanu, Hyunwoong Ko, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao
Machine learning (ML)-based monitoring systems have been extensively developed to enhance the print quality of additive manufacturing (AM). In-situ and in-process data acquired using sensors can be used to train ML models that detect process anomalies
Metal additive manufacturing machines are complex and inherently digital and often cyber-physical systems. As the adoption of this manufacturing technology increases and it becomes increasingly industrialized, concerns about security are evermore prevalent
Jiarui Xie, Chun-Chun Hu, Haw-Ching Yang, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao, Zhuo Yang, Yan Lu
Powder bed fusion (PBF) is an emerging metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology that enables rapid fabrication of complex geometries. However, defects such as pores and balling may occur and lead to structural unconformities, thus compromising the
The rapid expansion of the manufacturing sector has brought laser-based metal additive manufacturing, like laser powder bed fusion, to the forefront of innovation. Yet, its widespread acceptance hinges on overcoming numerous obstacles, including
Ethan Iverson, Hudson Legendre, Jason Killgore, Jaime Grunlan, Thomas Kolibaba
Polymer-based dielectrics are struggling to keep pace with the increasing demands of modern electronics. This lag in dielectric performance has spurred significant interest in the production of advanced dielectrics via novel chemistries and processing
Alkan Donmez, Jason Fox, Felix Kim, Brandon Lane, Maxwell Praniewicz, Vipin Tondare, Jordan Weaver, Paul Witherell
The rapid pace of maturation of metal additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, makes them an excellent candidate for the fabrication of nuclear power plant (NPP) components. However, the current levels of process variations create numerous challenges yet
Metal additive manufacturing processes are influenced by many variables that affect the produced material to varying degrees. This wide range of variables and the complex fusion mechanisms inherent to these processes often result in a manufacturing process
Samantha Webster, Jihoon Jeong, Rujing Zha, Shuheng Liao, Alberto Castro, Lars Jacquemetton, Darren Beckett, Kornel Ehmann, Jian Cao
In-situ monitoring is critical for developing new control methods, advanced materials, and toolpath planning strategies in laser beam Directed Energy Deposition (DED-LB). Coaxial melt pool monitoring has typically been performed with cameras (e.g
Yan Lu, Zhuo Yang, Shengyen Li, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao, Jiarui Xie, Mutahar Safdar, Hyunwoong Ko
The key differentiation of digital twins from existing models-based engineering approaches lies in the continuous synchronization between physical and virtual twins through data exchange. The success of digital twins, whether operated automatically or with
The overhang down-skin surface exhibits distinct behaviors compared to the regular up-skin surface in the powder bed fusion process. Evidence suggests that weak support could be the primary cause of these differences. Previous studies by the authors have
With the rapid growth of the manufacturing industry, laserbased metal additive manufacturing, such as laser powder bed fusion, has the potential to usher in a revolution. However, its widespread adoption is contingent on the resolution of severa