Additive Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review
Longfei Zhou1, Jenna Miller1, Jeremiah Vezza1
1Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 11, 2024
Summary
Additive manufacturing (AM) transforms industries with custom, waste-reducing production. This survey explores AM technologies, workflows, and future innovations like 3D bioprinting and AI, highlighting its revolutionary impact.
Area of Science:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Science
- Industrial Technology
Background:
- Additive manufacturing (AM) has evolved from rapid prototyping to a versatile manufacturing solution.
- AM enables the creation of complex geometries with high customization and reduced material waste.
- The technology supports a wide array of materials including polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the additive manufacturing workflow.
- To explore diverse additive manufacturing technologies, their principles, pros, cons, and applications.
- To project future trends and potential advancements in AM, including bioprinting, food printing, and AI integration.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of existing literature on additive manufacturing.
- Categorization and detailed examination of various AM processes (e.g., material extrusion, VAT polymerization, powder bed fusion).
- Analysis of material compatibilities, applications, and developmental trends for each technology.
Main Results:
- Additive manufacturing offers significant advantages in customization, complexity, and waste reduction across industries.
- A broad spectrum of AM technologies exists, each with specific strengths, weaknesses, and material limitations.
- Emerging trends indicate significant future growth in specialized AM applications and AI-driven processes.
Conclusions:
- Additive manufacturing is a transformative force in global manufacturing, offering innovative solutions and driving industrial evolution.
- Ongoing challenges in AM include material development, process optimization, and scalability.
- Future advancements in areas like 3D bioprinting, 4D printing, and AI promise to further expand the capabilities and impact of additive manufacturing.
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