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Arturo Ramos1, Virginia G Angel1, Miriam Siqueiros1
1Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali 21280, BC, Mexico.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 27, 2025
Summary
Additive manufacturing (AM) revolutionizes industries by creating complex, lightweight parts with less waste. This review covers AM
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Manufacturing Technology
- Sustainable Manufacturing
Background:
- Additive Manufacturing (AM) enables the creation of intricate, lightweight structures.
- AM minimizes material waste and energy consumption in production processes.
- This technology is pivotal in transforming modern industrial practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical evolution and key technologies of Additive Manufacturing.
- To highlight advancements in materials (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics) for AM.
- To discuss the role of bioinspired designs and the potential for sustainable, scalable manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of Additive Manufacturing.
- Analysis of historical developments and technological advancements.
- Examination of material innovations and design strategies.
Main Results:
- Additive Manufacturing has evolved significantly, with diverse material innovations enhancing performance.
- Bioinspired designs are shown to improve structural efficiency.
- AM demonstrates strong potential for sustainable manufacturing and industrial scalability.
Conclusions:
- Additive Manufacturing offers substantial benefits in design optimization and material performance.
- Continued research and development in AM are crucial for future industrial applications.
- AM is a key enabler for next-generation manufacturing paradigms.
