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Micro-masonry for 3D Additive Micromanufacturing
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A Systematic Review of Innovative Advances in Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing: Implications for Architecture
Amirhossein Fakhr Ghasemi1, Jose Pinto Duarte1
1Stuckeman Center for Design Computing (SCDC), Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Penn State, Stuckeman Family Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 7, 2025
Summary
Multi-material additive manufacturing (MMAM) shows promise for construction, but faces challenges in scaling. Research highlights the need for integrated frameworks, novel materials, and standardized protocols for building applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Manufacturing Technology
- Construction Innovation
Background:
- Additive manufacturing (AM) adoption lags in construction despite its potential.
- Multi-material additive manufacturing (MMAM) offers advanced capabilities for complex structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate recent MMAM innovations for potential transfer to the construction industry.
- To identify key interdisciplinary factors and knowledge gaps for construction applications.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of Scopus and Web of Science databases (last 5 years).
- Bibliometric analysis of 368 identified papers, focusing on 33 relevant articles.
- Identification of transferable knowledge in material properties, manufacturing processes, and design.
Main Results:
- Key transferable factors include thermal/mechanical property gradation, multi-scale optimization, and real-time monitoring.
- Growing research in AI-driven optimization and functionally graded materials shows promise.
- Significant knowledge gaps exist in scaling MMAM for construction, including material interfaces and durability.
Conclusions:
- A roadmap is proposed for construction-focused MMAM, emphasizing integrated frameworks, multiscale modeling, and novel materials.
- Standardized protocols for equipment, process control, design, digital tools, and materials research are crucial.
- Addressing long-term performance and safety is essential for MMAM building components.
Keywords:
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