Material extrusion (ME) is one of the most common Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques
in use today due to low equipment and feedstock costs and a broad range of compatible …

Additive manufacturing (AM) processes have proven to be a perfect match for topology
optimization (TO), as they are able to realize sophisticated geometries in a unique layer-by …

Carbon fiber filled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (CF-ABS) is an emerging 3-D printable,
recyclable thermoplastic composite. A popular application for CF-ABS is printed molds using …

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites have been extensively utilized in recent years as
feedstock materials for material extrusion additive manufacturing (AM) processes to improve …

This paper investigated the heat-treatment effects on the performances of 3D printed
continuous carbon fiber (CCF) reinforced composites (CCFRCs). Specimens with different …

Among many thermoplastics that are used in engineering, polyamide 6 (nylon 6) is an
extremely versatile engineering thermoplastic. 3D printed nylon glass fiber composites …

The fiber orientation in composite materials is highly dependent on the manufacturing
process and plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical, thermal, and electrical …

Metal polymer composites combining low density, high strength composites with highly
ductile and tough metals have gained traction over the last few decades as lightweight and …

Nowadays, it is possible to produce products with complex geometries, thanks to the experts
who have continuously explored the advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) …

A discontinuous fiber-reinforced polymer composite (DFRPC) provides superior mechanical
performances in material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEAM) parts, and thus promotes …