The accelerated growth of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies has greatly aided the
expansion of the affiliated manufacturing industry, leading to cost savings in labor, materials …

The surface integrity of machined metal components is critical to their in-service functionality,
longevity and overall performance. Surface defects induced by machining operations vary …

Additive manufacturing (AM) is characterised by several unique advantages, such as
(freedom of) design, capability of fusing dissimilar materials, near-net-shape, and achieving …

Surface finish is an essential factor in determining product sustainability and functionality.
Most methods have been developed that can be utilized to manufacture optical, mechanical …

Toxic and corrosive slurries are widely employed in traditional chemical mechanical
polishing (CMP), leading to the pollution to the environment. Consequently, it is a challenge …

The spread of bacteria through contaminated surfaces is a major issue in healthcare, food
industry, and other economic sectors. The widespread use of antibiotics is not a sustainable …

Electrochemical jet processing encompasses a group of non-contact and 'tool-less'
technologies, relying on localised electrolyte jets to affect changes to the workpiece in a site …

The design freedom offered by additive manufacturing (AM) enables the fabrication of
components with internal surfaces that are challenging to access post-manufacture. This is …

Additive manufacturing is an emerging technique for manufacturing complex shapes rather
than traditional manufacturing procedures due to the tool free manufacturing method. The …

Ultra-precision polishing is one of the main machining processes for components with high
surface finish requirements, such as optical molds. Typical optical mold materials include …