Fused filament fabrication (FFF), one of the most promising additive manufacturing (AM)
methods has attracted considerable attention to date. Although FFF is evolving into a …

The space environment raises many challenges for new materials development and ground
characterization. These environmental hazards in space include solar radiation, energetic …

Extrusion-based additive manufacturing (EB-AM) is a 3D fabrication process in which the
material is heated and extracted through a nozzle before being deposited one layer at a …

The strengths of additive manufacturing (AM), especially the tool-less manufacturing
paradigm and rapid production of low-volume products, are well-aligned with the needs of …

Carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRCs) have been widely used in automotive,
aerospace, sports equipment, and other industrial fields, due to the higher strength-to-weight …

Weak interlayer bond strength caused by layer-by-layer production in fused filament
fabrication (FFF) restricts the application of this manufacturing method in load-bearing parts …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a layered additive manufacturing technology. In
common 3D printing methods, direct ink writing (DIW) and fused deposition modeling (FDM) …

Abstract Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF, aka fused deposition modeling, FDM) is presently
the most widespread material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing technique owing to its …

Nozzle hole diameter of 3D printer (3DP) can be varied to obtain required product quality as
well as to reduce manufacturing times. The use of larger diameter may accelerate …

Manufacturing difficulties, poor strength and foaming result from the high temperature that is
used in thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) 3D printing and the high viscosity and water …