Article
Polymer Science
Lucia Rodriguez-Parada, Sergio de la Rosa, Pedro F. Mayuet
Summary: Designing products with elastic properties is a crucial task for engineers, as the material properties play a significant role in defining the functionality of the product. Using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) to print products in thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) allows for the design of elastic products with a variety of forms and elastic properties. Internal structures and variations in thickness can be utilized to create products with different elastic characteristics. The study also investigates the influence of internal density variation on product elasticity, with a case study on a fully elastic 3D-printed keyboard. The results show that elasticity can be affected by orientation, geometry, and internal lightening, providing insights for designing products with specific properties.
Article
Social Issues
Tai-Yueh Chen, Wei-Chen Chang, Kuo-Jung Hsieh, Ching-Ter Chang
Summary: The compatibility between craftsmanship and industrial product design is explored in this study. By integrating the craft process and industrial product design methodology, the research aims to achieve mass production while preserving the characteristics of traditional craftsmanship. The study presents a model and strategies, analyzes craft cases, and investigates the synergistic effects between craft process and industrial product design. The findings highlight four key design features of the modern craft model and propose a new craft development model to bridge the gap between craft and product design processes.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Wei Liu, Yi Huang, Yue Sun, Changlong Yu
Summary: This study used the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to improve the scientificity of household medical product design for rhinitis patients. The application of AHP can make the product design process more objective and rigorous, reducing risk in design decisions and promoting the development of household medical products for rhinitis patients.
MATHEMATICAL BIOSCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Amit M. E. Arefin, Nava Raj Khatri, Nitin Kulkarni, Paul F. Egan
Summary: Polymer 3D printing shows great potential in medical applications, with ongoing research focusing on improving materials, processes, and design strategies to meet the needs of medical devices and tissue engineering.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Faheem Mushtaq, Xiang Zhang, Ka Y. Fung, Ka M. Ng
Summary: In chemical product design, the key is to formulate a product with desired performance, where ingredients and internal product structure are two key drivers that directly impact product performance. Computational methods play an important role in systematically quantifying and predicting microstructure.
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Rohan Prabhu, Jordan Scott Masia, Joseph T. Berthel, Nicholas Alexander Meisel, Timothy W. Simpson
Summary: The study found that unique and original designs had lower scores in their AM suitability, solutions with higher complexity scored higher on usefulness and overall creativity, and solutions with higher complexity had higher build cost, build time, and material usage. These findings highlight the importance of considering both opportunistic and restrictive DfAM when evaluating solutions designed for AM. Balancing these two perspectives can support the development of creative solutions that consume fewer build resources.
RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Shakibania, Mehrdad Khakbiz, Cemile Kilic Bektas, Lida Ghazanfari, Milad Tavakoli Banizi, Ki-Bum Lee
Summary: Early diagnosis of diseases is crucial in selecting appropriate treatments, preventing problems, and stopping the spread of diseases. Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing technology has been widely used in biomedical applications, providing highly precise and economical diagnostic tools with complex geometries.
MOLECULAR SYSTEMS DESIGN & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Farazee M. A. Asif, Malvina Roci, Michael Lieder, Amir Rashid, Ales Mihelic, Simon Kotnik
Summary: The Circular Economy approach in the EU can save billions of dollars in material costs annually and provide significant environmental benefits. Manufacturing industries need to adopt a circular approach by designing products for multiple lifecycles, but there is a lack of methodologies to support this. This research proposes a novel methodological approach to support designing products for multiple lifecycles, aiming to maintain their highest utility and value.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Jiwoon Jeong, Hyein Park, Yoojeong Lee, Jihye Kang, Jaehoon Chun
Summary: This study used 3D printing technology to create wearable fashion products with parametric design features, producing three garments and two accessories with two different parametric motifs. Limitations were found in accurately modeling the motifs to merge seamlessly with apparel design and in attaching the printed motifs to fabric without compromising textile integrity. The study highlights the recreation of parametric designs on the human body and the use of 3D printing technology in fashion production, sparking discussion on applying the technique to full-sized body fashion design and encouraging further exploration with technological advancements.
FASHION AND TEXTILES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Tony Gerges, Vincent Semet, Philippe Lombard, Bruno Allard, Michel Cabrera
Summary: Nowadays, there is a wide range of methods being developed in the technology field of selective metallization of polymer surface for manufacturing compact electronic devices. However, most of these methods are expensive, complex, and involve toxic products. In this study, a new process called Rapid 3D-Plastronics was developed by combining 3D printing and selective metallization, offering a low-cost and less hazardous alternative. The process was successfully applied to manufacture complex 3D electronic devices, such as heaters and sensors, high-performance coils, and flexible electronic circuits.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Zhiping Wang, Dominique Millet, Yicha Zhang
Summary: Additive manufacturing (AM) is widely used to create 3D models for medical purposes. A new method is proposed to simplify the processing chain and improve the efficiency of designing and printing porous medical models, allowing direct design of toolpath slices using CT images. This has the potential to significantly change the current medical AM paradigm.
CIRP ANNALS-MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Bo Liu, Jiawei Feng, Jianbin Chen, Yong He, Jianzhong Fu
Summary: This study introduces a novel approach to design non-uniform porous structures with gradient density through the integration of the Topology Optimisation (TO) method and the Voronoi porous structure design technique. The proposed method shows notable advantages in simplicity of implementation and robustness, and the resulting TO Voronoi porous structures exhibit improved strength and stability.
VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nikolina cukelj Mustac, Kristian Pastor, Jovana Kojic, Bojana Vouc, Duska Curic, Joao Miguel Rocha, Dubravka Novotni
Summary: The process of 3D printing has great potential in the field of food science and engineering, particularly in terms of innovative food design, new product formulations, and personalized nutrition. This research aims to provide an overview of the commonly used parameters and methods for evaluating 3D printed cereal-based foods using an extrusion-based printer. The study highlights the need for standardization of procedures and terminology to avoid misunderstandings and variations in methods.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Milena Djukanovic, Ardijan Mavric, Jovana Jovanovic, Milovan Roganovic, Velibor Boskovic
Summary: Montenegro responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing 3D printers to produce medical equipment and designing innovative thermo-sensored medical gear to protect medical staff and patients, proving to be efficient and easy to use.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Paolo Rocco, Umberto Maria Musazzi, Paola Minghetti
Summary: The correct classification of combined medicinal products and medical devices is crucial for their development. Stakeholders in the European Union face obstacles due to lack of harmonization and divergent regulatory philosophies. In contrast, in the United States, stakeholders interact with a single authority, leading to more efficient issue resolution.
DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jiqian Mi, Yikai Zhang, Hui Li, Shengnan Shen, Yongqiang Yang, Changhui Song, Xin Zhou, Yucong Duan, Junwen Lu, Haibo Mai
Summary: This paper presents a new image recognition system based on a deep convolutional neural network for quality monitoring of L-DED processed parts. The system utilizes lightweight architectures to reduce detection time and improves accuracy through the enhancement of the penalty function.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zixin Liu, Yongqiang Yang, Changhui Song, Hanxiang Zhou, Ziyu Chen, Zibin Liu, Renwu Jiang, Zirong Zhou, Di Wang
Summary: In this study, a self-developed ML-PBF equipment was used to produce SS316L samples. The dimensional accuracy, microstructure, defects, surface roughness, and mechanical properties of single-laser PBF samples, dual-laser PBF samples, and quad-laser PBF samples were investigated using a new scan strategy called variable area scan. It was found that the single-laser and quad-laser samples had good surface quality and dimensional accuracy, while the size of the double laser printed samples deviated due to stitching error. Moreover, the number of lasers affected the grain size and preferred orientation of the overlapping region.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Changhui Song, Junfei Huang, Linqing Liu, Zehua Hu, Yongqiang Yang, Di Wang, Chao Yang
Summary: The aim of this study is to investigate the control of mechanical properties and functional properties of NiTi alloy through selective laser melting (SLM). X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy and tensile testing methods were used to study the effects of different laser power and scanning speed on the densification behavior, phase transformation characteristics and mechanical properties of NiTi alloy. The study found that the variation of the keyhole effect caused by scanning speed has a greater effect on the densification behavior of SLM NiTi alloy compared to laser power. The increase in scanning speed weakens the burning degree of Ni element, leading to a decrease in phase transition temperature.
RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Changhui Song, Lisha Liu, Zhengtai Deng, Haoyang Lei, Fuzhen Yuan, Yongqiang Yang, Yueyue Li, Jiakuo Yu
Summary: This study reviews the design and manufacturing performance of porous titanium alloy implants manufactured by additive manufacturing technology, and analyzes the design parameters that affect bone ingrowth performance. Based on current technology trends, the future development of bone implants in terms of advanced multi-materials, design methods, and post-treatment methods is discussed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yunmian Xiao, Yongqiang Yang, Di Wang, Linqing Liu, Zibin Liu, Shibiao Wu, Hanxiang Zhou, Zixin Liu, Changhui Song
Summary: In this study, TiN/Ti6Al4V sandwich structural materials were manufactured using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing in different ratios of nitrogen and argon. The in-situ synthesis between N and Ti atoms produced TiN, which exhibited a good metallurgical bond with the Ti6Al4V matrix. The combination of a bio-inspired lamellar structure and internal ceramic particle reinforcement enhanced the mechanical properties of the TiN/Ti6Al4V sandwich composite materials.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhongwei Yan, Vyacheslav Trofimov, Changhui Song, Changjun Han, Yongqiang Yang, Chao Yang, Yunmian Xiao, Zhengtai Deng, Jie Chen
Summary: The effect of ultrasonic vibration on surface roughness, relative density, and microstructure of ultrasonic vi-bration-assisted laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)-fabricated GH5188 superalloy were analyzed. The mechanical properties show improvement with ultrasonic vibration, including grain refinement, inhibition of texture preference orientation, and increased microhardness, tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation. The investigation demonstrates the feasibility of ultrasonic vibration to improve LPBF forming.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Changhui Song, Zhuang Zou, Zhongwei Yan, Feng Liu, Yongqiang Yang, Ming Yan, Changjun Han
Summary: A near full density nuclear Zr-4 alloy was successfully fabricated through laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The effects of process parameters on the printability, surface roughness, and mechanical properties of the LPBF-printed Zr-4 alloy were investigated. The results revealed that the printed Zr-4 alloy demonstrated excellent surface molding quality, high relative density, and desirable mechanical properties, showcasing its potential for industrial applications.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Changhui Song, Zhuang Zou, Zhongwei Yan, Xiyu Yao, Feng Liu, Yongqiang Yang, Ming Yan, Changjun Han
Summary: This study investigated the printability, microstructure, and mechanical properties of Zr-4 alloy additively manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) for the first time. The optimized printing parameters resulted in a Zr-4 alloy with a high relative density of 99.77%. Increasing the annealing temperature led to a microstructural change in the alloy, resulting in a high compressive strength of 2130 MPa and compressive strain of 36%. Precipitation of Zr (x) (Fe2Cr) compounds at annealing temperatures exceeding 700 degrees C strengthened the alloy by pinning effect. These findings provide valuable guidance for the manufacture of geometrically complex Zr alloy parts for nuclear power applications.
VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hanxiang Zhou, Changhui Song, Yongqiang Yang, Vyacheslav Trofimov
Summary: In this study, monitoring and denoising of melt pool radiation in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is conducted. By using photodiodes and semiconductor cameras, coaxial radiation signals and images of melt pools are captured. The temperature of the melt pool increases with laser input energy and the fluctuations of radiation signals caused by spatter intensify. To improve the accuracy of melt pool temperature and enhance the behavior features, the variational mode decomposition (VMD) method is employed to obtain radiation signal components associated with the melt pool region or non-melt pool region.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Changhui Song, Yongqi Chen, Zibin Liu, Yinong Li, Yongqiang Yang, Jiakuo Yu
Summary: This paper presents a strategy for removing excess cured areas caused by light scattering in order to improve the forming accuracy and speed of ceramic parts.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Optics
Hanxiang Zhou, Changhui Song, Yongqiang Yang, Di Wang, Zixin Liu, Yunmian Xiao, Meng Wang, Jiaming Yu, Kun Huang, Zhengtai Deng, Shengjie Fan
Summary: Static magnetic field (SMF) assisted laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) has the potential to improve the mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg parts, mainly by increasing relative density and refining the microstructure. The mechanism of the magnetic field within the melt pool is still unknown. In-situ monitoring technology provides valuable information about the melt pool area, temperature gradient, radiation emission, and spatters, enhancing understanding of the SMF-assisted LPBF process.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jincheng Tang, Zhuo Sang, Xiaolei Zhang, Changhui Song, Wei Tang, Xiaoping Luo, Ming Yan
Summary: Residual powder in powder bed fusion-based additive manufacturing is a difficult defect to remove. This study compared the immunological reactions and osteolysis caused by typical powders for four implant materials in a mouse skull model and compared the immunological responses and bone regeneration induced by the four 3D printed implants with residual powder in a rat femur model. The results showed good biological safety and potential for future clinical applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Wang Meng, Yang Yongqiang, Vyacheslav Trofimov, Song Changhui, Zhou Hanxiang, Wang Di
Summary: Selective laser melting (SLM) is a widely used high-precision additive manufacturing technology that can achieve arbitrarily complex structures. The particle size of the powder used in SLM has a significant impact on the processability and forming quality. The study shows that the medium particle size has the best processability for SLM.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Changhui Song, Yongqi Chen, Lisha Liu, Haoyang Lei, Xinji Yang, Jian Hu, Qian Li, Yongqiang Yang, Yueyue Li
Summary: This study synthesized Ti-5Ag alloy with an antibacterial rate close to 100% in situ by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and systematically studied its microstructure and properties. Phase analysis showed the existence of Ti2Ag which played a crucial role in achieving excellent antibacterial properties. Benefiting from in situ laser alloying, the elements were uniformly distributed, giving the Ti-5Ag alloy excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Through the design of TPMS structures, mechanical properties matching human bone were obtained.
MATERIALS TODAY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinong Li, Jie Zhan, Changhui Song, Zhongwei Yan, Zhengtai Deng, Feng Liu, Yongqiang Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel neutron shielding composite material was developed using laser powder bed fusion technology, with AlSi10Mg as the frame structure and epoxy resin/B4C mixed materials added. Compression and shielding tests showed that the material exhibited excellent mechanical and shielding properties, making it suitable for neutron shielding in the nuclear industry.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
