2025 April - 35 articles
This study introduces a methodology for characterizing and modeling the viscosity and specific volume–pressure–temperature (pvT) behavior of sheet molding compound (SMC) materials, based on the use of specialized testing equipment. Conven...
In the context of growing environmental concerns and the demand for more sustainable manufacturing practices, this study evaluates the environmental and economic performance of two production routes for a stainless steel support block used in steel m...
Binder jetting additive manufacturing (BJAM) of silicon carbide (SiC) has been reported in the literature. In the reported studies, the effects of the compaction thickness on the properties of SiC green parts printed by BJAM have largely been unexami...
This study investigates the influence of varying layer thickness through interlayer machining in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and its impact on microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and residual stress distribution. It compares...
Additive manufacturing of polymer composites, also known as 3D printing, is one of the progressive technologies in material engineering. It enables the production of parts with complex geometries while optimizing material efficiency. Polylactide (PLA...
Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized production across industries, yet persistent challenges in defect detection and process reliability necessitate advanced in situ monitoring solutions. While non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques su...
The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 technologies has transformed industrial maintenance operations, introducing digital work instructions as a critical tool for improving efficiency and reducing errors. However, existing digitalization approaches o...
Silver/gold (Ag/Au) core–shell nanostructures exhibit tunable plasmonic properties and enhanced catalytic performance, enabling applications across sensing, biomedicine, and environmental remediation. This review presents representative synthet...
Low-Energy High-Current Electron Beam (LEHCEB) is an innovative vacuum technology employed for the surface modification of conductive materials. Surface treatments by means of LEHCEB allow the melting and rapid solidification of a thin layer (up to ~...
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting using biocompatible polymers has emerged as a revolutionary technique in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. These biopolymers mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) and enhance cellular behavior. The curren...
In this study, we examine the evolution of dislocation substructures influenced by the fatigue behavior of SSM 6063 aluminum alloy processed through friction stir welding (FSW). The findings indicate that dislocation substructures have a significant...
In electropolishing, the material removal rate is frequently neglected, as this process is primarily focused on surface finish, and yet, it is crucial for manufacturing metallic sheets. Solutions are required to enhance the material removal rate whil...
The aim of this paper is to develop an approach to increase the accuracy of industrial robots for machining processes. During machining tasks, process forces displace the end effector of the robot. A simulation of the various process influences is th...
Overcoming the limitations of powder-based additive manufacturing processes is a crucial aspect for the manufacturing of patient-specific sophisticated implants with tailored properties. Within this work, a novel manufacturing process for the fabrica...
To achieve the desired material properties of automotive components made by friction welding, post-weld heat treatment is critical. The high temperatures encountered during the friction welding of steels can lead to changes in the microstructure, esp...
This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of cutting fluid during the high-speed face-turning of superalloy Inconel 718 using chamfered whisker-reinforced ceramic inserts. It addresses this topic by providing a comprehensive understanding of t...
This study explores the application of Lean principles in the service sector, addressing the complexities of translating manufacturing-focused methodologies to intangible service activities. Lean Services, a relatively recent concept, lacks a standar...
This study developed a movable, high-precision laser measurement system for assessing wear on cup grinding wheels. The proposed setup employs a Keyence CL-P070 laser sensor with a resolution of 0.25 μm and has a simple installation process that su...
This study presents a simple and innovative design to join a 2 mm thick steel sheet to a 5 mm thick aluminium sheet in a butt configuration. Thickness differences were addressed using support plates, while an aluminium run-on plate was employed to pr...
Additive manufacturing of metals is limited by a fundamental tradeoff between deposition rates and manufacturability of fine-scale features. To overcome this problem, a laser-ablated bound metal deposition (laBMD) process is demonstrated in which 3D-...
Two modifications of ZnMoO4 were successfully obtained by mechanochemical treatment with two milling speeds applied at 500 and 850 rpm. The phase formation was monitored by XRD analysis. The metastable monoclinic ß-ZnMoO4 was directly synthesiz...
The binder jetting additive manufacturing process offers the ability to create three-dimensional parts layer by layer. However, using any powder that contains particles with different sizes, shapes, or densities can lead to powder segregation during...
The optimization of mechanical properties in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene-like (ABS-like) photopolymer utilizing neural network techniques presents a promising methodology for enhancing the performance and strength of components fabricated through...
Additive manufacturing (AM) has swiftly emerged as a substitute for conventional methods such as machining and injection moulding. Its appeal is attributed to accelerated prototyping, improved sustainability, and the capacity to fabricate intricate s...
Directed Energy Deposition-Laser Beam (DED-LB) is an ideal Additive Manufacturing (AM) process to obtain very complex geometries, which can be important for several applications in industries such as aerospace and biomedical engineering. The present...
The objective of this study was to measure and compare the mechanical properties of conventional and three additively manufactured soft tissue silicone materials, while evaluating the precision of additively manufactured (AMed) materials through diff...
Both commercial and research applications of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) have seen considerable growth in the additive manufacturing of metallic components. However, there remains a clear lack of a unified paradigm for toolpath generation...
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition among women, characterized by the descent of pelvic organs through the vaginal canal. Although traditional synthetic meshes are widely utilized, they are associated with complications such as erosion,...
Co-Cr-Mo alloys are in high demand as materials for medical implants. However, hot processing of these alloys is quite difficult due to the need to maintain narrow temperature range of deformation to achieve the required mechanical properties and str...
Additive manufacturing (AM) of copper is subject to dynamic development regarding available processes and the quality of produced parts. While challenging, AM processes for copper provide parts with a quality comparable to other metallic material gro...
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is widely used for custom manufacturing but has limitations in strength for load-bearing applications. This study explores the optimization of mechanical properties for lightweight, cost-effective components using cont...
This work presents an artificial intelligence technique to minimise path planning computer processing time for successful GMA-DED 3D printings. An advanced version of the Pixel space-filling-based strategy family is proposed and developed, using, ori...
Material removal processes, or machining (encompassing milling, turning, and drilling), constitute an indispensable facet of manufacturing. To attain optimal machining performance—characterized by a high material removal rate, minimal tool wear...
The ultrafast laser processing of three-dimensional structures characterized by highly spatially resolved features is more efficiently realized by implementing adaptive optics. Adaptive optics allow for the correction of optical aberrations, introduc...
The manufacture of automotive parts using progressive stamping tools demands high precision and efficiency to meet industry standards. This research explores integrating quality monitoring techniques, focusing on load sensors and tonnage monitoring,...
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