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Advances and Applications of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 3543

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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Interests: additive manufacturing; biomedical; oil & gas; aerospace; surface postprocessing

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Interests: metal additive manufacturing; metal powder manufacturing technology; component design for AM; AM process optimization; post-AM process development

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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Interests: additive manufacturing; subtractive–additive hybrid manufacturing; material engineering; powder technology; aerospace engineering

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing (AM) is rapidly transforming a wide array of industries, including the medical, automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors, among others. Its growing adoption is driven by significant advancements in near-net-shape fabrication, particularly for components with intricate geometries customized for specific applications which are difficult to produce using traditional manufacturing methods.

This Special Issue invites original research articles and high-quality, comprehensive reviews on the latest developments and applications of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Our goal is to highlight the innovative capabilities of AM and its extensive applicability, providing an overview of current trends and future directions in the field.

We encourage submissions in the following areas:

  • Specialized applications in medical devices, aerospace, corrosion protection, and energy utilization;
  • Design and modeling focused on enhancing functionality for specialized applications;
  • Additive manufacturing processes and advancements, including hybrid systems and process optimization for improved performance and efficiency;
  • Development of novel materials with a focus on characterizing their performance in microstructural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, or biological contexts;
  • Surface postprocessing of additive-manufactured components for improved functionality in specialized applications.

Dr. Derui Jiang
Prof. Dr. Aijun Huang
Dr. Haopeng Shen
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • powder bed fusion
  • direct energy deposition
  • electron beam melting
  • binder jetting
  • fused deposition modeling
  • finite element analysis
  • microstructure
  • mechanical properties
  • process optimization
  • surface treatment

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Slip Risk on Surfaces Made with 3D Printing Technology
by Bartosz Wieczorek, Łukasz Gierz, Łukasz Warguła, Grzegorz Kinal, Boris Kostov and Konrd Jan Waluś
Materials 2025, 18(3), 573; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18030573 - 27 Jan 2025
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Slip risk on surfaces used by humans or active in mechanisms is studied to mitigate its effects or harness its beneficial outcomes. This article presents pioneering research on the risk of surfaces created using 3D printing technology. The study examines three materials (Polylactic [...] Read more.
Slip risk on surfaces used by humans or active in mechanisms is studied to mitigate its effects or harness its beneficial outcomes. This article presents pioneering research on the risk of surfaces created using 3D printing technology. The study examines three materials (Polylactic Acid, PLA; Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, PET-G; and Thermoplastic Polyurethane, TPU), considering three print head movement directions relative to the British Portable Skid Resistance Tester (BSRT) measurement direction. In addition, surface roughness tests were performed. Dry tests showed that the structure created by the printing direction perpendicular to the movement direction is the safest in terms of slip risk. The SRVs of the measured samples on a qualitative scale were classified on this scale as materials with low or extremely low slip risk (ranging from 55 to 90 SRV dry and 35 to 60 SRV wet). Referring to the influence of the type of material on the SRV, it was found that the safest material in terms of reducing the risk of slipping in dry conditions is TPU and, in wet conditions, PLA. During wet tests, the best properties that reduce the risk of slippage in most cases are shown by the printing direction on a horizontal plane at an angle of 45° to the direction of movement. Statistical analysis showed that the printing direction and roughness do not have a statistically significant effect on the SRV, but the type of material and the type of method (dry and wet) and their interaction have a significant effect. Full article
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Reviewing Additive Manufacturing Techniques: Material Trends and Weight Optimization Possibilities Through Innovative Printing Patterns
by Arturo Ramos, Virginia G. Angel, Miriam Siqueiros, Thaily Sahagun, Luis Gonzalez and Rogelio Ballesteros
Materials 2025, 18(6), 1377; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18061377 - 20 Mar 2025
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Additive manufacturing is transforming modern industries by enabling the production of lightweight, complex structures while minimizing material waste and energy consumption. This review explores its evolution, covering historical developments, key technologies, and emerging trends. It highlights advancements in material innovations, including metals, polymers, [...] Read more.
Additive manufacturing is transforming modern industries by enabling the production of lightweight, complex structures while minimizing material waste and energy consumption. This review explores its evolution, covering historical developments, key technologies, and emerging trends. It highlights advancements in material innovations, including metals, polymers, composites, and ceramics, tailored to enhance mechanical properties and expand functional applications. Special emphasis is given to bioinspired designs and their contribution to enhancing structural efficiency. Additionally, the potential of these techniques for sustainable manufacturing and industrial scalability is discussed. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of Additive Manufacturing’s impact on design optimization and material performance, offering insights into future research and industrial applications. Full article
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