Three-dimensional printing belongs to the emerging technologies of our time. An important aspect regarding the potential applications of 3D-printed objects is their dimensional accuracy. Especially in the case of the most often used fused deposition...
Conventionally, fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing allows for multiple color printing, but it is limited to only various monochromatic colors. Consequently, the effect of progressive color transition cannot be reflected. To produce the progr...
Fused deposition molding (FDM) is a commonly used 3D printing method, and polylactic acid (PLA) has become one of the most important raw materials for this technology due to its excellent warping resistance. However, its mechanical properties are ins...
This paper shows how fused decomposition modeling (FDM), as a three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, can engineer lightweight porous foams with controllable density. The tactic is based on the 3D printing of Poly Lactic Acid filaments with a che...
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing was used to produce 3D printed tablets with the thermo-sensitive model peptidomimetic drug enalapril maleate (EM). Two different formulations were prepared to investigate the degradation of enalapril maleat...
In order to develop a new kind of filament material for the fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, the residue of Astragalus (ROA), one of the most important Chinese herbal medicines, and polylactic acid were chosen as the raw materials to FDM...
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printers have the highest annual growth of 21.15% in the field of 3D printing. FDM desktop 3D printers account for 23.69% of FDM printers. The major drawback of FDM desktop printers is product accuracy, which is pa...
3D printing technology has been widely used in various fields, such as biomedicine, clothing design, and aerospace, due to its personalized customization, rapid prototyping of complex structures, and low cost. However, the application of 3D printing...
3D printing has exponentially grown in popularity due to the personalization of each printed part it offers, making it extremely beneficial for the very demanding biomedical industry. This technique has been extensively developed and optimized and th...
This research addresses the inherent limitations of low mechanical strength in FDM-printed materials by studying Carbon Fibre-reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA-CF) composites. The low strength limitation of PLA-CF in FDM requires identifying the most s...
Within the scope of the work, the possible use of fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology in executing rapid prototypes of cutting tools for aluminum sheets was systematically studied. Relevant investigations have thus far mainly concentrated on t...
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of the fastest-growing additive manufacturing methods used in printing fibre-reinforced composites (FRC). The performances of the resulting printed parts are limited compared to those by other manufacturing met...
Technology evolution and wide research attention on 3D printing efficiency and processes have given the prompt need to reach an understanding about each technique’s prowess to deliver superior quality levels whilst showing an economical and process v...
The emergence of additive manufacturing technologies has brought about a significant transformation in several industries. Among these technologies, Fused Deposition Modeling/Fused Filament Fabrication (FDM/FFF) 3D printing has gained prominence as a...
This study investigated the fabrication and characterization of polylactic acid (PLA)-based ceramic composite filaments for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Boron carbide (B4C) and silicon carbide (SiC) were incorporated into PLA at vario...
Given the recognized advantages of additive manufacturing (AM) printing systems in comparison with conventional subtractive manufacturing systems, AM technology has become increasingly adopted in 3D manufacturing, with usage rates increasing dramatic...
Poly ethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG)-filament gives excellent layer adhesion, thus it is widely used in fused deposition modeling (FDM). To achieve process repeatability, process parameters and product geometrical accuracy should be correlated....
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a commonly used 3D printing process characterized by its versatility in material selection; however, FDM’s layer-by-layer process often leads to lower strength properties. This study explores the mechanical pr...
In this work, the application in Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) of different additive manufacturing (AM) 3D-printing technologies is discussed. In particular, the well-known Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology is compared with the promis...
The study focuses on optimizing the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process by implementing a cost-efficient support structure strategy. The main objective is to develop a systematic approach for analyzing structural and technological parameters cons...
In this study, a wood fiber/polylactic acid composite (WPC) filament was used as feedstock to print the WPC part by means of fused deposition modeling (FDM). The morphology and mechanical properties of WPC parts printed at different speeds (30, 50, a...
Vaginal drug delivery systems can provide a long-term and constant liberation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient even for months. For our experiment, FDM 3D printing was used to manufacture the vaginal ring samples from thermoplastic polyurethan...
This study examines the effect of elevated printing speeds (100–600 mm/s) on the dimensional accuracy and tensile strength of PLA components fabricated via fused deposition modeling (FDM). To isolate the influence of printing speed, all other p...
This article presents a novel 3D printing technique called L-FDM (liquid for fused deposition modeling), which is based on the deposition of molten thermoplastic material. The new method allows for the direct introduction of chemicals and polymer fil...
The evolution of thermoplastic materials has played a critical role in advancing high-speed Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing technologies. This study explores the performance and challenges associated w...
A novel L-FDM technique that builds upon the fundamentals of the FDM additive manufacturing process has been developed. It includes a mechanism that directly incorporates a chemical substance and alters polymer fibers throughout the fine process. Thi...
This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the buckling and failure behavior of thin-walled square columns made from PLA and PETG polymers using FDM 3D printing technology. Thin-walled square columns made from thermoplastic materials...
The following work presents a method for obtaining PLA composites with activated carbon modified using the liquid for fused deposition modeling (L-FDM) method in which two different compounds, i.e., rhodamine and antipyrine, are introduced. Tablets s...
This study presents a newly developed program that seamlessly converts G-code into formats compatible with Abaqus, enabling precise finite element simulations for FDM 3D printing. The tool operates on a two-pronged framework: a mathematical model inc...
Filaments loaded with griseofulvin (GF), a model poorly water-soluble drug, were prepared and used for 3D printing via fused deposition modeling (FDM). GF was selected due to its high melting temperature, enabling lower temperature hot-melt extrusion...
This study investigates the processability—via Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing—and mechanical performance of biocomposites based on polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene succinate (PBS), and their 50/50 wt% blend, each reinforce...
The magnesium nanosized ferrite powder with formula MgFe2O4 was synthesized via a pyrochemical sol–gel glycine–nitrate method and annealed consistently at temperatures of up to 1300 °C. The MgFe2O4 ferrite samples’ microstructur...
The paper presents the results of mechanical tests of models manufactured with two 3D printing technologies, FDM and CFF. Both technologies use PLA or PA-based materials reinforced with carbon fibers. The work includes both uniaxial tensile tests of...
In order to consider 3D objects from suitable Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printers as prototypes for the automotive sector, this sample must be able to reproduce textural effects (sparkle or graininess) or metallic or gonio-appearance to reinfor...
This study investigates the properties of 3D-printed composite structures made from polylactic acid (PLA) and lightweight-polylactic acid (LW-PLA) filaments using dual-nozzle fused-deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Composite structures were mode...
In this paper, the influence of layer thickness (LT), infill percentage (IP), and extruder temperature (ET) on the maximum failure load, thickness, and build time of bronze polylactic acid (Br-PLA) composites 3D printed by the fused deposition modeli...
This paper reports the synthesis of a new printable ABS–MWCNT composite filament, for use in fused deposition modeling (FDM), using an extrusion technique. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were the init...
In the presented work, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)–PHB-based composite blends for bone medical applications and tissue engineering are prepared and characterized. PHB used for the work was in two cases commercial and, in one case, was extracted by...
Due to its large number of advantages compared to traditional subtractive manufacturing techniques, additive manufacturing (AM) has gained increasing attention and popularity. Among the most common AM techniques is fused filament fabrication (FFF), u...
Nowadays, FDM technology permits obtaining functional prototypes or even end parts. The process parameters, such as layer thickness, building orientation, fill density, type of support, etc., have great influence on the quality, functionality and beh...
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has evolved from a rapid prototyping technique to an established manufacturing process for various industrial applications, including aerospace, robotics, biomedical engineering, and food production. Despite its versat...
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a prominent additive manufacturing technique known for its ability to provide cost-effective and fast printing solutions. FDM enables the production of computer-aided 3D designs as solid objects at macro scales with...
Modifying the natural characteristics of PLA 3D-printed models is of interest in various research areas in which 3D-printing is applied. Thus, in this study, we describe the simple impregnation of FDM 3D-printed PLA samples with well-defined silver n...
Isolating the mechanical properties of an FDM joint by performing a direct tensile test on it is something that has yet to be achieved. Developing a methodology for isolating the properties of a single joint could help to inform simulations and achie...
Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) has been widely used in fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. In order to improve its comprehensive properties in 3D printing, in this study, 0-40% content of polybutylene adipate terephthalate(PBAT) was sel...
Due to the addition of short/continuous fibers with better mechanical properties, FDM 3D-printed short- and continuous-fiber-reinforced PEEK composites possess better performance than printed PEEK. However, the interlayer bonding performance becomes...
This paper discusses the possible use of 3D fused deposition modeling (FDM) to fabricate capillaries for low-cost chemiresistive gas sensors that are often used in various applications. The disadvantage of these sensors is low selectivity, but 3D pri...
The emerging multi-axis fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing process is a powerful technology for fabricating complicated 3D models that otherwise would require extensive support structures or suffer the severe stair-case effect if printed on a c...
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) were chosen as raw materials and melt blended by a twin screw extruder and pelletized; then, the pellets were extruded into filaments; after that, various PBS/PLA blending samples were prepar...
This study focuses on improving the fatigue strength and overall performance of sustainable biopolymer polylactic acid (PLA) components manufactured via Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) additive manufacturing process. PLA, as a biodegradable and rene...
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