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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...

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 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 protein IDN2, together with the highly similar interactors FDM1 and FDM2, is required for RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM) and siRNA production. Epigenetic regulation of gene expression is required to restrict cell fate determination in A. tha...

Tissue engineering is a current trend in the regenerative medicine putting pressure on scientists to develop highly functional materials and methods for scaffolds’ preparation. In this paper, the calibrated filaments for Fused Deposition Modeli...

This study evaluates the surface roughness of micromilled 316L stainless steel parts fabricated via fused filament fabrication (FFF) and sintering, establishing statistical links between additive manufacturing and post-machining parameters. The surfa...

The aim of this study is to determine the mechanical behavior of 2D honeycomb cellular structures with deformation initiators subject to quasi-static compression testing. Two different loading directions were studied: in-plane (IP) and out-of-plane (...

The application of the fused deposition modeling (FDM) additive manufacturing process has increased in the production of functional parts across all industries. FDM is also being introduced for industrial tooling and fixture applications due to its c...

Fused deposition modeling and sintering (FDMS) is a novel 3D printing technique that combines fused deposition modeling with catalytic debinding and sintering processes to enable the rapid production of metal parts with low energy consumption and cos...

This paper describes the use of fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing to fabricate paper-based analytical devices (PAD) with three-dimensional (3D) features, which is termed as 3D-PAD. Material depositions followed by heat reflow is a standard app...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has allowed enormous advancement in technology and material development; thus, it requires attention in developing functionalized printed materials. AM can assist in efficiently manufacturing complex tailored electrodes fo...

Diclofenac sodium tablets were successfully prepared via hot-melt extrusion (HME) and fused deposition modeling (FDM), using different molecular-weight (Mw) grades of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) as the main excipient. Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) w...

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...

Myopia, one of the most prevalent ocular diseases worldwide, is projected to affect nearly half of the global population by 2050. The main cause of myopia in most patients is axial myopia, which primarily occurs due to the elongation of the eyeball,...

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of the most affordable and widespread additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. Despite its simplistic implementation, the physics behind this FDM process is very complex and involves rapid heating and cooling o...

In the present study, a comparison of two widely used optimization approaches for fused deposition modeling (FDM), that is, Taguchi method in contrast with response surface method (RSM), was investigated. Four operating parameters, namely extrusion t...

Three-dimensional printing (3DP), known as additive layer manufacturing (ALM), is a manufacturing process in which a three-dimensional structure is constructed by successive addition of deposited layers. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has evolved as...

Accurately predicting the surface finish of fused deposition modeling (FDM) parts is an important task for the engineering application of FDM technology. So far, many prediction models have been proposed by establishing a mapping relationship between...

Additive manufacturing via fused deposition modeling (FDM) offers a versatile method for fabricating complex polymer parts; however, enhancing their mechanical properties remains a significant challenge, particularly for biopolymers such as polylacti...

A method to characterize the mechanical properties of cellular materials manufactured using 3D printing, specifically employing the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique, is developed. Numerical simulations, virtual testing, and optimization base...

The fabrication of microfluidic components using low-cost Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) presents an attractive alternative to conventional manufacturing methods, yet achieving microscale dimensional accuracy remains a significant challenge. This st...

Pharmaceutical pollution has pervaded many water resources all over the globe. The propagation of this health threat drew the researchers’ concern in seeking an efficient solution. This study introduced toilet paper waste as a precursor for car...

This research investigates the influence of printing parameters and different materials on the geometrical and dimensional deviations of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) additive manufacturing. Using the Taguchi method, experiments with four factors...

Additive manufacturing, particularly fused deposition modeling (FDM), has emerged as a promising approach for producing electrochemical sensors based on conductive thermoplastic composites. In this study, the effects of various printing parameters (e...

Bubbles are a common cause of microfluidic malfunction, as they can perturb the fluid flow within the micro-sized features of a device. Since gas bubbles form easily within warm cell culture reagents, degassing is often necessary for biomicrofluidic...

The aim of this study was to report the fabrication of porous scaffolds with pre-designed internal pores using a fused deposition modeling (FDM) method. Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a suitable material for the FDM method due to the fact it can be melted...

Poly(L-lactide) (PLA) is a promising biopolymer for biomedical applications due to its biodegradability and biocompatibility; however, its brittleness restricts its use in fused deposition modeling (FDM). To overcome this limitation, flexible PLA mon...

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing has printed thermoplastic materials layer-by-layer to form three dimensional products whereby interlayer adhesion must be well controlled to obtain high mechanical performance and product integrity. This re...

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is capable of producing complicated geometries and a variety of thermoplastic or composite products. Thus, it is critical to carry out the relationship between the process parameters, the finished part’s quality,...

Flexible thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) were prepared for fused deposition modeling (FDM) or 3D printing. These materials can be used for medical purposes such as disposable soft splints and other flexible devices. Blends of 50% epoxidized natural ru...

In the last few decades Additive Manufacturing has advanced and is becoming important for biomedical applications. In this study we look at a variety of biomedical devices including, bone implants, tooth implants, osteochondral tissue repair patches,...

The mechanical performance of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)-produced polymer composites is highly dependent on processing parameters; however, most studies focus on unreinforced polymers, leaving a gap in understanding how these parameters influenc...

This study investigates the influence of key fused deposition modeling (FDM) process parameters, namely, print speed, infill percentage, layer thickness, and layer width, on the tensile properties of PLA specimens produced using 3D printing technolog...

In recent years, the rapid prevalence of high-definition video in Internet of Things (IoT) systems has been directly facilitated by advances in imaging sensor technology. To adapt to limited uplink bandwidth, most media platforms opt to compress vide...

This research demonstrates the use of fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing to control the delivery of multiple drugs containing bioactive self-nano emulsifying drug-delivery systems (SNEDDSs). Around two-thirds of the new chemical entities bei...

Additive manufacturing (AM) of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) offers a promising route for producing lightweight, biocompatible, and patient-specific medical implants with complex geometries. This study investigates and optimizes fused deposition modeli...

Currently, there is an unmet need to manufacture nanomedicines in a continuous and controlled manner. Three-dimensional (3D) printed microfluidic chips are an alternative to conventional PDMS chips as they can be easily designed and manufactured to a...

This study proposes a continuous preparation strategy for poly (l-lactic acid) (PLLA) scaffolds with oriented hierarchical microporous structures for bone repair. A PLLA-oriented multi-stage microporous bone repair scaffold (hereafter referred to as...

The rising global demand for prosthetic limbs, driven by approximately 185,000 amputations annually in the United States, underscores the need for innovative and cost-efficient solutions. This study explores the integration of hybrid materials, advan...

The additive manufacturing sector is rapidly developing, providing alternatives for mass production in the polymer composite industry. Due to the direction-dependent mechanical properties and high cost of fiber-reinforced polymeric materials, it is n...

This paper investigates the optimization of tensile strength, tensile strength per unit weight, and tensile strength per unit time of polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) material in fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology using the Taguchi me...

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...

A year after the first cases, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to put immense pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. With supply chains broken, the only opportunity for hospitals was to turn to unconventional solutions to overcome medical equipment...

Additive manufacturing (AM) methods are increasingly being adopted as an alternative for mass production. In particular, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology is leading the way in this field. However, the adhesion of the layers in products prod...

Compared to traditional processes, fused deposition modeling 3D printing can manufacture parts of various shapes without the need for additional equipment, moulds, fixtures, or other tools. Its excellent characteristics have been widely applied in ma...

Auxetic structures, with re-entrant (inverted hexagonal or bow tie) unit cells, have received considerable interest due to their negative Poisson’s ratio property that results in superior mechanical properties. This study proposes a simple meth...

This paper presents the design, development, and optimization of a 3D printed micro horizontal axis wind turbine blade made of PLA material. The objective of the study was to produce 100 watts of power for low-wind-speed applications. The design proc...

The surge in demand for patient-specific orthopedic implants necessitates the precise optimization of design and processing parameters for artificial trabecular bone. This research utilizes Voronoi-based porous structures to replicate the irregular g...

3D-printing enables the fabrication of membranes with desired shapes and geometrical parameters. In this study, a membrane for pressure-driven processes was manufactured in a single step using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique. The membra...

The influence of 3D printing parameters on compressive properties is an important factor in the application of additive manufacturing processes for products subjected to compressive loads in use. In this study, the compressive strength and compressiv...