Bandyopadhyay Amit, Zhang Yanning, Bose Susmita
W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164 USA.
Curr Opin Chem Eng. 2020 Jun;28:96-104. doi: 10.1016/j.coche.2020.03.001. Epub 2020 Apr 29.
Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing has revolutionized the modern metal manufacturing industry. AM technology allows for fabrication of highly customized 3D objects where both shape and composition can be tailored. Compared to traditional methods, metal AM technology has advantages in saving time and cost. Recent developments in metal AM systems include upgrades in energy source and part resolution, which leads to better part quality and improved reliability. This brief review article summarizes recent developments in metal AM technologies as well as the current challenges and future trends.
增材制造（AM）或3D打印已经彻底改变了现代金属制造业。增材制造技术能够制造高度定制化的三维物体，其形状和成分都可以进行定制。与传统方法相比，金属增材制造技术在节省时间和成本方面具有优势。金属增材制造系统的最新进展包括能源和部件分辨率的升级，这带来了更好的部件质量和更高的可靠性。这篇简短的综述文章总结了金属增材制造技术的最新进展以及当前面临的挑战和未来趋势。
