Iftekar Syed Fouzan, Aabid Abdul, Amir Adibah, Baig Muneer
Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, P.O. Box 10, Kuala Lumpur 50725, Malaysia.
Department of Engineering Management, College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University, P.O. Box 66833, Riyadh 11586, Saudi Arabia.
Polymers (Basel). 2023 May 30;15(11):2519. doi: 10.3390/polym15112519.
3D printing has revolutionized various industries by enabling the production of complex designs and shapes. Recently, the potential of new materials in 3D printing has led to an exponential increase in the technology's applications. However, despite these advancements, the technology still faces significant challenges, including high costs, low printing speeds, limited part sizes, and strength. This paper critically reviews the recent trends in 3D printing technology, with a particular focus on the materials and their applications in the manufacturing industry. The paper highlights the need for further development of 3D printing technology to overcome its limitations. It also summarizes the research conducted by experts in this field, including their focuses, techniques, and limitations. By providing a comprehensive overview of the recent trends in 3D printing, this review aims to provide valuable insights into the technology's prospects.
3D打印通过实现复杂设计和形状的生产,给各个行业带来了变革。最近,3D打印中新材料的潜力使得该技术的应用呈指数级增长。然而,尽管有这些进步,该技术仍面临重大挑战,包括成本高、打印速度低、部件尺寸有限以及强度问题。本文批判性地回顾了3D打印技术的最新趋势,特别关注材料及其在制造业中的应用。本文强调了进一步发展3D打印技术以克服其局限性的必要性。它还总结了该领域专家所进行的研究,包括他们的重点、技术和局限性。通过全面概述3D打印的最新趋势,本综述旨在为该技术的前景提供有价值的见解。