Appropriate packaging is essential to protect products from external contamination, physical damage or food spoilage. The latest innovations in the packaging industry are mainly limited to the development of new polymeric barrier materials and composite or green, environmentally friendly materials. However, recently, new active, and/or intelligent (smart) packaging is being developed that can extend the shelf life of a product, keep it in good condition and help control the quality of food products. This review presents the latest developments and applications of additive manufacturing in the production of smart food packaging.
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Odpowiednie opakowanie jest niezbędne, aby chronić produkty przed zanieczyszczeniami z zewnątrz, uszkodzeniami fizycznymi lub zepsuciem się żywności. Najnowsze osiągnięcia w branży opakowań ograniczają się głównie do opracowania nowych polimerowych materiałów barierowych oraz kompozytowych lub ekologicznych materiałów przyjaznych dla środowiska. Jednak ostatnio opracowywane są nowe opakowania aktywne i/lub inteligentne (smart), które mogą wydłużyć okres przydatności do spożycia produktu, utrzymać go w dobrym stanie i pomóc kontrolować jakość produktów spożywczych. W niniejszym artykule przedstawiono najnowsze osiągnięcia i zastosowania wytwarzania przyrostowego w produkcji inteligentnych opakowań do żywności.
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The technological parameters of 3D printing have an influence on the mechanical properties of the manufactured components. The purpose of the article was to study the comparative influence of the technological parameter of the number of shells variable in two stages (2 and 10) on selected mechanical properties. The maximum tensile stress for the number of shells 10 was 39.80 MPa, which is higher compared to the number of shells 2: 30.98 MPa. In the case of the maximum bending stress for the number of shells 10, an average value of 61.02 MPa was obtained, which is higher compared to the number of shells of 2: 37.46 MPa. Furthermore strong fit of the Kelvin-Voight model was obtained, as confirmed by the values of the 𝐶ℎ𝑖2:0.0001 and 𝑅2:0.997 coefficients.
High-Performance Concretes (HPC) and Ultra High-Performance Concretes (UHPC) allow for the production of extremely durable construction elements when compared to those same elements made of C35/45 concrete. Increased compressive- and flexural strength markedly contribute to ballistic resistance reducing the area and depth of the “crater” which results from a potential impact of a projectile or a fragment. Additionally, the presence of dispersed fibres in these mixtures eliminates the need of using reinforcement bars, which, in turn, reduces the time expenditure and labour. The article compares the results of various ballistic tests of elements made of high-performance concrete mixtures to determine the viability of applying such elements in the defence sector. Furthermore, the authors present the possibility of adapting additive technologies for the performance of field fortification tasks by the military, as part of which the HPCs and UHPCs are used as working mixtures. The authors also show the possibility of fabricating construction elements without the use of formworks, as well as printing construction elements directly at the site of future operation of the buildings.
Dynamiczny rozwój technik formowania przyrostowego, obserwowany na przestrzeni ostatnich lat, świadczy o istniejącej potrzebie na wytwarzanie złożonych i precyzyjnych elementów bez stosowania form odlewniczych. Konieczność dopasowania produktu do indywidualnych potrzeb wymusza powstawanie coraz to nowych technik druku 3D, a także dostosowywanie ich do wytwarzania wyrobów z różnego rodzaju materiałów, m.in. z ceramiki. W artykule przedstawiono zarys historyczny metod druku 3D i ich podział zgodnie z normą ISO/ASTM 52900, a także opisano poszczególne grupy metod oraz przykładowe techniki wchodzące w ich skład. Podczas wyboru techniki formowania dla danego produktu należy wziąć pod uwagę wiele czynników, takich jak rodzaj stosowanego materiału, wymiary produktu czy oczekiwana rozdzielczość. Drukowanie materiałów ceramicznych wciąż stanowi duże wyzwanie dla badaczy, gdyż nie można bezpośrednio przełożyć procesów zachodzących dla polimerów na ceramikę, chociażby ze względu na wysokie temperatury topnienia materiałów ceramicznych. Dodatkowo, w przypadku metod druku 3D wykorzystujących procesy fotoutwardzania (np. w technice DLP (cyfrowego przetwarzania światła), konieczne jest przygotowanie zawiesiny proszku ceramicznego z dodatkiem monomerów i fotoinicjatora. W tej metodzie selektywnie utwardza się powierzchnię zawiesiny warstwa po warstwie przy pomocy światła UV. Niestety, cząstki proszku ceramicznego rozpraszają oraz pochłaniają promieniowanie UV, co znacząco obniża głębokość sieciowania, czyli maksymalną głębokość, na jaką wnika promieniowanie, dostarczając energii niezbędnej do zainicjowania reakcji polimeryzacji. W związku z tym proszek ceramiczny powinien charakteryzować się zbliżoną wartością współczynnika załamania światła do zastosowanej żywicy. Ponadto w przypadku materiałów ceramicznych, ważnym etapem procesu ich otrzymywania, poza formowaniem, jest również spiekanie. Odpowiedni dobór poszczególnych parametrów prowadzenia procesu spiekania, takich jak temperatura spiekania i czas przetrzymania czy szybkość ogrzewania i chłodzenia, jest kluczowy, aby wydrukowane wyroby nie uległy pękaniu i były dobrze zagęszczone. W niniejszym artykule przedstawiono najważniejsze problemy związane z otrzymywaniem ceramiki metodą druku DLP oraz przykładowe ich rozwiązania.
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The dynamic development of additive manufacturing techniques, observed in recent years, is related to the need for the production of complex and precise elements without the use of casting moulds. Adjusting the product to individual needs forces the development of new 3D printing techniques, as well as adapting them to the production of elements from various types of materials, including ceramics. The article presents a historical outline of 3D printing methods and their division according to the ISO/ASTM 52900 standard, as well as it describes individual groups of methods and exemplary techniques included in them. There are many factors to consider when choosing an appropriate moulding technique, such as the type of material used, product dimensions, and desired resolution. Printing ceramic materials is still a big challenge for researchers because the processes used for polymers cannot be directly transferred into ceramics, for example because of the high melting points of ceramic materials. In addition, in case of 3D printing methods that use photocuring processes (e.g. in the DLP (digital light processing) technique, it is necessary to prepare a suspension of ceramic powder with the addition of monomers and a photoinitiator. In this method, the surface of the slurry is selectively cured layer by layer with UV light. Unfortunately, the ceramic powder particles scatter and absorb UV radiation which significantly reduces the cure depth, i.e. the maximum depth to which the radiation penetrates, providing enough energy to initiate the polymerization reaction. Therefore, the ceramic powder should have a refractive index similar to the used resin. In addition, in the case of ceramic materials, sintering is also an important step. Appropriate selection of individual parameters of the sintering process, such as sintering temperature and dwell time, or the rate of heating and cooling, is crucial to obtain well densified and undefected printed parts. This article presents the most important problems related to obtaining ceramics by DLP printing and exemplary solutions.
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The paper presents the current potential of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the production of devices, replaceable parts, construction infrastructure, medical materials, etc. As part of the presentation of the potential of AM, the currently available technologies and materials used in the implementation of 3D printing were discussed, with particular emphasis on printing technology in metal. The authors reviewed and analyzed the development trends in the use of additive manufacturing in technologically leading armies. The analysis of the available information shows that AM in military applications is mainly used in the production of spare parts for „aged” military equipment and for military equipment operated in conditions far away from the sources of supply with „original” technical material means. Available information indicates a dynamic development of the use of 3D printing both in industrial and military applications. The aim of the article is to identify the level of development and application of AM technology in the military domain. The research problem was defined as follows: does the current level and scale of the use of AM technology both in industry and in the military domain justify the implementation of this technology to the logistic support of the Polish armed forces. The paper presents a review of selected literature from the last 10 years. Based on this analysis, AM technology is presented in two areas: industrial and military. The article is an attempt to review the current state of knowledge about additive technologies. It also presents research perspectives that should be undertaken within the disciplines: construction and operation of machines and production engineering, especially due to the perspective of implementing this technology in the Polish Armed Forces. The paper concludes with the thesis that the introduction of AM technology to the logistic support of the Polish Armed Forces will increase its effectiveness, efficiency and resilience of the logistics supply chain, especially in the field of technical combat service support.
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W referacie przedstawiono aktualny potencjał wytwarzania przyrostowego (Additive Manufacturing - AM) w produkcji urządzeń, części wymiennych, infrastruktury budowlanej, materiałów medycznych, itp. W ramach prezentacji potencjału AM omówiono aktualnie dostępne technologie i materiały wykorzystywane w realizacji druku 3D, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem technologii druku w metalu. Autorzy dokonali przeglądu i analizy tendencji rozwojowych wykorzystania wytwarzania przyrostowego w wiodących technologicznie armiach. Z analizy dostępnych informacji wynika, że AM w zastosowaniach wojskowych wykorzystywane jest głównie w produkcji części wymiennych dla „wiekowego” sprzętu wojskowego oraz dla sprzętu wojskowego eksploatowanego w warunkach dużego oddalenia od źródeł zaopatrywania w „oryginalne” techniczne środki materiałowe. Dostępne informacje wskazują na dynamiczny rozwój wykorzystania druku 3D w zastosowaniach przemysłowych i wojskowych. Celem artykułu jest identyfikacja poziomu rozwoju i zastosowań technologii AM w środowisku wojskowym. Podjęty problem badawczy został sprecyzowany następująco: czy aktualny poziom i skala wykorzystania technologii AM zarówno w przemyśle jak i w wojsku, uzasadnia wprowadzenie tej technologii do zabezpieczenia logistycznego sił zbrojnych RP. W pracy przedstawiono przegląd wybranej literatury z ostatnich 10 lat. Na podstawie tej analizy technologię AM przedstawiono w dwóch obszarach: przemysłowym i wojskowym. Materiał stanowi próbę dokonania przeglądu aktualnego stanu wiedzy na temat technologii addytywnych. Przedstawia on ponadto perspektywy badawcze, które należałoby podjąć w ramach dyscyplin: budowa i eksploatacja maszyn oraz inżynieria produkcji, szczególnie ze względu na perspektywę implementowania tej technologii w SZ RP. W artykule zawarto tezę, iż wprowadzenie technologii AM do zabezpieczenia logistycznego Sił Zbrojnych RP spowoduje wzrost jej efektywności, wydajności i odporności łańcucha dostaw, zwłaszcza w zakresie zabezpieczenia technicznego.
W artykule przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z wodorowymi ogniwami paliwowymi. Skupiono się przede wszystkim na budowie ogniw paliwowych z membraną wymiany protonów. Wskazano zadania jakie pełnią poszczególne elementy składowe oraz wymieniono podstawowe właściwości jakimi powinny się charakteryzować. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na płyty bipolarne. Bazując na możliwościach zastosowania do produkcji płyt technologii przyrostowych, zaproponowano projekt płyty pozwalający zbudować pojedyncze ogniwo paliwowe. Zostało ono zmontowane z wykorzystaniem gotowego zespołu elektrodowo-membranowego MEA oraz wydrukowanych pozostałych elementów. Przeprowadzone testy pracy ogniwa paliwowego pozwoliły wyznaczyć charakterystyki napięciowo-prądowe i sprawności. Uwzględniając możliwości wykonywania elementów z wykorzystaniem technologii przyrostowych zaprojektowano płyty bipolarne z wewnętrznymi kanałami chłodzącymi do zastosowania w stosie ogniw paliwowych.
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The article presents issues related to hydrogen fuel cells. It focusses primarily on the construction of fuel cells with a proton exchange membrane. The tasks performed by individual components are indicated and their basic properties are listed. Particular attention was paid to bipolar plates. On the basis of the possibilities of using additive technologies for the production of plates, a plate design was proposed that would allow the construction of a single fuel cell. It was assembled using a ready-made membrane-electrode assembly MEA and printed other elements. The fuel cell operation tests allowed to determine the voltage-current characteristics and efficiency. Taking into account the possibilities of making elements using additive technologies, bipolar plates with internal cooling channels were designed for use in the fuel cell stack.
The development of smart sustainable megapolises is associated with the formation of city multifloor manufacturing clusters (CMFMCs) in them directly in the residential area in order to reduce the supply chain from the manufacturer to consumers. Additive technologies (ATs) belong to green technologies because they are considered environmentally sustainable due to less production waste and the ability to reuse of product materials within the circular economy concept. Sustainable development of ATs and additive manufacturing management has become a priority sphere for scientific research, and the use of ATs in the city manufacturing has become any daily reality. Nevertheless, the issues of additive manufacturing management within the CMFMCs have not yet been sufficiently studied. The primary goal of this study was to examine the possibilities of additive manufacturing management in the CMFMCs of the megapolis due to the rational facilities multi-floor layout in production buildings, considering the structure of city manufacturing and business process reengineering related to the needs of the production services market. This paper presents a novel model of facilities multi-floor layout in the production buildings of the CMFMCs, considering the structure of city manufacturing, morphological analysis of the additive manufacturing equipment (AME) used, the balance of material and energy flows under infrastructure capacity limitations of megapolis. The model was verified based on a case study for various options of the floor-by-floor grouping of AME in a building of the CMFMCs. Management solutions for maintaining the flow balance of material, energy and water resources in the CMFMCs are discussed. The results may be useful for additive manufacturing management in an urban environment, taking into account the needs of the production services market in the megapolis.
This manuscript aims to familiarise readers with the development of a device for the construction of a mobile disinfection chamber for small communication devices and small objects. The conceptual design and the material of the new device play essential roles in the design process of a new device. The manuscript presents concepts based primarily on previous experience and different perspectives. The concept design is created in the 3D modelling program CREO Parametric 8.0. A multi-criteria team evaluation determined the most suitable version of the idea. For dimensioning and shape adaptation of the device was used EinScan SP device (3D scanning method). The article's aim was also to establish a suitable way of producing a prototype using tribological research in available production methods and materials within rapid prototyping. Using the ALICONA Infinite Focus G5 device, experimentally investigated the parameters characterising the surface of the parts. The end of the manuscript focused on the mechanical structure and subjecting them to FEM analysis in the program ANSYS Workbench. The design of the concept disinfection device was also for extreme cases of use. Within this issue was optimising shapes, wall thicknesses, reinforcement design and other necessary modifications using the FEM analysis. From the results, the most suitable material to produce a more significant number of parts may not be the most suitable material to create prototype devices. Tools such as 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, and FEM analysis can "significantly" help reduce mistakes before testing the device.
W artykule zaprezentowano wyniki badań nowoopracowanych wkładów wykonanych w technologiach przyrostowych do tłumika broni strzeleckiej kalibru 5,6 mm, przeznaczonego do karabinka Tippmann M4-22 PRO-S z gwintem 1/2x28 UNEF R/H. Badania przeprowadzono w Laboratorium Balistycznym Zakładu Mechaniki i Technik Uzbrojenia Instytutu Mechaniki i Poligrafii Wydziału Mechanicznego Technologicznego Politechniki Warszawskiej.
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The article presents the results of tests of inserts made in additive technology for a small arms silencer of 5.6 mm caliber, intended for the Tippmann M4-22 PRO-S carbine with 1/2x28 UNEF R/H thread. The tests were carried out in the Ballistics Laboratory of the Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology, Institute of Mechanics and Printing, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology.
W ostatnich latach nastąpił gwałtowny rozwój technologii druku 3D. Wytwarzanie przyrostowe obejmuje coraz więcej gałęzi przemysłu, od produkcji bardzo małych i wymagających wysokiej dokładności wykonania elementów w inżynierii biomedycznej do wytwarzania modułów rakiet w przemyśle kosmicznym. Rozpatrywane są również możliwości zastosowań technologii addytywnego wytwarzania w przemyśle zbrojeniowym, gdzie rozwijane są techniki druku obejmujące nie tyko wytwarzanie elementów wyposażenia, ale i bezpośredni druk materiałów wybuchowych. W artykule przedstawiono obecny poziom wiedzy na temat druku 3D materiałów wybuchowych. Ponadto, zaprezentowano najczęściej wykorzystywane techniki wytwarzania przyrostowego oraz ich praktyczne zastosowanie przez różne ośrodki badawczo-rozwojowe. Skupiono się również na scharakteryzowaniu materiałów stosowanych obecnie do druku oraz modyfikacji samych technik wytwarzania.
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There has been a rapid development of 3D printing technology at the turn of recent years. Additive manufacturing is expanding into more and more industries, from very small and high-precision components production in biomedical engineering to the manufacture of rocket modules in the aerospace industry. The possibilities of using additive manufacturing technology in the defence industry are also being considered, where printing techniques are being developed, including not only the production of equipment elements, but also direct printing of explosives. The article presents the current level of knowledge on 3D printing of explosives. In addition, the most frequently used techniques of additive manufacturing and their practical application by various research and development facilities were presented. It is also focused on the characterization of materials currently used for printing and the modification of the manufacturing techniques.
316L steel specimens with three different shear zones made by SLM (Selective Laser Melting) were subjected to dynamic tests using the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar method. The effect of high-speed deformation on changes in microstructure was analyzed. In addition, the stress-strain relationship was determined from the SHPB results. To visualize the deformation process of the specimens during the tests, a camera with a high frame rate was used. It was shown that as the plastic deformation increases, the hardness of the material increases. Microstructural analysis of dynamically loaded areas revealed numerous defects. Twinning was found to be the main deformation mechanism. Large plastic deformation and many other microstructural changes such as shear bands, cracks and martensite nucleation were also observed.
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Próbki ze stali 316L z trzema różnymi strefami ścinania wykonane metodą SLM (Selective Laser Melting) poddano testom dynamicznym wykorzystując do tego metodę dzielonego pręta Hopkinsona (Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar). Przeanalizowano wpływ odkształceń o dużej szybkości na zmiany w mikrostrukturze. Ponadto na podstawie wyników badań SHPB wyznaczono zależność naprężenie- odkształcenie. W celu zobrazowania procesu odkształcania próbek podczas badań zastosowano kamerę o dużej częstości klatkowania. Wykazano, że wraz ze wzrostem odkształcenia plastycznego wzrasta twardość materiału. Analiza mikrostrukturalna obszarów obciążonych dynamicznie ujawniła liczne defekty. Stwierdzono, że głównym mechanizmem deformacji jest bliźniakowanie. Zaobserwowano również duże odkształcenia plastyczne i wiele innych zmian mikrostruktury, takich jak pasma ścinania, pęknięcia i zarodkowanie martenzytu.
Badania opisane w niniejszej pracy dotyczą określenia relacji między prędkością drukowania a wartościami odchyłek otrzymanego w procesie drukowanie 3D zarysu kół zębatych. Na podstawie uzyskanych rezultatów badań można stwierdzić, że prędkość drukowania ma istotny wpływ na dokładność drukowanego elementu.
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In this paper there were described investigations concern to determine the relationship between the printing speed and the values of the deviations, obtained in the process of 3D printing of the gear outline. Based on the obtained test results, it can be concluded that the printing speed has a significant impact on the accuracy of the printed element.
The article reviews the results of experimental tests assessing the impact of process parameters of additive manufacturing technologies on the geometric structure of free-form surfaces. The tests covered surfaces manufactured with the Selective Laser Melting additive technology, using titanium-powder-based material (Ti6Al4V) and Selective Laser Sintering from polyamide PA2200. The evaluation of the resulting surfaces was conducted employing modern multiscale analysis, i.e., wavelet transformation. Comparative studies using selected forms of the mother wavelet enabled determining the character of irregularities, size of morphological features and the indications of manufacturing process errors. The tests provide guidelines and allow to better understand the potential in manufacturing elements with complex, irregular shapes.
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This study investigates the blast mitigation capabilities of A286 steel micro-lattice structures produced through additive manufacturing. The research explores the effects of different manufacturing conditions, such as stress relief and heat treatment, on the mechanical properties and blast resistance of honeycomb and gyroid lattice structures in correlation with armour steel structures. Comprehensive evaluations, including surface morphology, corrosion resistance, and compressive residual stress analysis, reveal notable findings for micro-lattice structures. Micro-lattice structures demonstrated 57.23% higher corrosion resistance compared to conventional materials, presently available in the form of rolled homogeneous armour, medium hardness armour, and high-nitrogen steel. Additionally, honeycomb lattice structures exhibit compressive residual stresses of up to 581.90 MPa, providing significant advantages in blast mitigation potential. These results underscore the significance of lattice geometry, material microstructure, and residual stress in enhancing blast resistance. The research offers valuable insights into optimizing additive manufactured structures as an alternative modular solution for defence applications.
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The quality of the powder layers in the 3D printing process is extremely important and directly corresponds to the quality of the structures made with this technology. Therefore, it is essential to control it. It can be made in-line with a vision system combined with image processing algorithms, which can significantly improve control of the process and help with the adjustment of powder spreading systems, especially in case of difficult-to-feed powders like magnetic ones – e.g., Fe-based metallic glass powder – Fe56.04Co13.45Nb5.5B25. In this work, two algorithms – machine learning – Support Vector Machines (SVM), deep learning – Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) – were evaluated for their ability to detect and classify the enumerated anomalies based on powder layer images. The SVM algorithm makes it possible to efficiently and quickly analyze the powder-spreading process. CNN, however, appears to be a more promising choice for the developed application, as they alleviate the need for complex image operations.
Nowadays, it is necessary to develop a conceptual framework for analysing the relationship between the implementation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM). In this context, a gap in the research has been observed in the new approach to designing the importance of AM in SCM. The main contribution of this paper, therefore, is a new framework to formulate the role in adopting AM in SCM. The research methodology is based on detailed literature studies of AM in relation to the SCM process within a manufacturing company, as well on a case study, namely the COWAN GmbH manufacturing company who specialise in producing homewares for motorhome enthusiasts. As highlighted in the state-of-the-art analysis, no work, currently available, supports all the features presented.
In recent years, metal additive manufacturing developed intensively and became a relevant technology in industrial production of highly complex and function integrated parts. However, almost all additively manufactured parts must be post-processed in order to fulfil geometric tolerances, surface quality demands and the desired functional properties. Thus, additive manufacturing actually means the implementation of additive-subtractive process chains. Starting with the most relevant additive processes (powder-based PBF-LB, LMD-p and wire-based WAAM and LMD-w/WLAM), considering intermediate process steps (heat treatment and shot peening) and ending up with post-processing material removal processes (with defined and undefined cutting edges), this paper gives an overview of recent research findings with respect to a comprehensive scientific investigation of influences and interactions within the additive-subtractive process chain. This includes both the macroscopic geometric scale and the microscopic scale of the material structure. Finally, conclusions and future perspectives are derived and discussed.
This study investigated the influence of print orientation on the mechanical properties of 17-4 PH stainless steel parts fabricated using material extrusion technology. Tensile test specimens were 3D printed in different orientations (flat, on-edge, and upright), and their mechanical properties were evaluated. The results showed that the print orientation significantly affected the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation at failure of the specimens. The flat and on-edge orientations exhibited similar mechanical properties, while the upright orientation resulted in lower strength and higher fracture susceptibility. Hardness measurements also indicated variations in hardness distribution among the orientations. The findings emphasize the importance of optimizing the print orientation parameter to achieve desired mechanical characteristics in 17-4 PH stainless steel parts.
Purpose The objective of this research paper is to compile a list of key moisture-sensitive smart materials used in 4D printing. These materials have applications in various fields, including industrial and medical, and the list can be used as a reference for creating 4D-printed sensors and actuators. Design/methodology/approach The smart materials used in 4D printing are discussed, and a description of each material is given, including its principle, applications and areas of use. Findings We have discovered a large number of different materials that are sensitive to moisture and have identified those that are most essential for use in 4D printing. Research limitations/implications According to the results of this research, the moisture-sensitive materials used in 4D printing have very limited use and application, and the majority of these materials are still in the research and development stage. Originality/value This review article provides researchers interested in using smart materials to exploit 4D printing in the industrial and medical fields, as well as in many other disciplines, with a means to identify the most widely used and prevalent moisture-sensitive materials.
Purpose This paper aims to investigate how the use of 3D printing can facilitate the achievement of lean manufacturing objectives. The main goal of the study is to identify the similarities between the two concepts and evaluate how well they complement each other in terms of improving quality, productivity and reducing costs by eliminating waste. Design/methodology/approach During this study, the methodology involved conducting a thorough and comprehensive examination of existing literature on lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing. The aim was to provide an overview of the relationship between these two concepts and gain insights into areas that require further research. Findings Results obtained indicate a need for more comprehensive and detailed examination of the relationship between lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing in the existing literature. The study highlights the potential synergy between 3D printing and lean manufacturing, suggesting that their integration can enhance quality, productivity, and cost reduction through waste elimination. However, it is important to note that further empirical research is required to validate these findings and quantify the actual impact of combining these two concepts. Research limitations/implications This study’s limitation is that it relies exclusively on a literature review and does not include any experimental testing to verify the suggested connection between lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing. Practical implications This study can help companies understand how the use of 3D printing can aid in achieving lean manufacturing objectives. Additionally, the study can provide insights into best practices for combining lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing and can help companies to optimise the benefits of both. Originality/value The conducted literature review provides valuable insights into the relationship between 3D printing and lean manufacturing. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by synthesising and analysing previous studies, highlighting how 3D printing can potentially contribute to the achievement of lean manufacturing goals and how those two concepts can complement each other.
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