Academic Articles & Research Papers

Industry 4.0, global value chains and international business

Purpose This paper aims to provide an assessment of how the widespread adoption of new digital technologies (i.e. the Internet of things, big data and analytics, robotic systems and additive manufacturing) might affect the location and orga...

Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties

Owing to its low cost and sustainable nature, lignocellulosic biomass has been utilized for reinforcing polymers, but it is crucial to understand the impact of high-ash concentrations in biomass on composite strength and processing. Biomass...

3D Printing parameter optimisation combined with heat treatment for achieving high density and enhanced performance in refractory high-entropy alloys

In this study, a Ti1.5Nb1Ta0.5Zr1Mo0.5 (TNTZM) high-entropy alloy was fabricated using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). By integrating 63 sets of parameter trials with machine learning (ML) models, an optimised process window was identified,...

Compression and Tensile Testing of L-PBF Ti-6Al-4V Lattice Structures with Biomimetic Porosities and Strut Geometries for Orthopedic Implants

In an effort to contribute to the ongoing development of ASTM standards for additively manufactured metal lattice specimens, particularly within the field of medicine, the compressive and tensile mechanical properties of biomimetic lattice ...

High-temperature dielectric characterisation in the S-band using a solar simulator heated re-entrant microwave cavity and multiphysics modelling

This study presents a comprehensive system for the high-temperature microwave characterisation of dielectric materials. This system addresses the current scarcity of reliable dielectric data above 1000 °C, particularly under concentrated so...

Forecasting Warping Deformation Using Multivariate Thermal Time Series and K-Nearest Neighbors in Fused Deposition Modeling

Over the past decades, additive manufacturing has rapidly advanced due to its advantages in enabling diverse material usage and complex design production. Nevertheless, the technology has limitations in terms of quality, as printed products...

Exploring fibre addition methods and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced 3D printed concrete: A review

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is a growing field of sustainable technology that offers an avenue for rapid industrialisation of the construction industry. Over the years, many non-structural elements have been fabricated by 3D printing, thus ...

Developing a Framework for Using Molecular Dynamics in Additive Manufacturing Process Modelling

Additive Manufacturing (AM), or else Smart Manufacturing, has been an intrinsic concept in Industry 4.0, offering flexibility and material efficiency. Certain limitations prevent AM from being used in the industrial setting extensively, des...

Effect of chemical treatment on the mechanical and thermal performance of flax fiber reinforced aluminium 6082 laminate: a machine learning-enhanced investigation

Abstract This work examined the role of alkaline and epoxy-based surface chemical treatments on the mechanical and thermal properties of flax fiber reinforced Aluminum Alloy 6082 hybrid Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLs), integrated with machine ...

Exploring a Novel Material and Approach in 3D-Printed Wrist-Hand Orthoses

This article proposes the integration of two novel aspects into the production of 3D-printed customized wrist-hand orthoses. One aspect involves the material, particularly Colorfabb varioShore thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filament with ...

4D printing of semi-crystalline crosslinked polymer networks with two-way shape-memory effect

This paper introduces a novel approach to 4D printing tailored structures with reversible two-way shape-memory effect (SME) through material extrusion technology. To this aim, methacrylated poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) was synthesized and eva...

Toward Automated Structural Design for Controlled Vibration Characteristics Using Topology Optimization and Computer Vision in Space Missions

This study explores the integration of computer vision with topology optimization for additive manufacturing, with a focus on maximizing eigenfrequency in a design domain. Utilizing custom-developed photogrammetry software, high-resolution ...

Learning metal microstructural heterogeneity through spatial mapping of diffraction latent space features

Abstract To leverage advancements in machine learning for metallic materials design and property prediction, it is crucial to develop a data-reduced representation of metal microstructures that surpasses the limitations of current physics-b...

Machine Learning‐Driven Biomaterials Evolution

Biomaterials is an exciting and dynamic field, which uses a collection of diverse materials to achieve desired biological responses. While there is constant evolution and innovation in materials with time, biomaterials research has been ham...

Machine Learning in Additive Manufacturing: A Review