Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), one of the most important classes of specialty polymeric
materials, has immense potential in several industrial applications. They have unique rubber …

Fused filament fabrication (FFF), a much-appreciated three-dimensional printing (3DP)
technology, has triggered the industrial innovations by providing viable and cost-effective …

Interlayer bonds pose regions of weakness in structures produced via melt extrusion based
polymer additive manufacturing. Bond strength was assessed both between layers and …

Real-time monitoring of the additive manufacturing process offers the promise of
guaranteeing product quality and increasing the efficiency of the printing process. This …

Abstract 3D printing plays an excellent role in the fabrication of customized parts for a variety
of industrial sectors, but the printing parameters have a major influence on the performance …

The evolution of fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology, initially restricted to the
manufacturing of prototypes, has led to its application in the manufacture of finished …

Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is one of the most extensively used 3D printing process for
its several advantages and the possibility to obtain complex geometries. Different materials …

The current applications of 3D printing by Material Extrusion (ME) to biopolymers other than
polylactic acid (PLA) are scarce. The present paper reflects on the benefits and challenges …

In recent years, significant advancements in Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) have enabled
this technology to become one of the most leading techniques of Additive Manufacturing …

A Digital twin is the virtual replica of a physical system. Digital twins are useful because they
provide models and data for design, production, operation, diagnostics, and prognostics of …