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The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing technologies and their industrial applications.

April 22, 2026Open Access

A Comprehensive Review of Additive Manufacturing Techniques, Process Parameters, and Industrial Applications

Puntos clave

The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing technologies and their industrial applications.
Review of various additive manufacturing techniques such as FDM, SLS, SLA, DMLS, and EBM.
Examination of key process parameters affecting mechanical properties.
Analysis of applications in aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and tooling industries.
Identified important parameters like layer thickness and infill density that influence mechanical properties.
Highlighted advancements in multi-material printing and sustainability.
Outlined research gaps and potential future developments in additive manufacturing technology.

Resumen

Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, has emerged as a transformative technology in modern mechanical engineering. This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of various AM techniques including Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), and Electron Beam Melting (EBM). The paper critically examines the application of AM in aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and tooling industries. Key process parameters influencing mechanical properties such as layer thickness, infill density, build orientation, and material selection are discussed in detail. Recent advancements in multi-material printing, topology optimisation, and sustainability aspects are also reviewed. The paper concludes by identifying research gaps and future directions in AM technology

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