Abstract
Research on small-scale 3D printing has rapidly evolved, where numerous industrial products have been tested and successfully applied. Nonetheless, research on large-scale 3D printing, directed to large-scale applications such as construction and automotive manufacturing, yet demands a great a great deal of efforts. Large-scale 3D printing is considered an interdisciplinary topic and requires establishing a blended knowledge base from numerous research fields including structural engineering, materials science, mechatronics, software engineering, artificial intelligence and architectural engineering. This review article summarizes key topics of relevance to new research trends on large-scale 3D printing, particularly pertaining (1) technological solutions of additive construction (i.e. the 3D printers themselves), (2) materials science challenges, and (3) new design opportunities.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 012088 |
| Journal | IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering |
| Volume | 324 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 6 2018 |
| Event | 2017 5th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering, ICMEMSCE 2017 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Duration: Dec 15 2017 → Dec 16 2017 |
Keywords
- Additive Construction
- Large-Scale 3D Printing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- General Engineering