Additive manufacturing(AM),or 3D printing,has fundamentally reshaped part fabrication,transitioning from traditional subtractive methods toward incremental layer-by-layer deposition guided by digital models.This shift...Additive manufacturing(AM),or 3D printing,has fundamentally reshaped part fabrication,transitioning from traditional subtractive methods toward incremental layer-by-layer deposition guided by digital models.This shift offers significant advantages,including reduced material waste,geometric freedom,rapid prototyping,and customization.For structural composites-materials combining high-strength fibers within polymer matrices-AM presents remarkable potential for producing lightweight,high-performance components in aerospace,automotive,sports equipment,and renewable energy sectors.Despite considerable enthusiasm,practical implementation of composite AM remains limited.展开更多
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM),or 3D printing,has fundamentally reshaped part fabrication,transitioning from traditional subtractive methods toward incremental layer-by-layer deposition guided by digital models.This shift offers significant advantages,including reduced material waste,geometric freedom,rapid prototyping,and customization.For structural composites-materials combining high-strength fibers within polymer matrices-AM presents remarkable potential for producing lightweight,high-performance components in aerospace,automotive,sports equipment,and renewable energy sectors.Despite considerable enthusiasm,practical implementation of composite AM remains limited.