Refractory metals,including tungsten(W),tantalum(Ta),molybdenum(Mo),and niobium(Nb),play a vital role in industries,such as nuclear energy and aerospace,owing to their exceptional melting temperatures,thermal durabili...Refractory metals,including tungsten(W),tantalum(Ta),molybdenum(Mo),and niobium(Nb),play a vital role in industries,such as nuclear energy and aerospace,owing to their exceptional melting temperatures,thermal durability,and corrosion resistance.These metals have body-centered cubic crystal structure,characterized by limited slip systems and impeded dislocation motion,resulting in significant low-temperature brittleness,which poses challenges for the conventional processing.Additive manufacturing technique provides an innovative approach,enabling the production of intricate parts without molds,which significantly improves the efficiency of material usage.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in additive manufacturing techniques for the production of refractory metals,such as W,Ta,Mo,and Nb,particularly the laser powder bed fusion.In this review,the influence mechanisms of key process parameters(laser power,scan strategy,and powder characteristics)on the evolution of material microstructure,the formation of metallurgical defects,and mechanical properties were discussed.Generally,optimizing powder characteristics,such as sphericity,implementing substrate preheating,and formulating alloying strategies can significantly improve the densification and crack resistance of manufactured parts.Meanwhile,strictly controlling the oxygen impurity content and optimizing the energy density input are also the key factors to achieve the simultaneous improvement in strength and ductility of refractory metals.Although additive manufacturing technique provides an innovative solution for processing refractory metals,critical issues,such as residual stress control,microstructure and performance anisotropy,and process stability,still need to be addressed.This review not only provides a theoretical basis for the additive manufacturing of high-performance refractory metals,but also proposes forward-looking directions for their industrial application.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM),with its high flexibility,cost-effectiveness,and customization,significantly accelerates the advancement of nanogenerators,contributing to sustainable energy solutions and the Internet of Th...Additive manufacturing(AM),with its high flexibility,cost-effectiveness,and customization,significantly accelerates the advancement of nanogenerators,contributing to sustainable energy solutions and the Internet of Things.In this review,an in-depth analysis of AM for piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators is presented from the perspectives of fundamental mechanisms,recent advancements,and future prospects.It highlights AM-enabled advantages of versatility across materials,structural topology optimization,microstructure design,and integrated printing,which enhance critical performance indicators of nanogenerators,such as surface charge density and piezoelectric constant,thereby improving device performance compared to conventional fabrication.Common AM techniques for nanogenerators,including fused deposition modeling,direct ink writing,stereolithography,and digital light processing,are systematically examined in terms of their working principles,improved metrics(output voltage/current,power density),theoretical explanation,and application scopes.Hierarchical relationships connecting AM technologies with performance optimization and applications of nanogenerators are elucidated,providing a solid foundation for advancements in energy harvesting,self-powered sensors,wearable devices,and human-machine interaction.Furthermore,the challenges related to fabrication quality,cross-scale manufacturing,processing efficiency,and industrial deployment are critically discussed.Finally,the future prospects of AM for nanogenerators are explored,aiming to foster continuous progress and innovation in this field.展开更多
This study investigates a metal laser direct-writing additive manufacturing process for potential in-space applications.The feasibility of stable deposition under various gravitational conditions—specifically at angl...This study investigates a metal laser direct-writing additive manufacturing process for potential in-space applications.The feasibility of stable deposition under various gravitational conditions—specifically at angles of 0°,90°,and 180°between the deposition direction and gravitational acceleration,and under zero-gravity—is demonstrated.The analysis reveals that a stable metal deposition layer can be formed under different gravity conditions by establishing a strong liquid bridge connection with the substrate;however,the direction of gravitational acceleration significantly affects the cross-sectional morphology of the deposition layer.By comparing different parameters,it is found that the best cross-sectional morphology can be obtained when the wire feeding speed is 120 mm/min and the ratio to the moving speed is 1.0.Notably,a higher wire feeding rate correlates with an increased temperature gradient within the heat-affected zone.On this basis,a thin-walled cylindrical piece printed at a 90°angle between the deposition gravity directions exhibits an outer surface cylindricity of 0.294mm,a size deviation range of-0.168 mm to 0.126 mm,a maximum size deviation of 0.168 mm on the outer surface,and a surface roughness of less than 8.142μm.The results indicate that this process produces printed parts with high surface quality and geometric accuracy.Tensile tests on the printed parts demonstrate that they possess excellent mechanical properties.This study provides valuable insights and a meaningful exploration of future in-orbit metal manufacturing.展开更多
Intelligent manufacturing(IM),a driving force behind the fourth industrial revolution,is reshaping the manufacturing sector by enhancing productivity,efficiency,and sustainability.Despite the rapid technological advan...Intelligent manufacturing(IM),a driving force behind the fourth industrial revolution,is reshaping the manufacturing sector by enhancing productivity,efficiency,and sustainability.Despite the rapid technological advancements in IM,comprehensive bibliometric reviews remain limited.This article systematically reviews the latest research in IM,addressing emerging hotspots,key technologies,and their applications across the entire product manufacturing cycle.Bibliometric analysis is employed to identify research trends visualize publication volume,collaboration patterns,research domains,co-citations,and emerging areas of interest.The article then examines key technologies supporting IM,including sensors,the Internet of Things(IoT),big data analytics,cloud computing,artificial intelligence(AI),digital twins,and virtual reality(VR)/augmented reality(AR).Furthermore,it explores the application of these technologies throughout the manufacturing cycle-from intelligent reliability design,material transportation and tracking,to intelligent planning and scheduling,machining and fabrication,monitoring and maintenance,quality inspection and control,warehousing and management,and sustainable green manufacturing—through specific case studies.Lastly,the article discusses future research directions,highlighting the increasing global market and the need for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration,technological integration,computing power upgrades,and attention to security and privacy in IM.This study provides valuable insights for scholars and serves as a guide for future research and strategic investment decisions,offering a comprehensive view of the IM field.展开更多
In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved cerami...In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved ceramic substrate,and laser sintering and microdroplet spraying processes are used to add the conductive metal on the curved substrate.The problems of gain loss,bandwidth reduction,and frequency shift caused by high temperatures are addressed by using a proper antenna design,with parasitic patches,slots,and metal resonant cavities.The antenna prototype is characterized by the curved substrates and the conductive metals for the power dividers,the patch,and the ground plane;its performance is examined up to a temperature of 600℃in a muffle furnace and compared with the results from the numerical analysis.The results show that the antenna can effectively function at 600℃and even higher temperatures.展开更多
Additive Manufacturing(AM)has significantly impacted the development of high-performance materials and structures,offering new possibilities for industries ranging from aerospace to biomedicine.This special issue feat...Additive Manufacturing(AM)has significantly impacted the development of high-performance materials and structures,offering new possibilities for industries ranging from aerospace to biomedicine.This special issue features pioneering research that integrates AI-driven methods with AM,enabling the design and fabrication of complex,optimized structures with enhanced properties.展开更多
Atomic-level manufacturing,as the "keystone" of future technology,marks the transformative shift from the micro/nano era based on "classical theory" to the atomic era grounded in "quantum theo...Atomic-level manufacturing,as the "keystone" of future technology,marks the transformative shift from the micro/nano era based on "classical theory" to the atomic era grounded in "quantum theory".It enables the precise control of matter arrangement and composition at the atomic scale,thereby achieving large-scale production of atomically precise and structured products.Electrochemical deposition(ECD),a typical "atom addition" fabrication method for electrochemical atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing(EC-ACSM),enables precise control over material properties at the atomic scale,allowing breakthroughs in revolutionary performance of semiconductors,quantum computing,new materials,nanomedicine,etc.This review explores the fundamentals of EC-ACSM,particularly at the electrode/electrolyte interface,and investigates maskless ECD techniques,highlighting their advantages,limitations,and the role of in situ monitoring and advanced simulations in the process optimization.However,atomic electrochemical deposition faces significant challenges in precise control over atom-ion interactions,electrode-electrolyte interfacial dynamics,and surface defects.In the future,overcoming these obstacles is critical to advancing EC-ACSM and unlocking its full potential in scalability for industrial applications.EC-ACSM can drive the highly customized design of materials and offer strong technological support for the development of future science,ushering in a new atomic era of material innovation and device manufacturing.展开更多
The utilization of lunar resources is critical for the long-term sustainability of China's lunar exploration missions.In-situ manufacturing and construction using lunar regolith as the primary feedstock can provid...The utilization of lunar resources is critical for the long-term sustainability of China's lunar exploration missions.In-situ manufacturing and construction using lunar regolith as the primary feedstock can provide essential support for establishing,operating,and maintaining lunar bases.This paper presents a comprehensive review of current lunar regolith forming technologies.These methods fall into two main categories,depending on whether Earth-based additives are required during the forming process.Direct forming technologies rely entirely on local materials and require minimal or no external input.In contrast,indirect forming technologies depend on additional binders or components transported from Earth.The advantages and limitations of each approach are analyzed across several dimensions,including technical principles,forming speed,forming precision,forming quality,environmental adaptability,energy consumption,and process simplicity.This paper evaluates the application potential of each method in two key lunar use cases:large-scale infrastructure construction and flexible manufacturing of fine-structured components.Based on this analysis,development trends and strategic recommendations are proposed to support the optimization and deployment of in-situ resource utilization-based lunar regolith forming technologies for diverse lunar surface applications.展开更多
Additive manufacturing of aluminum(Al)alloys has attracted significant attention in the aerospace industry.However,achieving ultrahigh-strength(>500 MPa)Al alloys remains challenging due to their intrinsic poor pri...Additive manufacturing of aluminum(Al)alloys has attracted significant attention in the aerospace industry.However,achieving ultrahigh-strength(>500 MPa)Al alloys remains challenging due to their intrinsic poor printability.Here,we report a novel hybrid additive manufacturing(HAM)approach to process ultrahigh-strength AlMgSc alloy,which combines laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)with interlayer ultrasonic shot peening(USP).The results show that the interlayer ultrasonic shot peening depth reached∼700μm,leading to almost full density and residual stress convection from tension to compression.The HAM method promotes equiaxed grain formation and refines grain due to grain recrystallizations.Interestingly,the HAM followed by aging treatment tailors the hierarchically multi-gradient structures,inhibits Mg element intragranular segregation,and promotes the multi-nanoprecipitates(e.g.Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)and Al_(6)Mn)precipitation.Remarkably,the HAM followed by aging treatment achieves yield strength of 609 MPa and breaks elongation of 7.5%,demonstrating ultrahigh strength and good ductility compared with other Al alloys manufactured by AM and forging as reported in the literature.The strength enhancement mechanisms in this AlMgSc alloy are discussed.The high-density Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)precipitates are the main strengthening contributor,and unique hetero-deformation induced(HDI)strengthening(originates from the heterogeneous microstructures)further enhances the strength of the material.This work highlights a novel approach for processing complex-structured ultrahigh strength Al alloy components by hybrid additive manufacturing.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM)has emerged as one of the most utilized processes in manufacturing due to its ability to produce complex geometries with minimal material waste and greater design freedom.Laser-based AM(LAM)t...Additive manufacturing(AM)has emerged as one of the most utilized processes in manufacturing due to its ability to produce complex geometries with minimal material waste and greater design freedom.Laser-based AM(LAM)technologies use high-power lasers to melt metallic materials,which then solidify to form parts.However,it inherently induces self-equilibrating residual stress during fabrication due to thermal loads and plastic deformation.These residual stresses can cause defects such as delamination,cracking,and distortion,as well as premature failure under service conditions,necessitating mitigation.While post-treatment methods can reduce residual stresses,they are often costly and time-consuming.Therefore,tuning the fabrication process parameters presents a more feasible approach.Accordingly,in addition to providing a comprehensive view of residual stress by their classification,formation mechanisms,measurement methods,and common post-treatment,this paper reviews and compares the studies conducted on the effect of key parameters of the LAM process on the resulting residual stresses.This review focuses on proactively adjusting LAM process parameters as a strategic approach to mitigate residual stress formation.It provides a result of the various parameters influencing residual stress outcomes,such as laser power,scanning speed,beam diameter,hatch spacing,and scanning strategies.Finally,the paper identifies existing research gaps and proposes future studies needed to deepen understanding of the relationship between process parameters and residual stress mitigation in LAM.展开更多
Wire-feed direct metal deposition(DMD)additive manufacturing(AM)has demonstrated strong adaptability in microgravity environments,making it a preferred solution for in-situ space fabrication.However,space-oriented met...Wire-feed direct metal deposition(DMD)additive manufacturing(AM)has demonstrated strong adaptability in microgravity environments,making it a preferred solution for in-situ space fabrication.However,space-oriented metal AM faces significant constraints due to the high cost of Earth-to-space transport and must meet demanding requirements for miniaturization and low power consumption.This study proposes a metal fusion AM technique utilizing a Joule-laser hybrid heat source and investigates its forming mechanism and processing behavior.The influence of various process parameters on formation quality is thoroughly analyzed,and optimal conditions are identified.Experimental results indicate that,using a 0.3 mm diameter stainless steel wire,the hybrid heat source enables high-quality deposition at a low laser power of 50 W—reducing total power consumption by36%compared to single-laser wire melting.This study provides both theoretical and experimental support for developing low-power metal wire AM processes,contributing to the miniaturization and lightweighting of spaceborne AM equipment.展开更多
As embodied intelligence(EI),large language models(LLMs),and cloud computing continue to advance,Industry5.0 facilitates the development of industrial artificial intelligence(Ind AI)through cyber-physical-social syste...As embodied intelligence(EI),large language models(LLMs),and cloud computing continue to advance,Industry5.0 facilitates the development of industrial artificial intelligence(Ind AI)through cyber-physical-social systems(CPSSs)with a human-centric focus.These technologies are organized by the system-wide approach of Industry 5.0,in order to empower the manufacturing industry to achieve broader societal goals of job creation,economic growth,and green production.This survey first provides a general framework of smart manufacturing in the context of Industry 5.0.Wherein,the embodied agents,like robots,sensors,and actuators,are the carriers for Ind AI,facilitating the development of the self-learning intelligence in individual entities,the collaborative intelligence in production lines and factories(smart systems),and the swarm intelligence within industrial clusters(systems of smart systems).Through the framework of CPSSs,the key technologies and their possible applications for supporting the single-agent,multi-agent and swarm-agent embodied Ind AI have been reviewed,such as the embodied perception,interaction,scheduling,multi-mode large language models,and collaborative training.Finally,to stimulate future research in this area,the open challenges and opportunities of applying Industry 5.0 to smart manufacturing are identified and discussed.The perspective of Industry 5.0-driven manufacturing industry aims to enhance operational productivity and efficiency by seamlessly integrating the virtual and physical worlds in a human-centered manner,thereby fostering an intelligent,sustainable,and resilient industrial landscape.展开更多
This study examines a curriculum system developed at the College of Aviation Manufacturing Industry at Nanchang Hangkong University through Industry-Education Integration(I-E Integration).Drawing on engineering educat...This study examines a curriculum system developed at the College of Aviation Manufacturing Industry at Nanchang Hangkong University through Industry-Education Integration(I-E Integration).Drawing on engineering education principles and reforms in the Mechanical Design,Manufacturing,and Automation program,it aligns course design with industry needs,integrates technological advancements,and embeds production processes.The approach restructures modular course content based on aviation manufacturing technologies,implements project-based learning via a university-enterprise"factory-in-school"training base,and adopts an Outcome-Based Education(OBE)system for evaluation and improvement.This replicable model provides practical insights for industry-focused curriculum development.展开更多
Fiber-reinforced composites are an ideal material for the lightweight design of aerospace structures. Especially in recent years, with the rapid development of composite additive manufacturing technology, the design o...Fiber-reinforced composites are an ideal material for the lightweight design of aerospace structures. Especially in recent years, with the rapid development of composite additive manufacturing technology, the design optimization of variable stiffness of fiber-reinforced composite laminates has attracted widespread attention from scholars and industry. In these aerospace composite structures, numerous cutout panels and shells serve as access points for maintaining electrical, fuel, and hydraulic systems. The traditional fiber-reinforced composite laminate subtractive drilling manufacturing inevitably faces the problems of interlayer delamination, fiber fracture, and burr of the laminate. Continuous fiber additive manufacturing technology offers the potential for integrated design optimization and manufacturing with high structural performance. Considering the integration of design and manufacturability in continuous fiber additive manufacturing, the paper proposes linear and nonlinear filtering strategies based on the Normal Distribution Fiber Optimization (NDFO) material interpolation scheme to overcome the challenge of discrete fiber optimization results, which are difficult to apply directly to continuous fiber additive manufacturing. With minimizing structural compliance as the objective function, the proposed approach provides a strategy to achieve continuity of discrete fiber paths in the variable stiffness design optimization of composite laminates with regular and irregular holes. In the variable stiffness design optimization model, the number of candidate fiber laying angles in the NDFO material interpolation scheme is considered as design variable. The sensitivity information of structural compliance with respect to the number of candidate fiber laying angles is obtained using the analytical sensitivity analysis method. Based on the proposed variable stiffness design optimization method for complex perforated composite laminates, the numerical examples consider the variable stiffness design optimization of typical non-perforated and perforated composite laminates with circular, square, and irregular holes, and systematically discuss the number of candidate discrete fiber laying angles, discrete fiber continuous filtering strategies, and filter radius on structural compliance, continuity, and manufacturability. The optimized discrete fiber angles of variable stiffness laminates are converted into continuous fiber laying paths using a streamlined process for continuous fiber additive manufacturing. Meanwhile, the optimized non-perforated and perforated MBB beams after discrete fiber continuous treatment, are manufactured using continuous fiber co-extrusion additive manufacturing technology to verify the effectiveness of the variable stiffness fiber optimization framework proposed in this paper.展开更多
The feasibility of manufacturing Ti-6Al-4V samples through a combination of laser-aided additive manufacturing with powder(LAAM_(p))and wire(LAAM_(w))was explored.A process study was first conducted to successfully ci...The feasibility of manufacturing Ti-6Al-4V samples through a combination of laser-aided additive manufacturing with powder(LAAM_(p))and wire(LAAM_(w))was explored.A process study was first conducted to successfully circumvent defects in Ti-6Al-4V deposits for LAAM_(p) and LAAM_(w),respectively.With the optimized process parameters,robust interfaces were achieved between powder/wire deposits and the forged substrate,as well as between powder and wire deposits.Microstructure characterization results revealed the epitaxial prior β grains in the deposited Ti-6Al-4V,wherein the powder deposit was dominated by a finerα′microstructure and the wire deposit was characterized by lamellar α phases.The mechanisms of microstructure formation and correlation with mechanical behavior were analyzed and discussed.The mechanical properties of the interfacial samples can meet the requirements of the relevant Aerospace Material Specifications(AMS 6932)even without post heat treatment.No fracture occurred within the interfacial area,further suggesting the robust interface.The findings of this study highlighted the feasibility of combining LAAM_(p) and LAAM_(w) in the direct manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V parts in accordance with the required dimensional resolution and deposition rate,together with sound strength and ductility balance in the as-built condition.展开更多
As one of the most classical scheduling problems,flexible job shop scheduling problems(FJSP)find widespread applications in modern intelligent manufacturing systems.However,the majority of meta-heuristic methods for s...As one of the most classical scheduling problems,flexible job shop scheduling problems(FJSP)find widespread applications in modern intelligent manufacturing systems.However,the majority of meta-heuristic methods for solving FJSP in the literature are population-based evolutionary algorithms,which are complex and time-consuming.In this paper,we propose a fast effective singlesolution based local search algorithm with an innovative adaptive weighting-based local search(AWLS)technique for solving FJSP.The adaptive weighting technique assigns weights to each operation and adaptively updates them during the exploration.AWLS integrates a Tabu Search strategy and the adaptive weighting technique to smooth the landscape of the search space and enhance the exploration diversity.Computational experiments on 313 well-known benchmark instances demonstrate that AWLS is highly competitive with state-of-the-art algorithms in terms of both solution quality and computational efficiency,despite of its simplicity.Specifically,AWLS improves the previous best-known results in the literature on 33 instances and match the best-known results on the remaining ones except for only one under the same time limit of up to 300 s.As a strongly non-deterministic polynomia(NP)-hard problem which has been extensively studied for nearly half a century,breaking the records on these classic instances is an arduous task.Nevertheless,AWLS establishes new records on 8 challenging instances whose previous best records were established by a state-of-the-art meta-heuristic algorithm and a famous industrial solver.展开更多
Many articles have been published on intelligent manufacturing, most of which focus on hardware, soft-ware, additive manufacturing, robotics, the Internet of Things, and Industry 4.0. This paper provides a dif-ferent ...Many articles have been published on intelligent manufacturing, most of which focus on hardware, soft-ware, additive manufacturing, robotics, the Internet of Things, and Industry 4.0. This paper provides a dif-ferent perspective by examining relevant challenges and providing examples of some less-talked-about yet essential topics, such as hybrid systems, redefining advanced manufacturing, basic building blocks of new manufacturing, ecosystem readiness, and technology scalahility. The first major challenge is to （re-）define what the manufacturing of the future will he, if we wish to： ① raise public awareness of new manufacturing＇s economic and societal impacts, and ② garner the unequivocal support of policy- makers. The second major challenge is to recognize that manufacturing in the future will consist of sys-tems of hybrid systems of human and robotic operators; additive and suhtractive processes; metal and composite materials; and cyher and physical systems. Therefore, studying the interfaces between con- stituencies and standards becomes important and essential. The third challenge is to develop a common framework in which the technology, manufacturing business case, and ecosystem readiness can he eval- uated concurrently in order to shorten the time it takes for products to reach customers. Integral to this is having accepted measures of ＂scalahility＂ of non-information technologies. The last, hut not least, chal-lenge is to examine successful modalities of industry-academia-government collaborations through public-private partnerships. This article discusses these challenges in detail.展开更多
In this review,we propose a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing(AM)technologies and design possibilities in manufacturing metamaterials for various applications in the biomedical field,of which many are i...In this review,we propose a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing(AM)technologies and design possibilities in manufacturing metamaterials for various applications in the biomedical field,of which many are inspired by nature itself.It describes how new AM technologies(e.g.continuous liquid interface production and multiphoton polymerization,etc)and recent developments in more mature AM technologies(e.g.powder bed fusion,stereolithography,and extrusion-based bioprinting(EBB),etc)lead to more precise,efficient,and personalized biomedical components.EBB is a revolutionary topic creating intricate models with remarkable mechanical compatibility of metamaterials,for instance,stress elimination for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine,negative or zero Poisson’s ratio.By exploiting the designs of porous structures(e.g.truss,triply periodic minimal surface,plant/animal-inspired,and functionally graded lattices,etc),AM-made bioactive bone implants,artificial tissues,and organs are made for tissue replacement.The material palette of the AM metamaterials has high diversity nowadays,ranging from alloys and metals(e.g.cobalt-chromium alloys and titanium,etc)to polymers(e.g.biodegradable polycaprolactone and polymethyl methacrylate,etc),which could be even integrated within bioactive ceramics.These advancements are driving the progress of the biomedical field,improving human health and quality of life.展开更多
Process manufacturing is going through a critical transformation in response to escalating demands for efficiency,sustainability,and intelligent innovation.With process manufacturing being characterized by complex wor...Process manufacturing is going through a critical transformation in response to escalating demands for efficiency,sustainability,and intelligent innovation.With process manufacturing being characterized by complex workflows and high resource consumption,the process manufacturing industry is under mounting pressure to optimize resource utilization,enhance intelligent design,reduce carbon emissions,and address emerging challenges in quality assurance,safety,and information integration.展开更多
In-space 3D printing is transforming the manufacturing paradigm of space structures from ground-based production to in-situ space manufacturing,effectively addressing the challenges of high costs,long response times,a...In-space 3D printing is transforming the manufacturing paradigm of space structures from ground-based production to in-situ space manufacturing,effectively addressing the challenges of high costs,long response times,and structural size limitations associated with traditional rocket launches.This technology enables rapid on-orbit emergency repairs and significantly expands the geometric dimensions of space structures.High-performance polymers and their composites are widely used in in-space 3D printing,yet their implementation faces complex challenges posed by extreme space environmental conditions and limited energy or resources.This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in 3D printing of polymer and composites for on-orbit structure manufacturing.Based on existing research activities,the review focuses on three key aspects including the impact of extreme space environments on forming process and performance,innovative design and manufacturing methods for space structures,and on-orbit recycling and remanufacturing of raw materials.Some experiments that have already been conducted on-orbit and simulated experiments completed on the ground are systematically analyzed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the constraints and objectives for on-orbit structure manufacturing.Furthermore,several perspectives requiring further research in future are proposed to facilitate the development of new in-space 3D printing technologies and space structures,thereby supporting increasingly advanced space exploration activities.展开更多
基金National MCF Energy R&D Program(2024YFE03260300)。
文摘Refractory metals,including tungsten(W),tantalum(Ta),molybdenum(Mo),and niobium(Nb),play a vital role in industries,such as nuclear energy and aerospace,owing to their exceptional melting temperatures,thermal durability,and corrosion resistance.These metals have body-centered cubic crystal structure,characterized by limited slip systems and impeded dislocation motion,resulting in significant low-temperature brittleness,which poses challenges for the conventional processing.Additive manufacturing technique provides an innovative approach,enabling the production of intricate parts without molds,which significantly improves the efficiency of material usage.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in additive manufacturing techniques for the production of refractory metals,such as W,Ta,Mo,and Nb,particularly the laser powder bed fusion.In this review,the influence mechanisms of key process parameters(laser power,scan strategy,and powder characteristics)on the evolution of material microstructure,the formation of metallurgical defects,and mechanical properties were discussed.Generally,optimizing powder characteristics,such as sphericity,implementing substrate preheating,and formulating alloying strategies can significantly improve the densification and crack resistance of manufactured parts.Meanwhile,strictly controlling the oxygen impurity content and optimizing the energy density input are also the key factors to achieve the simultaneous improvement in strength and ductility of refractory metals.Although additive manufacturing technique provides an innovative solution for processing refractory metals,critical issues,such as residual stress control,microstructure and performance anisotropy,and process stability,still need to be addressed.This review not only provides a theoretical basis for the additive manufacturing of high-performance refractory metals,but also proposes forward-looking directions for their industrial application.
基金support from the Research Committee of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Project codes:RMJK and 4-ZZSJ)supported by a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project No.PolyU15212523).
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM),with its high flexibility,cost-effectiveness,and customization,significantly accelerates the advancement of nanogenerators,contributing to sustainable energy solutions and the Internet of Things.In this review,an in-depth analysis of AM for piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators is presented from the perspectives of fundamental mechanisms,recent advancements,and future prospects.It highlights AM-enabled advantages of versatility across materials,structural topology optimization,microstructure design,and integrated printing,which enhance critical performance indicators of nanogenerators,such as surface charge density and piezoelectric constant,thereby improving device performance compared to conventional fabrication.Common AM techniques for nanogenerators,including fused deposition modeling,direct ink writing,stereolithography,and digital light processing,are systematically examined in terms of their working principles,improved metrics(output voltage/current,power density),theoretical explanation,and application scopes.Hierarchical relationships connecting AM technologies with performance optimization and applications of nanogenerators are elucidated,providing a solid foundation for advancements in energy harvesting,self-powered sensors,wearable devices,and human-machine interaction.Furthermore,the challenges related to fabrication quality,cross-scale manufacturing,processing efficiency,and industrial deployment are critically discussed.Finally,the future prospects of AM for nanogenerators are explored,aiming to foster continuous progress and innovation in this field.
文摘This study investigates a metal laser direct-writing additive manufacturing process for potential in-space applications.The feasibility of stable deposition under various gravitational conditions—specifically at angles of 0°,90°,and 180°between the deposition direction and gravitational acceleration,and under zero-gravity—is demonstrated.The analysis reveals that a stable metal deposition layer can be formed under different gravity conditions by establishing a strong liquid bridge connection with the substrate;however,the direction of gravitational acceleration significantly affects the cross-sectional morphology of the deposition layer.By comparing different parameters,it is found that the best cross-sectional morphology can be obtained when the wire feeding speed is 120 mm/min and the ratio to the moving speed is 1.0.Notably,a higher wire feeding rate correlates with an increased temperature gradient within the heat-affected zone.On this basis,a thin-walled cylindrical piece printed at a 90°angle between the deposition gravity directions exhibits an outer surface cylindricity of 0.294mm,a size deviation range of-0.168 mm to 0.126 mm,a maximum size deviation of 0.168 mm on the outer surface,and a surface roughness of less than 8.142μm.The results indicate that this process produces printed parts with high surface quality and geometric accuracy.Tensile tests on the printed parts demonstrate that they possess excellent mechanical properties.This study provides valuable insights and a meaningful exploration of future in-orbit metal manufacturing.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52375447,52305477 and 52105457)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.ZR2023QE057,ZR2024QE100 and ZR2024ME255)+2 种基金Qingdao Municipal Science and Technology Planning Park Cultivation Plan(Grant No.23-1-5-yqpy-17-qy)Shandong Provincial Science and Technology SMEs Innovation Capacity Improvement Project(Grant No.2022TSGC1115)the Special Fund of Taishan Scholars Project。
文摘Intelligent manufacturing(IM),a driving force behind the fourth industrial revolution,is reshaping the manufacturing sector by enhancing productivity,efficiency,and sustainability.Despite the rapid technological advancements in IM,comprehensive bibliometric reviews remain limited.This article systematically reviews the latest research in IM,addressing emerging hotspots,key technologies,and their applications across the entire product manufacturing cycle.Bibliometric analysis is employed to identify research trends visualize publication volume,collaboration patterns,research domains,co-citations,and emerging areas of interest.The article then examines key technologies supporting IM,including sensors,the Internet of Things(IoT),big data analytics,cloud computing,artificial intelligence(AI),digital twins,and virtual reality(VR)/augmented reality(AR).Furthermore,it explores the application of these technologies throughout the manufacturing cycle-from intelligent reliability design,material transportation and tracking,to intelligent planning and scheduling,machining and fabrication,monitoring and maintenance,quality inspection and control,warehousing and management,and sustainable green manufacturing—through specific case studies.Lastly,the article discusses future research directions,highlighting the increasing global market and the need for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration,technological integration,computing power upgrades,and attention to security and privacy in IM.This study provides valuable insights for scholars and serves as a guide for future research and strategic investment decisions,offering a comprehensive view of the IM field.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2241205)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Nos.2022JC-33,2023-GHZD-35,and 2024JC-ZDXM-25)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe National 111 Project to provide fund for conducting experiments。
文摘In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved ceramic substrate,and laser sintering and microdroplet spraying processes are used to add the conductive metal on the curved substrate.The problems of gain loss,bandwidth reduction,and frequency shift caused by high temperatures are addressed by using a proper antenna design,with parasitic patches,slots,and metal resonant cavities.The antenna prototype is characterized by the curved substrates and the conductive metals for the power dividers,the patch,and the ground plane;its performance is examined up to a temperature of 600℃in a muffle furnace and compared with the results from the numerical analysis.The results show that the antenna can effectively function at 600℃and even higher temperatures.
文摘Additive Manufacturing(AM)has significantly impacted the development of high-performance materials and structures,offering new possibilities for industries ranging from aerospace to biomedicine.This special issue features pioneering research that integrates AI-driven methods with AM,enabling the design and fabrication of complex,optimized structures with enhanced properties.
基金the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 52405447 and 52275299)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2021YFB1716200)the Key Research and Development Program of Jiangxi Province in China (Grant No. 20232BBE50011)。
文摘Atomic-level manufacturing,as the "keystone" of future technology,marks the transformative shift from the micro/nano era based on "classical theory" to the atomic era grounded in "quantum theory".It enables the precise control of matter arrangement and composition at the atomic scale,thereby achieving large-scale production of atomically precise and structured products.Electrochemical deposition(ECD),a typical "atom addition" fabrication method for electrochemical atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing(EC-ACSM),enables precise control over material properties at the atomic scale,allowing breakthroughs in revolutionary performance of semiconductors,quantum computing,new materials,nanomedicine,etc.This review explores the fundamentals of EC-ACSM,particularly at the electrode/electrolyte interface,and investigates maskless ECD techniques,highlighting their advantages,limitations,and the role of in situ monitoring and advanced simulations in the process optimization.However,atomic electrochemical deposition faces significant challenges in precise control over atom-ion interactions,electrode-electrolyte interfacial dynamics,and surface defects.In the future,overcoming these obstacles is critical to advancing EC-ACSM and unlocking its full potential in scalability for industrial applications.EC-ACSM can drive the highly customized design of materials and offer strong technological support for the development of future science,ushering in a new atomic era of material innovation and device manufacturing.
基金supported by International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.310GJH2024010GC)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52005479),China Building Materials Federation(Grant No.2023JBGS0401)+1 种基金Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2244111)Director’s Fund of Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization(Grant No.CAS T4035711XY)。
文摘The utilization of lunar resources is critical for the long-term sustainability of China's lunar exploration missions.In-situ manufacturing and construction using lunar regolith as the primary feedstock can provide essential support for establishing,operating,and maintaining lunar bases.This paper presents a comprehensive review of current lunar regolith forming technologies.These methods fall into two main categories,depending on whether Earth-based additives are required during the forming process.Direct forming technologies rely entirely on local materials and require minimal or no external input.In contrast,indirect forming technologies depend on additional binders or components transported from Earth.The advantages and limitations of each approach are analyzed across several dimensions,including technical principles,forming speed,forming precision,forming quality,environmental adaptability,energy consumption,and process simplicity.This paper evaluates the application potential of each method in two key lunar use cases:large-scale infrastructure construction and flexible manufacturing of fine-structured components.Based on this analysis,development trends and strategic recommendations are proposed to support the optimization and deployment of in-situ resource utilization-based lunar regolith forming technologies for diverse lunar surface applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No:52475484)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No:2022YFB4600800)the 2022 MTC Young Individual Research Grants(Grant No:M22K3c0097)under the Singapore RIE 2025 Plan.
文摘Additive manufacturing of aluminum(Al)alloys has attracted significant attention in the aerospace industry.However,achieving ultrahigh-strength(>500 MPa)Al alloys remains challenging due to their intrinsic poor printability.Here,we report a novel hybrid additive manufacturing(HAM)approach to process ultrahigh-strength AlMgSc alloy,which combines laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)with interlayer ultrasonic shot peening(USP).The results show that the interlayer ultrasonic shot peening depth reached∼700μm,leading to almost full density and residual stress convection from tension to compression.The HAM method promotes equiaxed grain formation and refines grain due to grain recrystallizations.Interestingly,the HAM followed by aging treatment tailors the hierarchically multi-gradient structures,inhibits Mg element intragranular segregation,and promotes the multi-nanoprecipitates(e.g.Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)and Al_(6)Mn)precipitation.Remarkably,the HAM followed by aging treatment achieves yield strength of 609 MPa and breaks elongation of 7.5%,demonstrating ultrahigh strength and good ductility compared with other Al alloys manufactured by AM and forging as reported in the literature.The strength enhancement mechanisms in this AlMgSc alloy are discussed.The high-density Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)precipitates are the main strengthening contributor,and unique hetero-deformation induced(HDI)strengthening(originates from the heterogeneous microstructures)further enhances the strength of the material.This work highlights a novel approach for processing complex-structured ultrahigh strength Al alloy components by hybrid additive manufacturing.
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM)has emerged as one of the most utilized processes in manufacturing due to its ability to produce complex geometries with minimal material waste and greater design freedom.Laser-based AM(LAM)technologies use high-power lasers to melt metallic materials,which then solidify to form parts.However,it inherently induces self-equilibrating residual stress during fabrication due to thermal loads and plastic deformation.These residual stresses can cause defects such as delamination,cracking,and distortion,as well as premature failure under service conditions,necessitating mitigation.While post-treatment methods can reduce residual stresses,they are often costly and time-consuming.Therefore,tuning the fabrication process parameters presents a more feasible approach.Accordingly,in addition to providing a comprehensive view of residual stress by their classification,formation mechanisms,measurement methods,and common post-treatment,this paper reviews and compares the studies conducted on the effect of key parameters of the LAM process on the resulting residual stresses.This review focuses on proactively adjusting LAM process parameters as a strategic approach to mitigate residual stress formation.It provides a result of the various parameters influencing residual stress outcomes,such as laser power,scanning speed,beam diameter,hatch spacing,and scanning strategies.Finally,the paper identifies existing research gaps and proposes future studies needed to deepen understanding of the relationship between process parameters and residual stress mitigation in LAM.
基金supported by Key Research and Development Program of Sichuan province(Grant No.2025YFHZ0051)Open Fund of State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering(Grant No.sk1ms2024008)。
文摘Wire-feed direct metal deposition(DMD)additive manufacturing(AM)has demonstrated strong adaptability in microgravity environments,making it a preferred solution for in-situ space fabrication.However,space-oriented metal AM faces significant constraints due to the high cost of Earth-to-space transport and must meet demanding requirements for miniaturization and low power consumption.This study proposes a metal fusion AM technique utilizing a Joule-laser hybrid heat source and investigates its forming mechanism and processing behavior.The influence of various process parameters on formation quality is thoroughly analyzed,and optimal conditions are identified.Experimental results indicate that,using a 0.3 mm diameter stainless steel wire,the hybrid heat source enables high-quality deposition at a low laser power of 50 W—reducing total power consumption by36%compared to single-laser wire melting.This study provides both theoretical and experimental support for developing low-power metal wire AM processes,contributing to the miniaturization and lightweighting of spaceborne AM equipment.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB1714300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62233005,U2441245,62173141)+3 种基金CNPC Innovation Found(2024DQ02-0507)Shanghai Natural Science(24ZR1416400)Shanghai Baiyu Lan Talent Program Pujiang Project(24PJD020)the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(the 111 Project)(B17017)
文摘As embodied intelligence(EI),large language models(LLMs),and cloud computing continue to advance,Industry5.0 facilitates the development of industrial artificial intelligence(Ind AI)through cyber-physical-social systems(CPSSs)with a human-centric focus.These technologies are organized by the system-wide approach of Industry 5.0,in order to empower the manufacturing industry to achieve broader societal goals of job creation,economic growth,and green production.This survey first provides a general framework of smart manufacturing in the context of Industry 5.0.Wherein,the embodied agents,like robots,sensors,and actuators,are the carriers for Ind AI,facilitating the development of the self-learning intelligence in individual entities,the collaborative intelligence in production lines and factories(smart systems),and the swarm intelligence within industrial clusters(systems of smart systems).Through the framework of CPSSs,the key technologies and their possible applications for supporting the single-agent,multi-agent and swarm-agent embodied Ind AI have been reviewed,such as the embodied perception,interaction,scheduling,multi-mode large language models,and collaborative training.Finally,to stimulate future research in this area,the open challenges and opportunities of applying Industry 5.0 to smart manufacturing are identified and discussed.The perspective of Industry 5.0-driven manufacturing industry aims to enhance operational productivity and efficiency by seamlessly integrating the virtual and physical worlds in a human-centered manner,thereby fostering an intelligent,sustainable,and resilient industrial landscape.
基金supported by the China Machinery Industry Education Association 2024 Industry-Education-Research Integration Project(Project No.:ZJJX24CY099)。
文摘This study examines a curriculum system developed at the College of Aviation Manufacturing Industry at Nanchang Hangkong University through Industry-Education Integration(I-E Integration).Drawing on engineering education principles and reforms in the Mechanical Design,Manufacturing,and Automation program,it aligns course design with industry needs,integrates technological advancements,and embeds production processes.The approach restructures modular course content based on aviation manufacturing technologies,implements project-based learning via a university-enterprise"factory-in-school"training base,and adopts an Outcome-Based Education(OBE)system for evaluation and improvement.This replicable model provides practical insights for industry-focused curriculum development.
基金supports for this research were provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12272301,12002278,U1906233)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(Nos.2023A1515011970,2024A1515010256)+1 种基金the Dalian City Supports Innovation and Entrepreneurship Projects for High-Level Talents,China(2021RD16)the Key R&D Project of CSCEC,China(No.CSCEC-2020-Z-4).
文摘Fiber-reinforced composites are an ideal material for the lightweight design of aerospace structures. Especially in recent years, with the rapid development of composite additive manufacturing technology, the design optimization of variable stiffness of fiber-reinforced composite laminates has attracted widespread attention from scholars and industry. In these aerospace composite structures, numerous cutout panels and shells serve as access points for maintaining electrical, fuel, and hydraulic systems. The traditional fiber-reinforced composite laminate subtractive drilling manufacturing inevitably faces the problems of interlayer delamination, fiber fracture, and burr of the laminate. Continuous fiber additive manufacturing technology offers the potential for integrated design optimization and manufacturing with high structural performance. Considering the integration of design and manufacturability in continuous fiber additive manufacturing, the paper proposes linear and nonlinear filtering strategies based on the Normal Distribution Fiber Optimization (NDFO) material interpolation scheme to overcome the challenge of discrete fiber optimization results, which are difficult to apply directly to continuous fiber additive manufacturing. With minimizing structural compliance as the objective function, the proposed approach provides a strategy to achieve continuity of discrete fiber paths in the variable stiffness design optimization of composite laminates with regular and irregular holes. In the variable stiffness design optimization model, the number of candidate fiber laying angles in the NDFO material interpolation scheme is considered as design variable. The sensitivity information of structural compliance with respect to the number of candidate fiber laying angles is obtained using the analytical sensitivity analysis method. Based on the proposed variable stiffness design optimization method for complex perforated composite laminates, the numerical examples consider the variable stiffness design optimization of typical non-perforated and perforated composite laminates with circular, square, and irregular holes, and systematically discuss the number of candidate discrete fiber laying angles, discrete fiber continuous filtering strategies, and filter radius on structural compliance, continuity, and manufacturability. The optimized discrete fiber angles of variable stiffness laminates are converted into continuous fiber laying paths using a streamlined process for continuous fiber additive manufacturing. Meanwhile, the optimized non-perforated and perforated MBB beams after discrete fiber continuous treatment, are manufactured using continuous fiber co-extrusion additive manufacturing technology to verify the effectiveness of the variable stiffness fiber optimization framework proposed in this paper.
基金financially supported by the Agency for Science,Technology and Research(A*Star),Republic of Singapore,under the Aerospace Consortium Cycle 12“Characterization of the Effect of Wire and Powder Deposited Materials”(No.A1815a0078)。
文摘The feasibility of manufacturing Ti-6Al-4V samples through a combination of laser-aided additive manufacturing with powder(LAAM_(p))and wire(LAAM_(w))was explored.A process study was first conducted to successfully circumvent defects in Ti-6Al-4V deposits for LAAM_(p) and LAAM_(w),respectively.With the optimized process parameters,robust interfaces were achieved between powder/wire deposits and the forged substrate,as well as between powder and wire deposits.Microstructure characterization results revealed the epitaxial prior β grains in the deposited Ti-6Al-4V,wherein the powder deposit was dominated by a finerα′microstructure and the wire deposit was characterized by lamellar α phases.The mechanisms of microstructure formation and correlation with mechanical behavior were analyzed and discussed.The mechanical properties of the interfacial samples can meet the requirements of the relevant Aerospace Material Specifications(AMS 6932)even without post heat treatment.No fracture occurred within the interfacial area,further suggesting the robust interface.The findings of this study highlighted the feasibility of combining LAAM_(p) and LAAM_(w) in the direct manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V parts in accordance with the required dimensional resolution and deposition rate,together with sound strength and ductility balance in the as-built condition.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(62202192 and 72101094)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(51825502).
文摘As one of the most classical scheduling problems,flexible job shop scheduling problems(FJSP)find widespread applications in modern intelligent manufacturing systems.However,the majority of meta-heuristic methods for solving FJSP in the literature are population-based evolutionary algorithms,which are complex and time-consuming.In this paper,we propose a fast effective singlesolution based local search algorithm with an innovative adaptive weighting-based local search(AWLS)technique for solving FJSP.The adaptive weighting technique assigns weights to each operation and adaptively updates them during the exploration.AWLS integrates a Tabu Search strategy and the adaptive weighting technique to smooth the landscape of the search space and enhance the exploration diversity.Computational experiments on 313 well-known benchmark instances demonstrate that AWLS is highly competitive with state-of-the-art algorithms in terms of both solution quality and computational efficiency,despite of its simplicity.Specifically,AWLS improves the previous best-known results in the literature on 33 instances and match the best-known results on the remaining ones except for only one under the same time limit of up to 300 s.As a strongly non-deterministic polynomia(NP)-hard problem which has been extensively studied for nearly half a century,breaking the records on these classic instances is an arduous task.Nevertheless,AWLS establishes new records on 8 challenging instances whose previous best records were established by a state-of-the-art meta-heuristic algorithm and a famous industrial solver.
文摘Many articles have been published on intelligent manufacturing, most of which focus on hardware, soft-ware, additive manufacturing, robotics, the Internet of Things, and Industry 4.0. This paper provides a dif-ferent perspective by examining relevant challenges and providing examples of some less-talked-about yet essential topics, such as hybrid systems, redefining advanced manufacturing, basic building blocks of new manufacturing, ecosystem readiness, and technology scalahility. The first major challenge is to （re-）define what the manufacturing of the future will he, if we wish to： ① raise public awareness of new manufacturing＇s economic and societal impacts, and ② garner the unequivocal support of policy- makers. The second major challenge is to recognize that manufacturing in the future will consist of sys-tems of hybrid systems of human and robotic operators; additive and suhtractive processes; metal and composite materials; and cyher and physical systems. Therefore, studying the interfaces between con- stituencies and standards becomes important and essential. The third challenge is to develop a common framework in which the technology, manufacturing business case, and ecosystem readiness can he eval- uated concurrently in order to shorten the time it takes for products to reach customers. Integral to this is having accepted measures of ＂scalahility＂ of non-information technologies. The last, hut not least, chal-lenge is to examine successful modalities of industry-academia-government collaborations through public-private partnerships. This article discusses these challenges in detail.
基金sponsored by the Science and Technology Program of Hubei Province,China(2022EHB020,2023BBB096)support provided by Centre of the Excellence in Production Research(XPRES)at KTH。
文摘In this review,we propose a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing(AM)technologies and design possibilities in manufacturing metamaterials for various applications in the biomedical field,of which many are inspired by nature itself.It describes how new AM technologies(e.g.continuous liquid interface production and multiphoton polymerization,etc)and recent developments in more mature AM technologies(e.g.powder bed fusion,stereolithography,and extrusion-based bioprinting(EBB),etc)lead to more precise,efficient,and personalized biomedical components.EBB is a revolutionary topic creating intricate models with remarkable mechanical compatibility of metamaterials,for instance,stress elimination for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine,negative or zero Poisson’s ratio.By exploiting the designs of porous structures(e.g.truss,triply periodic minimal surface,plant/animal-inspired,and functionally graded lattices,etc),AM-made bioactive bone implants,artificial tissues,and organs are made for tissue replacement.The material palette of the AM metamaterials has high diversity nowadays,ranging from alloys and metals(e.g.cobalt-chromium alloys and titanium,etc)to polymers(e.g.biodegradable polycaprolactone and polymethyl methacrylate,etc),which could be even integrated within bioactive ceramics.These advancements are driving the progress of the biomedical field,improving human health and quality of life.
文摘Process manufacturing is going through a critical transformation in response to escalating demands for efficiency,sustainability,and intelligent innovation.With process manufacturing being characterized by complex workflows and high resource consumption,the process manufacturing industry is under mounting pressure to optimize resource utilization,enhance intelligent design,reduce carbon emissions,and address emerging challenges in quality assurance,safety,and information integration.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52205413)National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2022YFB3806101)+1 种基金K C Wong Education FoundationThe Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities。
文摘In-space 3D printing is transforming the manufacturing paradigm of space structures from ground-based production to in-situ space manufacturing,effectively addressing the challenges of high costs,long response times,and structural size limitations associated with traditional rocket launches.This technology enables rapid on-orbit emergency repairs and significantly expands the geometric dimensions of space structures.High-performance polymers and their composites are widely used in in-space 3D printing,yet their implementation faces complex challenges posed by extreme space environmental conditions and limited energy or resources.This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in 3D printing of polymer and composites for on-orbit structure manufacturing.Based on existing research activities,the review focuses on three key aspects including the impact of extreme space environments on forming process and performance,innovative design and manufacturing methods for space structures,and on-orbit recycling and remanufacturing of raw materials.Some experiments that have already been conducted on-orbit and simulated experiments completed on the ground are systematically analyzed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the constraints and objectives for on-orbit structure manufacturing.Furthermore,several perspectives requiring further research in future are proposed to facilitate the development of new in-space 3D printing technologies and space structures,thereby supporting increasingly advanced space exploration activities.
