Effect of nanoclay additives on the salt water absorption and material characteristics of nylon additive manufactured polymers
January 2026
An experimental investigation of the effectiveness of nanoclay material additives on the reduction of water absorption into a nylon AM polymer and the corresponding effects on the material and mechanical...
Analysis and optimisation of parent grain reconstruction for additively manufactured Ti–6Al–4V
January 2026
During solidification processing, most common titanium alloys solidify as high-temperature parent phase and it subsequently transforms into the room-temperature child phase. This parent to child transformation...
Laser powder bed fusion of AlSi10Mg with increased layer thickness for higher building rate
January 2026
Among existing metal additive manufacturing technologies, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) has an outstanding resolution but, from the other side, inferior building rate. In this work, the LPBF process...
Experimental investigation of degradation in the marine environment of FDM-based 3D printed specimens
January 2026
Additive manufacturing technology, commonly known as 3D printing, is used to create three-dimensional objects. In 3D printing, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a solid-based additive manufacturing...
Rapid prototyping assisted optimization and experimental three point bending evaluation of spreader bar structure
January 2026
This paper investigates the advantages of optimization and rapid prototyping technology to aid in the improvement process of a spreader bar for an amphibious commuter aircraft, intended to withstand...
Resistance spot welding of DH1200 using short pulses and high currents: Effects on nugget size, microstructure, hardness, liquid metal embrittlement, and tensile shear strength
January 2026
This study investigates short-pulse high-current resistance spot welding (RSW) of DH1200, a third-generation advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) critical to lightweight automotive structures. Six RSW...
Fabrication of an isotropic Ti–3Al–8V–6Cr–4Mo–4Zr alloy with a combination of high strength and good ductility
January 2026
A method on fabricating the Ti-3.09Al-6.66V-5.62Cr-4.54Zr-4.93Mo (Ti-38644) fasteners with high strength and good ductility was reported in this study, whose tensile property evades the strength–ductility...
Low-velocity impact response of novel hierarchical hexagonal multicell structures
January 2026
This study introduces two novel hierarchical hexagonal multicell (HHM) tube designs inspired by honeycomb and grass stem structures: full triangular hierarchical hexagonal multicell (FTHHM) and internal...
Development of magneto-rheological polishing process with non-Newtonian fluid and uniform magnetic yoke for surface quality Ti–6Al–4V enhancement
January 2026
Ti–6Al–4V is a widely used and crucial alloy in various industries, particularly in manufacturing. Aiming to achieve a flat and smooth Ti–6Al–4V surface, this study proposes a new magneto-rheological...
Feasibility of electrical discharge machining (EDM) of AZ31 lightweight magnesium alloy in dielectric fluids of hydrocarbon oil and deionized water
January 2026
In the current study, the effect of different types of dielectric fluids, including hydrocarbon oil and deionized water, on the material removal rate (MRR) and tool wear rate (TWR) of AZ31 magnesium...
Load rate sensitivity and printability metrics of bio-derived polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in material extrusion additive manufacturing
Available online 21 January 2026
The increased interest in sustainable materials and technologies that reduce consumption has led to the use of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), in material extrusion 3D printing. PHA combines environmental...
Design and fabrication of lightweight thin-shell structures using shape memory polymer composites for lunar habitat systems
Available online 13 January 2026
The increasing demand for lightweight, rigid, and deployable structures in space exploration has driven the development of advanced materials for lunar and orbital habitats. This study presents the...
The toughened and heat-resistant composites for additive manufacturing applications. The use of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blends modified with natural fillers
Available online 13 January 2026
This paper presents research focused on the preparation of a novel type of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blend (PLA/PBS) dedicated to additive manufacturing via filament 3D printing, material...
Sensitivity index and strain rate dependent metrics of lightweight acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) in MEX additive manufacturing
Available online 12 January 2026
The properties of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) are similar to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. However, it is more robust against environmental phenomena. Therefore, it is capable of use in...
Thermal deformation behaviour and physically-based dual-phase constitutive model of Ni/Ni2Al3 laminated composites
Available online 10 January 2026
To investigate the high-temperature deformation behaviour of Ni/Ni2Al3 laminated composites with greater precision, a series of uniaxial tensile experiments was conducted at 700 °C under various strain...
A Volume Ratio Method for Determining the Onset of Yielding in Lattice Structures
Available online 2 January 2026
This paper introduces a novel method for determining the yield stress of lattice structural materials fabricated through metal additive manufacturing (MAM). The new method, named the ‘volume ratio method’,...
Effect of volumetric energy density on the microstructure, mechanical, corrosion, and biological behavior of Ti-Cu alloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion
Available online 29 December 2025
This study investigates the influence of volumetric energy density (VED) on the microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, corrosion resistance, and biological performance of Ti–10Cu alloys fabricated...
Energy Absorption Characterization of Tubes Filled with Auxetic and Non-Auxetic Lattice Structures Under Lateral Loading
Available online 29 December 2025
This study examines the energy absorption performance of aluminium crash tubes under lateral compression, focusing on the effect of internal lattice fillers. Tubes were tested in both empty and filled...
Geometry and Constraint Dependent Energy Absorption and Mechanical Responses of Finite Elastomeric 3D-Printed Auxetic Structures
Available online 29 December 2025
Auxetic structures, characterised by negative Poisson’s ratios, exhibit exceptional energy absorption and controlled deformation making them ideal for applications in soft robotics, wearable sensors,...
Residual Stress in Metallic: Multi-scale Formation Mechanisms, Performance Influences, and Active Control Strategies
Available online 26 December 2025
Residual stresses in metallic components, arising from uneven thermal, mechanical, and phase-transformation interactions during manufacturing (e.g., welding, additive manufacturing), critically influence...
Experimental Surface Modification, Prediction Modeling, and Multi-Objective Optimization of μ-EDM Process using GBR-NSGA-II for machining of Ti-6Al-4V+8%Ta
Available online 25 December 2025
Although metal 3D printing offers a promising solution for producing customized Ti-alloy components. However, due to inherent process limitations, additional post-processing is required for the fabrication...
Optimization and experimental verification of stamping process parameters for battery pack top cover based on GA-BP algorithm
Available online 24 December 2025
To more accurately resolve the problem of process quality optimization in the top cover stamping process, an optimization strategy combining Auto Form platform and Genetic Algorithm optimized Back Propagation...
Spark Plasma Sintering: A solid-state sustainable recycling technique
Available online 18 December 2025
This review comprehensively explores the emerging role of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) as a sustainable and versatile solid-state recycling technique across various industries. Emphasizing its advantages...
Acoustic Emission Technique for Detection and Identification of Defects in Friction Stir Welded AA6061-T6 Al Alloy Joint
Available online 12 December 2025
Fusion welding of AA6061-T6 repeatedly results in flaws, including lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, cracking, and oxidation. To avoid or control these defects, solid-state welding, such as Friction...