3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Scope & Guideline

Pioneering Insights in 3D Printing and Beyond

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2329-7662
PublisherMARY ANN LIEBERT, INC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2014 to 2024
Abbreviation3D PRINT ADDIT MANUF / 3D Print. Addit. Manuf.
Frequency6 issues/year
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Aims and Scopes

The journal '3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing' focuses on advancing the field of additive manufacturing through innovative research and applications. It encompasses a wide range of topics related to 3D printing technologies, materials, and processes, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications.
  1. Additive Manufacturing Techniques:
    The journal explores various additive manufacturing techniques such as selective laser melting, fused deposition modeling, and binder jetting, highlighting their principles, advancements, and applications across different industries.
  2. Material Development and Characterization:
    A core focus is on the development of new materials for 3D printing, including biocompatible materials, composites, and innovative polymers, along with their mechanical and thermal characterization.
  3. Biomedical Applications:
    The journal features research on the application of 3D printing in medicine, including tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and the creation of personalized medical devices.
  4. Process Optimization and Quality Control:
    Research addressing the optimization of printing processes, defect detection, and quality control measures is emphasized, ensuring the reliability and performance of 3D printed products.
  5. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices:
    There is a growing emphasis on sustainable practices in additive manufacturing, including the use of biodegradable materials and recycling of waste products to promote environmental responsibility.
  6. Innovative Applications Across Industries:
    The journal covers a diverse range of applications in various fields, including aerospace, automotive, architecture, and consumer products, showcasing the versatility of 3D printing technologies.
The journal has seen the emergence of several new themes and trends in recent years, reflecting the dynamic nature of the additive manufacturing landscape. This section highlights the most significant emerging topics that are gaining traction.
  1. 4D Printing and Smart Materials:
    Research on 4D printing, which involves materials that can change shape or function over time in response to stimuli, is gaining momentum, indicating a broader interest in dynamic and responsive materials.
  2. Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering:
    The field of bioprinting is rapidly expanding, with increasing research focusing on the development of tissue scaffolds, organ models, and regenerative medicine applications.
  3. Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
    There is a growing trend towards employing AI and machine learning to optimize additive manufacturing processes, improve defect detection, and enhance material properties prediction.
  4. Sustainability and Green Manufacturing Practices:
    Research emphasizing eco-friendly materials, recycling processes, and sustainable practices in additive manufacturing is on the rise, reflecting a heightened awareness of environmental impacts.
  5. Customized and Personalized Products:
    The trend towards customization in manufacturing is reflected in increasing research on personalized products, particularly in healthcare, where tailored solutions are becoming more prevalent.
  6. Advanced Composite Materials:
    There is a marked increase in studies focused on advanced composite materials for additive manufacturing, driven by the demand for lightweight and high-performance applications in aerospace and automotive industries.

Declining or Waning

As the field of additive manufacturing evolves, certain themes that were once prevalent in the literature appear to be losing prominence. This section highlights those areas that have shown a decline in focus over recent years.
  1. Traditional Manufacturing Comparisons:
    Research comparing traditional manufacturing methods with additive manufacturing has decreased, as the focus shifts towards integrating additive processes within existing manufacturing systems rather than direct comparisons.
  2. Basic Material Science Studies:
    There has been a notable decline in studies solely focused on the basic material science of traditional polymers without a direct application to additive manufacturing processes, as researchers prioritize applied research.
  3. General Reviews of Additive Manufacturing:
    While comprehensive reviews are still valuable, the frequency of broad, non-specific reviews of additive manufacturing processes has decreased, with more emphasis on niche topics and specific applications.
  4. Single-Technology Focus:
    There is less emphasis on research that solely focuses on one specific technology (e.g., only FDM or only SLA), as the field increasingly embraces hybrid approaches and interdisciplinary applications.
  5. Historical Perspectives and Overviews:
    Research articles providing historical overviews of additive manufacturing technologies are becoming less common, as the field matures and the focus shifts to future directions and innovations.

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