Prototyping high-fidelity multifunctional objects using single-nozzle multi-filament additive manufacturing system with active mixing

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Title: Prototyping high-fidelity multifunctional objects using single-nozzle multi-filament additive manufacturing system with active mixing
Authors: Teng Teng, Yefan Zhi, Masoud Akbarzadeh
Source: Materials & Design, Vol 249, Iss , Pp 113479- (2025)
Publisher Information: Elsevier, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Collection: LCC:Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Subject Terms: Multimaterial additive manufacturing, Active mixing, Printer development, Functionally graded material, High fidelity printing, Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials, TA401-492
More Details: This paper aims to advance the field of additive manufacturing by producing multimaterial objects with intricate topological features and polylithic material distribution through an integrated approach. First, we develop a Single-Nozzle Multi-Filament (SNMF) system equipped with active mixing to blend multiple filaments and deposit a programmable mixture. The system can also deposit gradient transitions between different materials within a single print. Second, we establish a numerical model to represent the material transitional behavior and validated it with experiments. The model enables the precise control of the material transitional interface to ensure high material fidelity. Third, we propose three strategies for designing and modeling multimaterial objects catering to different application scenarios, including image sampling, 2D discrete patches, and 3D surface division. The system’s capabilities were validated through six case studies designed and fabricated through the above approaches for distinct application scenarios, demonstrating the successful materialization of complex designs with multiple functionalities.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 0264-1275
Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127524008542; https://doaj.org/toc/0264-1275
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2024.113479
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/d42fe756d5c4499f87d3cf95c4f8bd07
Accession Number: edsdoj.42fe756d5c4499f87d3cf95c4f8bd07
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:02641275
DOI:10.1016/j.matdes.2024.113479
Published in:Materials & Design
Language:English