Real-time in-situ ultrasound monitoring of soft hydrogel 3D printing with subwavelength resolution by Teng Yang, Yuqi Jin, Lee Miller Smith, Narendra B. Dahotre, Arup Neogi

“…This unique monitoring process can facilitate the detection of minor errors/flaws during the printing. By analyzing the ultrasonic reflected signals in both time and frequency domains, transient printing information can be obtained from 3D printed soft hydrogels during the processes with a depth subwavelength resolution approaching 0.78 $$\lambda$$ λ . …”
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Feasibility and Mechanical Performance of 3D-Printed Polymer Composite External Fixators for Tibial Fractures by Ion Badea, Tudor-George Alexandru, Diana Popescu

“…Mechanical performance was assessed in three stages: (1) evaluating the initial EF–tibia configuration under axial loading and wire pre-tension conditions; (2) analyzing the stiffness evolution and weight-bearing capacity during early healing with progressive callus formation; and (3) optimizing ring designs through numerical analysis to improve structural performance under increased pre-tension. …”
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Utility of three-dimensional-printed tooth model for training purpose of apical barrier placement technique by Nikita Garg, Charan Kamal Kaur, Akhil Rajput, Amrita Kumari, Umesh Kumar, Ashima Goyal

“…However, with consideration of costs and long processing times, 3D printing may be used optimally for technique-sensitive cases.…”
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Environmental Assessment of 3D Printed Concrete: Potentials and Challenges, Perspectives, and Opportunities (2013-2023) by Marjan Salari, Behnam Akhoundi

“…Recognizing the ecological drawbacks of Portland cement, 3DPC offers a pathway to reduce cement consumption and mitigate the construction industry’s carbon footprint. Strategies to optimize energy and environmental performance include exploring alternative cementitious materials (e.g., geopolymers, recycled aggregates) and refining printing processes to minimize waste. …”
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3D-printed synthetic core plugs: Advancing laboratory simulations for enhanced oil recovery by Reza Azin, Fatemeh Kazemi, Seyed Taha Hosseini, Ali Navidi, Shahriar Osfouri, Aleksei M. Cherkasov, Aleksey Khlyupin, Kirill M. Gerke, Marina V. Karsanina

“…This study investigates whether 3D-printed synthetic cores can replicate the wettability, permeability, and fluid displacement efficiency of natural reservoir rocks under simulated subsurface conditions to address this, resin-based cores were fabricated via stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing for gas-condensate applications. …”
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YOLO-SUMAS: Improved Printed Circuit Board Defect Detection and Identification Research Based on YOLOv8 by Ying Tang, Runhao Liu, Sheng Wang

“…Aiming at the demand for defect detection accuracy and efficiency under the trend of high-density and integration in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, this paper proposes an improved YOLOv8n model (YOLO-SUMAS), which enhances detection performance through multi-module collaborative optimization. …”
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Research Progress in Supercritical CO2 Microchannel Heat Exchangers by Huang Junjie, Han Zengxiao, Guo Jiangfeng, Huai Xiulan

“…The paper focuses on different structural forms and design optimization methods of printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHE) and discusses the impact of PCHE optimization on the performance improvement of the entire S-CO2 system. …”
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3D-printed setup for ocular drug delivery evaluation on ex vivo porcine whole eye by Felipe M. González-Fernández, Daniele A. Cauzzi, Annalisa Bianchera, Paolo Gasco, Cristina Padula, Patrizia Santi, Sara Nicoli, Silvia Pescina

“…In this research work, we present a 3D-printed reusable device designed to be used in a whole porcine eye bulbs setup comparing it with the Franz-cell. …”
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Effect of water film and paste film thicknesses on printability of 3D printed low cement UHPC by Ye Shi, Ge You, Pengtao Wu, Zhongxian Liu, Chengqing Wu

“…To address the limitations of 3D printed concrete, such as low ductility and susceptibility to cracking, the development of 3D printed low cement ultra-high performance concrete (3DP-LC-UHPC) represents an effective approach. …”
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Advances in 3D-printed scaffold technologies for bone defect repair: materials, biomechanics, and clinical prospects by Jie Sun, Cao Chen, Bo Zhang, Chen Yao, Yafeng Zhang

“…This review comprehensively examines the latest developments in 3D-printed scaffolds for bone regeneration, focusing on three critical aspects: (1) material selection and composite design encompassing metallic; (2) structural optimization with hierarchical porosity (macro/micro/nano-scale) and biomechanical properties tailored; (3) biological functionalization through growth factor delivery, cell seeding strategies and surface modifications. …”
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Application of 3D Printing Technology and Porous Nano-Ceramic Decorative Sheet in Interior Landscape Design by Baojin Qiu, Xun Xu

“…In order to solve the problems that the traditional ceramic method is difficult to form porous ceramics with complex structures, the mold production cycle is long, and the cost is high, the authors propose the application of 3D printing technology and porous nano-ceramic decorative sheet in interior landscape design. …”
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Alkali and Silane Treated Ramie Yarn Fiber for 3D-Printed Filament Composite Material Reinforcement by Lilis Safitri, Sutikno Sutikno, Putu Suwarta

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CUSTOM-SIZED AORTIC VALVE: 3-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING USING GEOMETRIC MODELING OF AORTIC ROOT MORPHOLOGY by Nilgün Bozbuğa, Ferhat Taş

“…Objective: The aortic valve complex is an anatomical and a physiological junctional structure. Its root morphology presents a complex junctional structure extending from the ventriculoarterial to sinotubular junction and consisting of three Valsalva sinuses and cusps to achieve an optimal physiological pump function of the left ventricle. …”
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Multi-material 3D printed composites inspired by nacre: a hard/soft mechanical interplay by Marco Curto, Jack Dowsett, Alexander P. Kao, Gianluca Tozzi, Asa H. Barber

“…To reproduce complex structures found in nature, additive manufacturing (AM) using three-dimensional printing (3DP) is an attractive method to assemble complex topologies with resolutions approaching the micro and nano-composition. …”
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Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle by Giulia Babbi, Giangiacomo Minak

“… Continuous fiber fused filament fabrication is an advanced 3D printing method that allows designers to produce high-performing lightweight structures, leading toward innovative design philosophies and sustainable production chains. …”
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Exploring the potential of ChatGPT in guiding and troubleshooting the 3D ceramic printing by extrusion free-forming by Chitnarong Sirisathitkul, Wannisa Thongsamrit, Wannasarn Noonsuk, Yaowarat Sirisathitkul

“…ChatGPT was employed to support various stages of the workflow, including prompt-based troubleshooting of nozzle clogging, addressing cracking in printed bodies, and optimizing paste formulation. …”
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Mechanical and biological properties of 3D-printed porous titanium scaffolds coated with composite growth factors by Chunwen Jiang, Guojia Gong, Shan Xiao, Shengxiang Zhang, Diansheng Chen, Shuqing Song, Honglin Dai, Chongxue Wu, Qiaoru Zou, Jianping Li, Bing Wen

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Development of NADES–Annatto Seed Extract for Enhancing 3D Printed Food Designed for Dysphagia Patients by Sara Kierulff Balabram, Larissa Tessaro, Maria Eduarda de Almeida Astolfo, Pedro Augusto Invernizzi Sponchiado, Stanislau Bogusz Junior, Bianca C. Maniglia

“…The combination of NADES-extracted bioactive compounds and 3D printing enabled the development of functional foods with optimized texture and nutritional properties. …”
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Physico-mechanical characterization of 3D-printed PLGA for patient-specific resorbable implants in craniofacial surgery by Dimitri Kulker, Julie Pepin, Benoit Rosa, Boris Laure, Mathieu Venin, Jordan Biglione, Arnaud Pare

“…We assessed the feasibility of printing PLGA PSI by Fused Deposition Modeling additive manufacturing (FDM). …”
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How 3D Printing Technology Makes Cities Smarter: A Review, Thematic Analysis, and Perspectives by Lapyote Prasittisopin

“…The paper also addresses emerging areas such as the integration of 3D printing with digital twins (DTs), machine learning (ML), and AI to optimize urban infrastructure and predictive maintenance. …”
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