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A Review on the Advancements in Additive Manufacturing – 4D Printing

Gudipudi Bhargav SaiStudent of B.Tech., Department of Mechanical Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, A.P, IndiaVallabhaneni Lakshmi Venkata ChaithanyaStudent of B.Tech., Department of Mechanical Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, A.P, IndiaKandikuppa NavendraStudent of B.Tech., Department of Mechanical Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, A.P, IndiaNuvvula ManirajStudent of B.Tech., Department of Mechanical Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, A.P, IndiaVallabhaneni Shyam SundarStudent of B.Tech., Department of Mechanical Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, A.P, IndiaR. Vijay KrishnaAssociate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, A.P, India

Vol 6 No 8 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2022 | Pages: 135-139

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 09-09-2022

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Abstract

Additive Manufacturing can be described as a process to make 3D objects by adding layer-by-layer of material, the material traditionally being plastics, metals or ceramics; however ‘smart’ materials are now in use. Nowadays, the term “3D Printing” has become a much-used synonym for additive manufacturing by using the computer. This technology was being used in Medicine, industries, education field and the automotive sectors. Skylar Tibbits, Research Scientist & Director, Self-Assembly Lab, MIT had introduced another dimension to 3D object i.e., the 4th dimension namely time heat, temperature, light, electronic upgrading 3D printing to 4D printing technology which has wide applications in Medicine, industries, education field and the automotive sectors. In this review, we look into the aims to review of 4D printing technology, focusing on its industrial applications and materials, providing the great capability for tissue and organ regeneration as well as current and future applications.

Keywords

Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, 4D Printing, External Stimuli, Smart Materials


Citation of this Article

Gudipudi Bhargav Sai, Vallabhaneni Lakshmi Venkata Chaithanya, Kandikuppa Navendra, Nuvvula Maniraj, Vallabhaneni Shyam Sundar, R. Vijay Krishna, “A Review on the Advancements in Additive Manufacturing – 4D Printing”, published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 8, pp 135-139, August 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.608018

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