Authors :
Murali Krishna Alla; Dr. B. Naga Raju
Volume/Issue :
ICMST-2025
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https://tinyurl.com/42mj42rn
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov1270
Abstract :
Additive Manufacturing has transformed standard manufacturing practices by allowing the stepwise making of
sophisticated geometries using multiple material types. This study provides a detailed analysis of the evolutionary trends,
design taxonomy, and performance improvement of materials implemented in AM, pertaining to their intrinsic
characteristics, operational procedures, and industrial significance. The major materials currently used contain polymers,
ceramics, glass, and metals, each adding a unique mechanical, thermal, and chemical strength and limitation. Modern
developments include the development of biocompatible photopolymers, eco-friendly thermoplastics, advanced metal
alloys, and high-performance ceramics specialized for aerospace, medical, and engineering uses. Innovative domains in
AM materials Contain graphene-reinforced composites, shape-memory polymers, conductive nanocomposites, cellulose-
derived biopolymers, and 4D bio-inks capable of adjusting to environmental conditions. These progressions represent a
change from basic prototyping for the attainment of multifunctional, high-performance, and eco-friendly manufacturing
systems. The review marks the material advances in AM. Initially developed in the 1980s to its existing stage of
technological sophistication, signaling landmark achievements and industrial implementation. Sustained progress in
material science continues to be central to setting the stage for the next era of AM, providing enhanced performance,
enhanced resource efficiency, and remarkable design applicability across sectors, including industries such as aerospace,
healthcare, and manufacturing.
Keywords :
Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing Materials, Polymers, Metals, Advanced Composites.
Additive Manufacturing has transformed standard manufacturing practices by allowing the stepwise making of
sophisticated geometries using multiple material types. This study provides a detailed analysis of the evolutionary trends,
design taxonomy, and performance improvement of materials implemented in AM, pertaining to their intrinsic
characteristics, operational procedures, and industrial significance. The major materials currently used contain polymers,
ceramics, glass, and metals, each adding a unique mechanical, thermal, and chemical strength and limitation. Modern
developments include the development of biocompatible photopolymers, eco-friendly thermoplastics, advanced metal
alloys, and high-performance ceramics specialized for aerospace, medical, and engineering uses. Innovative domains in
AM materials Contain graphene-reinforced composites, shape-memory polymers, conductive nanocomposites, cellulose-
derived biopolymers, and 4D bio-inks capable of adjusting to environmental conditions. These progressions represent a
change from basic prototyping for the attainment of multifunctional, high-performance, and eco-friendly manufacturing
systems. The review marks the material advances in AM. Initially developed in the 1980s to its existing stage of
technological sophistication, signaling landmark achievements and industrial implementation. Sustained progress in
material science continues to be central to setting the stage for the next era of AM, providing enhanced performance,
enhanced resource efficiency, and remarkable design applicability across sectors, including industries such as aerospace,
healthcare, and manufacturing.
Keywords :
Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing Materials, Polymers, Metals, Advanced Composites.
