In recent years, Additive Manufacturing (AM), also called 3D printing, has been expanding
into several industrial sectors due to the technology providing opportunities in terms of …

Unlike conventional subtractive methods, 3D printing allows rapid prototyping and
customization on demand. However, as a process recently applied to carbon-based …

With the increasing application of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (FRTP) in the industry, many
researchers are focusing on the welding of metal/FRTP hybrid structures. Ultrasonic welding …

Ultrasonic welding is a special joining process with high joining speed and good joint
strength. Compared with conventional mechanical and adhesive bonding, ultrasonic …

Purpose This paper aims to comprehensively review ultrasonic additive manufacturing
(UAM) process history, technology advancements, application areas and research areas …

The nuclear industry is progressing toward microreactors that can be factory assembled and
deployed to remote regions for reliable, scalable power generation. However, the reduced …

The propensity to manufacture functional and geometrically sophisticated parts from a wide
range of metals provides the metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes superior …

Owing to its advantages of freedom to design, improved material utilization, and shortened
lead time, additive manufacturing (AM) has the potential to redefine manufacturing after …

Fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors have been known as one of the smart localized and
globalized Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) devices for various structural applications …

In the twenty-first century, the application of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)
materials in the vehicle industry are growing rapidly due to lightweight, high specific …