Yade is an extensible open-source framework for discrete numerical models, focused on the
Discrete Element Method. The computation parts are written in c++ using a flexible object …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the functionality of additively manufactured
(AM) parts, mainly depending on their dimensional accuracy and surface finish. However …

A digital twin (DT) is a cyberspace replica of a system, such as manufacturing equipment. A
DT consists of statistical models and computer simulations of physical phenomena occurring …

The quality of powder beds is a key factor governing the density of bulk parts produced by
the powder bed fusion–additive manufacturing (PBF-AM) process. Conventional …

Understanding and controlling the thermal behavior during laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)
additive manufacturing (AM) is crucial to improve the quality of the printed layer and the …

Powder flowability affects dynamic powder behavior during additive manufacturing and
varies depending on particle size distribution, particle morphology, and surface features. In …

In this paper, the whole process of laser powder-bed-fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing
(AM) in the fabrication of molybdenum (Mo) material was numerically reproduced. Firstly …

In powder bed additive manufacturing (3D printing), powder spreading plays a dominant
role in determining not only the subsequent process but also the quality/performance of the …

Directed energy deposition method is an efficient one-step laser additive manufacturing
technology to achieve eutectic ceramic composite with high property and ultra-fine …

Understanding the essential role of initial powder bed states (eg, structure and temperature)
in the printing process is crucial to obtain high-quality components in powder-bed-based …