Review of common hydrogen storage tanks and current manufacturing methods for aluminium alloy tank liners
March 2024
With the growing concern about climate issues and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, hydrogen has attracted increasing attention as a clean and renewable vehicle energy source. However, the...
Electrical discharge machining: Recent advances and future trends in modeling, optimization, and sustainability
July 2025
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) has experienced significant advancements in modeling, optimization, and sustainability, reflecting the growing demand for intelligent and environmentally friendly...
Finite element analysis and experimental whiffletree testing of a small UAV composite wing
July 2025
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the structural performance of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) composite wing, integrating finite element analysis (FEA) and experimental whiffletree...
The prospects of natural fiber composites: A brief review
July 2024
This research explores natural fiber composites (NFCs) as alternatives to traditional materials such as fiberglass. By examining fibers like abaca, bamboo, banana, coir, flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, pineapple...
Machine learning in additive manufacturing: A comprehensive insight
March 2025
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technological advancement gaining colossal popularity due to its advantages and simplified fabrication. AM facilitates the manufacturing of complex, light, and strong...
Advances in fused deposition modelling process for printing the virgin and recycled carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A state-of-the-art review
Available online 31 March 2026
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites provide significant benefits compared to metals owing to their lightweight, corrosive nature, fatigue resistance, specific high strength, and modulus. Carbon...
“Advances in wire-arc additive manufacturing of nickel-based superalloys: Heat sources, DfAM principles, material evaluation, process parameters, defect management, corrosion evaluation and post-processing techniques”
November 2024
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) has increasingly been recognized as a cost-effective method for fabricating intricate metallic parts, especially from nickel-based superalloys. This review covers...
Exploring the integration of digital twin and additive manufacturing technologies
November 2024
This paper offers a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in digital twin technology applied to additive manufacturing (AM), focusing on recent research trends, methodologies, and the integration...
Recent advancements in lightweight high entropy alloys – A comprehensive review
September 2024
Current advancements in technology enables the enhancement and refinement of alloys to address the demands of expanding industrial applications. High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are a developing class of...
Design-process-property characterization of Ti6Al4V wave springs manufactured via the electron beam powder bed fusion process
Available online 6 June 2026
Wave springs (WSs) are compact, lightweight alternatives to helical springs; although additive manufacturing enables complex WS geometries, prior work has focused on polymers. Herein, we design and...
A review on stamp forming of continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastics
September 2022
Continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (FRTPs) are replacing metals in certain applications in the aerospace industry due to their superior properties e.g., high strength-to-weight ratio and good...
A state-of-the-art review in metal additive manufacturing of medium entropy alloys: Recent trends and future perspectives
Available online 29 June 2026
Medium-entropy alloys (MEAs), characterized by configurational entropy in the range of 1.0R < ΔSconf≤1.5R, represent a thermodynamically distinct space between traditional alloys and high-entropy alloys....
Comparative study of the application of steels and aluminium in lightweight production of automotive parts
December 2018
The automotive industry has a decisive role in the economy of developed countries. Sheet metal forming – as one of the main processes in car manufacturing – has similarly important role. Concerning...
A review on aluminium–polymer and aluminium–composite joining by friction stir welding
Available online 18 May 2026
The growing demand for lightweight hybrid structures has intensified research on joining aluminium with polymers and fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites, particularly for applications in the transport...
Optimization of fused deposition modeling parameters for improved PLA and ABS 3D printed structures
September 2020
3D printing is a popular technique for fabricating three-dimensional solid objects from a digital design. In order to produce high quality 3D printed parts, the appropriate selection of printing parameters...
Numerical–experimental investigation of the geometric accuracy of hydraulic-supported single point incremental forming of AA1050
Available online 28 July 2026
Hydraulic-supported single-point incremental forming (HS-SPIF) has demonstrated considerable potential for improving both formability and dimensional accuracy in incremental sheet forming. However,...
Carbon-fiber reinforced polymer composites: A comparison of manufacturing methods on mechanical properties
December 2021
Carbon-fiber reinforced polymer composite materials are used throughout industry for their excellent mechanical properties; in particular, these composites boast high specific stiffnesses and specific...
Spark plasma sintering: A solid-state sustainable recycling technique
September 2026
This review comprehensively explores the emerging role of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) as a sustainable and versatile solid-state recycling technique across various industries. Emphasizing its advantages...
Additive manufacturing of magnesium alloys: Characterization and post-processing
January 2024
Magnesium and its alloys remain perilous in the framework of light weighting and advanced devices structure such as rockets and satellites. However, the utilization of Magnesium (Mg) is increasing every...
Durability and damage tolerance analysis methods for lightweight aircraft structures: Review and prospects
June 2022
This article started with a review on the evolutionary history of airworthiness regulations. Requirements for Durability and Damage Tolerance designs in current airworthiness regulations are an accumulation...
Experimental investigation of degradation in the marine environment of FDM-based 3D printed specimens
January 2026
Additive manufacturing technology, commonly known as 3D printing, is used to create three-dimensional objects. In 3D printing, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a solid-based additive manufacturing...
Development of lightweight sawdust-based composite panels for building purposes
September 2024
This research dealt with fabrication of suitable lightweight composite panel samples from sawdust for building applications. Raw and alkali-treated sawdust particles were utilized at varying weight...
Energy absorption characterization of tubes filled with auxetic and non-auxetic lattice structures under lateral loading
July 2026
This study examines the energy absorption performance of aluminium crash tubes under lateral compression, focusing on the effect of internal lattice fillers. Tubes were tested in both empty and filled...
Recent advances in integrated die-casting of magnesium alloys
Available online 4 August 2026
Prompted by the lightweighting strategy for new energy vehicles, integrated die-casting Mg alloy technology has emerged as a research hotspot due to its combined weight reduction potential and emission...
Mixture and process optimization of vapor smoothing using acetone and ethanol for 3D printed ABS
September 2026
The effects of solvent vapor treatment on the surface quality of FDM-printed ABS parts were investigated using acetone-ethanol mixtures. Four binary solvent ratios (100:0, 80:20, 60:40, and 40:60 v/v)...