Rapid product development using additive manufacturing technologies
Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing, Selective Laser Sintering, Selective Laser Melting, Rapid Product Development, Metallic and Nonmetallic PowdersAbstract
This paper presents research and case studies on the use of selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM) technologies in the development of new products and their applications in various fields, ranging from industry to medicine. This paper discusses the following topics: problems related to the materials used in applications (metallic and nonmetallic powders), properties of the products manufactured by SLS and SLM technologies, and optimization of the manufacturing parameters for obtaining controlled structures and properties. The experimental research results demonstrate the efficiency of SLS and SLM methods for the rapid manufacturing of new products made of metallic or nonmetallic materials, with applicability in the medical field (for the production of different types of customized prosthesis) and the industrial field (for the production of different types of tools for medium batch series production of plastic parts using injection molding). The study findings enhance the application of relevant AM technologies in the Industry 4 era.
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