A review on laser-induced forward transfer in digital additive manufacturing

IF 5 2区物理与天体物理 Q1 OPTICS

Optics and Laser Technology Pub Date : 2025-09-17 DOI:10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113914

Xianliang Huang , Mulin Li , Qianxi Yin , Xiaoting Wang , Rongrong Xu , Teng Ma , Ziyi Chen , Jun Chen , Jiancheng Lai

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Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a versatile manufacturing technique that represents the most advanced approach to an integrated additive manufacturing method compatible with virtually any material. In this technique, laser radiation is utilized to propel and precisely deposit the desired material at a user-defined position with exceptional spatial resolution. By carefully selecting appropriate laser parameters and considering the intricate interaction between the laser and material, this technique can be successfully applied across a wide range of materials, from solid inorganic substances to delicate biological samples. This paper primarily presents an introduction to the transfer process and mechanism of LIFT and thoroughly analyzing the influential transfer parameters. Furthermore, it summarizes the application and improvement measures of LIFT process. Finally, it provides an overview of challenges and research directions in existing LIFT technology.

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数字增材制造中激光诱导前向转移研究进展

激光诱导正向转移（LIFT）是一种通用的制造技术，代表了与几乎任何材料兼容的集成增材制造方法的最先进方法。在该技术中，利用激光辐射推进并精确地将所需材料沉积在具有特殊空间分辨率的用户定义位置。通过仔细选择合适的激光参数并考虑激光与材料之间复杂的相互作用，该技术可以成功地应用于从固体无机物质到精细生物样品的广泛材料。本文主要介绍了升力的传递过程和机理，并对影响升力传递的参数进行了深入分析。总结了LIFT工艺的应用及改进措施。最后，对现有LIFT技术面临的挑战和研究方向进行了概述。

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Optics and Laser Technology 物理-光学

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8.50

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10.00%

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1060

审稿时长

3.4 months

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