Global perspective and African outlook on additive manufacturing research − an overview

IF 1.9 Q3 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Manufacturing Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1051/mfreview/2022033

D. Klenam, O. S. Bamisaye, Iyanu Emmanuel Williams, J. W. van der Merwe, M. Bodunrin

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Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and advances made globally in medicine, construction, aerospace, and energy sectors are discussed. The paper further explores the current state of AM innovation and development landscape in Africa as a late comer to this area of smart manufacturing. Peer-reviewed and published literature were retrieved from Scopus database from 2005 to 2021 and analysed. In Africa, out of 500 published articles, South Africa has the highest research throughput, whereas about two-thirds of the continent is not actively participating in this burgeoning field. The main AM techniques most widely used are selective laser melting, fused deposition modelling, and direct energy deposition. Globally, there is an interplay of computational (machine learning and mechanistic models) and experimental approaches to understanding the physical metallurgy of AM techniques and processes. Though this trend is consistent with global practices, Africa lags the world in AM technologies, a niche that could leapfrog the manufacturing sector. Thus, Africa need to foster collaborative partnership within and globally to become an active global player in this industry.

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增材制造研究的全球视角和非洲前景综述

讨论了增材制造(AM)技术和全球在医药、建筑、航空航天和能源领域取得的进展。本文进一步探讨了作为智能制造领域的后来者，非洲AM创新和发展前景的现状。从2005年至2021年的Scopus数据库中检索同行评审和发表的文献并进行分析。在非洲，在500篇发表的论文中，南非的研究吞吐量最高，而非洲大陆约有三分之二的国家没有积极参与这一新兴领域。最广泛使用的主要增材制造技术是选择性激光熔化、熔融沉积建模和直接能量沉积。在全球范围内，计算(机器学习和机械模型)和实验方法相互作用，以理解AM技术和工艺的物理冶金。尽管这一趋势与全球惯例一致，但非洲在增材制造技术方面落后于世界，这是一个可能超越制造业的利基市场。因此，非洲需要在内部和全球范围内促进合作伙伴关系，成为该行业的积极全球参与者。

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Manufacturing Review ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING-

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5.40

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12.00%

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审稿时长

8 weeks

期刊介绍： The aim of the journal is to stimulate and record an international forum for disseminating knowledge on the advances, developments and applications of manufacturing engineering, technology and applied sciences with a focus on critical reviews of developments in manufacturing and emerging trends in this field. The journal intends to establish a specific focus on reviews of developments of key core topics and on the emerging technologies concerning manufacturing engineering, technology and applied sciences, the aim of which is to provide readers with rapid and easy access to definitive and authoritative knowledge and research-backed opinions on future developments. The scope includes, but is not limited to critical reviews and outstanding original research papers on the advances, developments and applications of: Materials for advanced manufacturing (Metals, Polymers, Glass, Ceramics, Composites, Nano-materials, etc.) and recycling, Material processing methods and technology (Machining, Forming/Shaping, Casting, Powder Metallurgy, Laser technology, Joining, etc.), Additive/rapid manufacturing methods and technology, Tooling and surface-engineering technology (fabrication, coating, heat treatment, etc.), Micro-manufacturing methods and technology, Nano-manufacturing methods and technology, Advanced metrology, instrumentation, quality assurance, testing and inspection, Mechatronics for manufacturing automation, Manufacturing machinery and manufacturing systems, Process chain integration and manufacturing platforms, Sustainable manufacturing and Life-cycle analysis, Industry case studies involving applications of the state-of-the-art manufacturing methods, technology and systems. Content will include invited reviews, original research articles, and invited special topic contributions.