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Topology optimization for metal additive manufacturing: current trends, challenges, and future outlook

Osezua Ibhadodea Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;b Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Zhidong Zhangb Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jeffrey Sixtb Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Ken M. Nsiempbab Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Joseph Orakweb Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Alexander Martinez-Marcheseb Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Osazee Erob Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Shahriar Imani Shahabadb Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Ali Bonakdarc Siemens Energy Canada Limited, Montréal, Québec, CanadaView further author information
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Ehsan Toyserkanib Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaView further author information
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Article: e2181192 | Received 05 Nov 2022, Accepted 12 Feb 2023, Published online: 09 Mar 2023

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Osezua Ibhadode, Issa Zachary Rishmawi, Mark Kirby, Mihaela Vlasea & Sooky Winkler. (2023) Topological fidelity of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg gyroid structures. Journal of Manufacturing Processes 108, pages 671-684.
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Osezua Ibhadode, Zhidong Zhang, Ali Bonakdar & Ehsan Toyserkani. (2023) A post-topology optimization process for overhang elimination in additive manufacturing: design workflow and experimental investigation. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 129:1-2, pages 221-238.
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Qianglong Wang, Chong WangYisheng ChenLuchao ChengChen LiuWenda NiuJitong ZhaoZhiyu ZhangZhenyu Liu. (2023) Fabrication Strategy of Additively Manufactured Metal Mirror Based on Multi-Load Topology Optimization and Single-Point Diamond Turning. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing.
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Jiazheng Hu, Marjan Molavi‐Zarandi & Damiano Pasini. (2023) Topology Optimization of Lattice Support Structure for Cantilever Beams Fabricated Via Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Advanced Engineering Materials.
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Cheng Qu, Yifan Zhang, Zhihu Zhang & Minggang Zheng. (2023) Design of Radial Flow Channel Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Based on Topology Optimization. Processes 11:8, pages 2482.
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Ang Zhao, Vincent Beng Chye Tan, Pei Li, Kui Liu & Zhendong Hu. (2023) A Reconstruction Approach for Concurrent Multiscale Topology Optimization Based on Direct FE2 Method. Mathematics 11:12, pages 2779.
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