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Over the past decade, additive manufacturing (AM) technology has made significant strides and found diverse applications across sectors like healthcare, aerospace, and construction, contributing to its growth. Various methodologies have been devised to support and enhance the utilization of AM technology. Notably, artificial intelligence (AI) has played a pivotal role in analyzing and supporting the intricate physical phenomena associated with AM. AI’s application in AM can be categorized into four key domains. Firstly, AI streamlines design processes by considering AM-specific parameters, promoting innovation. Secondly, it facilitates material development, creating customized materials for AM. Thirdly, AI optimizes AM processes through real-time control, improving process selection and execution. Lastly, AI ensures quality through predictive models and real-time monitoring. This paper offers an overview of AI techniques applied in the realm of AM technology, focusing on these four perspectives. It demonstrates how AI enhances design efficiency, aids in material development, optimizes AM processes, and guarantees the quality of AM-produced outputs. Additionally, the paper outlines research directions for effectively harnessing AI’s potential within the AM field.
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This work was supported by the Basic Science Research Programs through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Korean government. (NRF-2021R1F1A1063297, PI: Sang-in Park) This research was also supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Education (NRF-2021R1I1A3044394, PI: Jaehyeok Doh).
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Gu, S., Choi, M., Park, H. et al. Application of artificial intelligence in additive manufacturing. JMST Adv. 5, 93–104 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42791-023-00057-7
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