Applying Artificial Intelligence in Multi Axis Additive Manufacturing: A Bibliographic Review

Abstract

Fused deposition modeling is the most used 3D printing technology, but it has several limitations in the manufactured objects, such as anisotropy and low surface quality. Artificial intelligence can help optimize this manufacturing process, and when complemented with multi axis 3D printing, it can improve the physical properties to be comparable to the final use products.

This study analyzes the scientific production in Scopus and Web of Science databases during 2019-2023 on the application of artificial intelligence in multi axis additive manufacturing processes, defining the projections in this new and multidisciplinary research area. Complementary search techniques are applied using synonyms and permutations with search strings of two keywords. From the results obtained, three spec areas of study have been identified: Artificial Intelligence & Additive Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence & Multi Axis, and Additive Manufacturing & Multi Axis. Each area is analyzed independently, and then their results are intersected to relate them to the main research area.

The matching results show that artificial intelligence applied to multi axis additive manufacturing has become increasingly important over the last 5 years, as evidenced by the growing number of papers and international collaborations. The scientific output is abundant, especially in Artificial Intelligence & Additive Manufacturing area, where the number of papers continues to grow, reaching 4590 in total. The high quartile journals Additive Manufacturing and IEEE Access are the main sources of dissemination with a total of 192 papers, and the citation analysis shows a strong influence of the authors Zhang Y., Wang Y., and Li Y. Institutions from China, USA and India lead the global scientific production, demonstrating a commitment to academic research and strong international collaboration that provides a global focus on the development of these technologies.