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Applications and challenges of machine learning in metal additive manufacturing

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Xianzhe Peng
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Zikang Xie
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Yuan Liu
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Pengcheng Hu
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Lian Zhang
王明玉 (Mingyu Wang)
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Wenchao Ke *
DOI:10.1080/21663831.2026.2702018delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Metal Additive manufacturing (MAM) enables the fabrication of geometrically complex, high-performance components but suffers from nonlinear process-structure-property relationships, defect formation, and costly optimization. This review systematically evaluates machine learning applications across the MAM lifecycle, including process parameter optimization, defect detection and monitoring, material property prediction, and intelligent design. It further explores frontier advances in physics-informed learning, explainable artificial intelligence, and digital twins for closed-loop control. By identifying critical hurdles such as data scarcity, limited interpretability and real-time implementation, this paper provides a strategic roadmap toward a reliable and intelligent MAM process.
Keywords:
Metal additive manufacturing
machine learning
process optimization
defect detection
performance prediction
data-driven

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Materials Research Letters cover
Materials Research Letters
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7.9
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1.1K
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wuhan university of technology
Scholars:
6.0K
Papers: 1.8K
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huazhong university of science and technology
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2.3W
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Citations: 5
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