International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, Volume. 7, Issue 4, 45004(2025)

Machine learning enhanced metal 3D printing: high throughput optimization and material transfer extensibility

Zhang Yuanjie, Lin Cheng, Tian Yuan, Gao Jianbao, Song Bo, Zhang Hao, Wang Min, Song Kechen, Deng Binghui, Xue Dezhen, Yao Yonggang, Shi Yusheng, and Fu Kun Kelvin
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Zhang Yuanjie, Lin Cheng, Tian Yuan, Gao Jianbao, Song Bo, Zhang Hao, Wang Min, Song Kechen, Deng Binghui, Xue Dezhen, Yao Yonggang, Shi Yusheng, Fu Kun Kelvin. Machine learning enhanced metal 3D printing: high throughput optimization and material transfer extensibility[J]. International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, 2025, 7(4): 45004

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Received: Jul. 10, 2024

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