Overview
This page documents research groups actively publishing in FDM continuous fiber-reinforced composites, based on authors cited in the source review paper.
Source Paper Authors
University of Tehran, Iran
School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering
| Researcher | Role | Focus Areas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mostafa Baghani | Corresponding Author | baghani@ut.ac.ir | FDM composites, mechanical behavior |
| Davood Rahmatabadi | Author | d.rahmatabadi@ut.ac.ir | 4D printing, shape memory polymers, FDM |
Key Contributions:
- Comprehensive review of FDM mechanisms for continuous fiber composites
- Research on 4D printing of PLA-TPU blends (Rahmatabadi et al., 2023)
- Development of PVC with 3D printability (Rahmatabadi et al., 2023)
- Shape memory effects in 4D printed composites (Rahmatabadi et al., 2022)
Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Department of Aerospace Engineering
| Researcher | Role | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Armin Karimi | Author | FDM composites, aerospace applications |
Active Research Groups (by Citation)
Japan
Tokyo University of Science
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuzaki, R. | In-nozzle impregnation (2016) | Continuous fiber 3D printing |
| Todoroki, A. | CFRTP tensile properties | Carbon fiber thermoplastics |
| Ueda, M. | 3D compaction printing (2020) | Modified FDM mechanisms |
Key Contribution: Developed in-nozzle impregnation method combining dry fiber and matrix during printing; introduced 3D compaction printing to reduce voids.
China
Xi'an Jiaotong University
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Tian, X. | PLA/Carbon interface (2016) | Interface optimization |
| Yang, C. | CFRTPC mechanism (2017) | Continuous fiber thermoplastics |
| Li, D. | CFRTPC performance (2017) | Process-performance relationships |
Key Contribution: Developed modified extrusion head for continuous fiber infiltration; achieved 335 MPa bending strength with PLA/carbon composites.
France
Universite Bretagne Sud / IRDL
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Le Duigou, A. | Flax biocomposites (2019) | Natural fiber composites |
| Chabaud, G. | Hygromechanical properties (2019) | Environmental effects |
| Castro, M. | Moisture effects on PA composites | Durability |
Key Contribution: Investigated hygromechanical properties and moisture effects on continuous carbon and glass fiber reinforced polyamide composites.
Spain
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Caminero, M.A. | Impact damage (2018) | Damage resistance |
| Chacon, J.M. | Interlaminar bonding (2018) | Mechanical testing |
| Garcia-Moreno, I. | FDM composite characterization | Impact properties |
Key Contribution: Comprehensive impact damage and interlaminar bonding studies of FDM composites with carbon, glass, and Kevlar fibers.
Canada
University of Alberta
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Melenka, G.W. | Kevlar/Nylon evaluation (2016) | Predictive modeling |
| Carey, J.P. | Tensile property prediction | Volume Average Stiffness method |
Key Contribution: Developed Volume Average Stiffness (VAS) predictive model for 3D-printed continuous fiber composites; identified fiber start point as failure initiation location.
Netherlands / Japan
Delft University of Technology / Tokyo University of Science
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Van Der Klift, F. | CFRTP tensile testing (2016) | Carbon fiber characterization |
Key Contribution: Characterized 3D-printed continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic tensile properties using dual-extruder FDM.
United States
NASA Langley Research Center
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner, J.M. | CNT yarn reinforced components (2016) | Multifunctional composites |
| Siochi, E.J. | Carbon nanotube composites | Electrical/mechanical properties |
Key Contribution: 3D printing of multifunctional carbon nanotube yarn reinforced components with mechanical and electrical properties.
Italy
Politecnico di Torino
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupone, F. | CCF/PA characterization (2022) | Layup optimization |
| Padovano, E. | Fiber orientation effects | Microstructure-property relationships |
| Badini, C. | Mechanical modeling | FFF process |
Key Contribution: Characterized and modeled 3D printed continuous carbon fiber composites with different fiber orientations using MarkForged equipment.
Belgium
Ghent University
| Researcher | Key Publications | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Rijckaert, S. | Aramid/PETG composites (2022) | High fiber loading |
| Daelemans, L. | Continuous fiber FFF | Process optimization |
Key Contribution: Achieved continuous fiber-reinforced Aramid/PETG composites with high fiber loading (45%) through FFF, demonstrating +1550% modulus improvement.
Commercial Organizations
| Company | Location | Products/Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MarkForged | Watertown, MA, USA | Mark Two and other dual-extruder 3D printers; continuous fiber prepreg filaments (carbon, glass, Kevlar); polyamide resin |
| Anisoprint | — | Continuous carbon fiber reinforced composite (CCFRC) materials; continuous basalt fiber composite (CBFRC) materials; thermosetting resin pre-impregnation |
Research Focus Distribution
| Research Area | Active Groups |
|---|---|
| In-situ fusion mechanism | Tokyo Univ. Science, Xi'an Jiaotong |
| Dual extruder/prepreg | MarkForged users, Politecnico di Torino |
| Modified mechanisms (3DCP) | Tokyo Univ. Science |
| Natural fiber composites | Universite Bretagne Sud |
| Impact/damage properties | Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha |
| Predictive modeling | University of Alberta |
| Moisture/environmental effects | Universite Bretagne Sud |