Overview

This page documents the primary publication venues for research on FDM continuous fiber-reinforced composites, based on citations in the source review paper which includes 130 references.

Primary Journals

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Elsevier

Scope: Manufacturing processes, applied composite science

Key Topics: Process optimization, fiber-matrix interfaces, mechanical properties

Representative Papers:
  • Tian et al. (2016) — Interface and performance of 3D printed continuous carbon fiber reinforced PLA composites
  • Ueda et al. (2020) — 3D compaction printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic

Composites Part B: Engineering

Elsevier

Scope: Engineering applications of composites

Key Topics: Impact damage, mechanical characterization, structural applications

Representative Papers:
  • Caminero et al. (2018) — Impact damage resistance of 3D printed continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites
  • Ning et al. (2015) — Additive manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using FDM
  • Sang et al. (2019) — Development of short basalt fiber reinforced polylactide composites for 3D printing

Additive Manufacturing

Elsevier

Scope: All additive manufacturing technologies

Key Topics: Process development, novel materials, multi-material printing

Representative Papers:
  • Chabaud et al. (2019) — Hygromechanical properties of 3D printed continuous carbon and glass fibre reinforced polyamide composite
  • Gardner et al. (2016) — 3-D printing of multifunctional carbon nanotube yarn reinforced components
  • Blok et al. (2018) — An investigation into 3D printing of fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites

Composite Structures

Elsevier

Scope: Structural analysis and design of composites

Key Topics: Mechanical behavior, predictive modeling, structural applications

Representative Papers:
  • Melenka et al. (2016) — Evaluation and prediction of the tensile properties of continuous fiber-reinforced 3D printed structures
  • Um et al. (2022) — 3D printed continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite sandwich structure
  • Justo et al. (2018) — Characterization of 3D printed long fibre reinforced composites

Polymers (MDPI)

MDPI (Open Access)

Scope: Polymer science and engineering

Key Topics: FDM filaments, polymer composites, 4D printing

Representative Papers:
  • Karimi et al. (2024) — Various FDM Mechanisms Used in the Fabrication of Continuous-Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review (Source Paper)
  • Lupone et al. (2022) — Experimental Characterization and Modeling of 3D Printed Continuous Carbon Fibers Composites
  • Rijckaert et al. (2022) — Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Aramid/PETG 3D-Printed Composites
  • Rahmatabadi et al. (2022) — Shape Memory Effects in 4D Printed Two-Layer Composite Structures

Materials (MDPI)

MDPI (Open Access)

Scope: Materials science and engineering

Key Topics: Natural fiber composites, material characterization

Representative Papers:
  • Zhang et al. (2020) — Three-Dimensional Printing of Continuous Flax Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
  • Kuschmitz et al. (2021) — Development and Processing of Continuous Flax and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

Polymer Testing

Elsevier

Scope: Testing and characterization of polymers

Key Topics: Mechanical testing, interlaminar properties, process parameters

Representative Papers:
  • Caminero et al. (2018) — Interlaminar bonding performance of 3D printed continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites
  • Alarifi (2023) — PETG/carbon fiber composites with different structures produced by 3D printing

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Elsevier

Scope: Materials processing and manufacturing

Key Topics: Rapid prototyping, process optimization

Representative Papers:
  • Li et al. (2016) — Rapid prototyping of continuous carbon fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites by 3D printing

Rapid Prototyping Journal

Emerald

Scope: Rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing

Key Topics: FDM process development, continuous fiber printing

Representative Papers:
  • Yang et al. (2017) — 3D printing for continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites: Mechanism and performance

Scientific Reports (Nature)

Nature Publishing Group (Open Access)

Scope: Multidisciplinary science

Key Topics: Novel manufacturing methods

Representative Papers:

Journal of Materials Science

Springer

Scope: Materials science

Key Topics: Material characterization, 4D printing

Representative Papers:
  • Rahmatabadi et al. (2023) — 4D printing of PLA-TPU blends: Effect of PLA concentration, loading mode, and programming temperature

Journal Summary by Topic

TopicPrimary Venues
Process DevelopmentAdditive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Scientific Reports
Mechanical PropertiesComposites Part A, Composites Part B, Composite Structures
Material CharacterizationPolymer Testing, Journal of Materials Science
Natural Fiber CompositesMaterials, Composites Part B
Impact/Damage PropertiesComposites Part B
4D Printing/Shape MemoryPolymers, Journal of Materials Science

Open Access vs Subscription

Access TypeJournals
Open Access Polymers (MDPI), Materials (MDPI), Scientific Reports
Subscription/Hybrid Composites Part A/B, Additive Manufacturing, Composite Structures, Polymer Testing, J. Materials Processing Technology

Publication Trends

Based on the source paper's 130 references:

Publication PeriodTrend
Pre-2015Foundational FDM and short fiber research
2015-2018Introduction of continuous fiber FDM methods
2018-2021Mechanical characterization, commercial systems (MarkForged)
2021-2024Natural fibers, 4D printing, modified mechanisms