energy absorption

The Ultimate Guide: Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications, and Manufacturing Methods of 3D Printed Lattice Structures

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The Ultimate Guide: Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications, and Manufacturing Methods of 3D Printed Lattice Structures

The lattice structure in 3D printing is a powerful design tool that can make parts lighter, stronger, more effective at absorbing impact, and better customized for different uses. Currently, it is mainly applied in various fields such as aerospace, medical, industrial, and footwear, with broad application prospects. At the same time, parts manufactured with complex … Read more

New Breakthrough in 3D Printed TPMS Structures! Mechanical Performance Comparison of Rigid PLA and Flexible TPU, Gyroid Structure Emerges as the ‘Stability King’

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New Breakthrough in 3D Printed TPMS Structures! Mechanical Performance Comparison of Rigid PLA and Flexible TPU, Gyroid Structure Emerges as the 'Stability King'

When it comes to lightweight and high energy-absorbing structures, you might think of automotive crash beams, sports protective gear, or even biomedical implants. Behind these scenarios, a structure known as “Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS)” is gradually becoming a research focus. A recent study published in Thin-Walled Structures (Volume 217, 2025) deeply explores the “material-topology-orientation” … Read more

A Universal Toughening and Energy-Dissipating Strategy for Impact-Resistant 3D-Printed Composites

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A Universal Toughening and Energy-Dissipating Strategy for Impact-Resistant 3D-Printed Composites

With the integration of low-altitude economy and 3D printing technology, optimizing the impact resistance of polymer-based composites has become a key issue. Commonly used polymer matrix materials often lack sufficient ductility, making it difficult to meet the dynamic mechanical performance requirements of aircraft components. In the research paper shared in this issue, Professor Yan Li’s … Read more