Singapore’s
industrial goods and manufacturing industry,
in focus.

3D Printing in Construction

26.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight material, system, and process challenges when applying additive manufacturing to building and construction projects.

3D printing (650) · 3d model (87) · Manufacturing engineering (129) · Architectural engineering (44)

Bibliographic analysis on 3D printing in the building and construction industry: Printing systems, material properties, challenges, and futu

Improving printed products manufacturing technology using 3D printing

Nanocomposite 3D Printing Issues

23.3% of this theme group

Studies point to difficulties integrating nanomaterials and composites into printed parts, affecting functionality and reliability.

3D printing (474) · Nanotechnology (88) · Composite material (57) · Fabrication (65)

Increasing the functionalities of 3D printed microchemical devices by single material, multimaterial, and print-pause-print 3D printing

3D Printing‐Enabled Nanoparticle Alignment: A Review of Mechanisms and Applications

Medical 3D Printing Barriers

13.5% of this theme group

Papers discuss obstacles in using additive manufacturing for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and patient‑specific healthcare solutions.

3D printing (322) · 3d printed (105) · Medical physics (26) · Health care (26)

A Review of 3D Printing Technology for Medical Applications

3D PRINTING IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: A SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON MEDICAL DEVICE AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Limits

11.6% of this theme group

Research identifies material, certification, and production challenges that hinder widespread adoption of 3D printing in aerospace.

3D printing (203) · Manufacturing engineering (85) · Aerospace (47) · Production (25)

On the Evolution of Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) Technologies: Materials, Applications, and Challenges

Additive manufacturing for Aerospace

Bioprinting Tissue Engineering Challenges

9.8% of this theme group

Authors note technical and biological hurdles in creating viable scaffolds and living tissues through 3D bioprinting.

Tissue engineering (68) · Scaffold (42) · Nanotechnology (101) · 3D bioprinting (47)

Development of 3D bioprinting: From printing methods to biomedical applications

3D printing in biomedical engineering: Processes, materials, and applications

FDM Process Defects

7.8% of this theme group

Investigations reveal common flaws, post‑processing needs, and reliability concerns specific to fused deposition modeling.

Fused deposition modeling (138) · Fused filament fabrication (52) · Deposition (43) · 3D printing (125)

Failures and Flaws in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Additively Manufactured Polymers and Composites

An Overview of Post-Processing of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed Products

Selective Laser Melting Defects

7.1% of this theme group

Studies focus on microstructural defects, residual stresses, and material inconsistencies in laser‑based powder bed fusion.

Selective laser melting (157) · Laser (42) · Microstructure (36) · Residual stress (26)

Review of selective laser melting of magnesium alloys: advantages, microstructure and mechanical characterizations, defects, challenges, and

Selective Laser Melting of Aluminum and Its Alloys

Slicer and Extrusion Effects

21.8% of this theme group

Researchers caution that software settings and extrusion methods significantly influence printed part quality and performance.

3D printing (218) · 3d printed (83) · Stereolithography (42) · Extrusion (45)

INFLUENCE OF SLICER SOFTWARE USED WITH 3D PRINTING FILAMENT EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY ON PROPERTIES OF PRINTED PARTS WITH SHORT FIBER REINFORCED

Microscale 3D Printed Pillars and Porous Polymeric Structures: Manufacturability and Micromechanics

Supply Chain Implications

21.4% of this theme group

Papers warn about disruptions and integration challenges when incorporating 3D printing into manufacturing and medical supply chains.

3D printing (312) · 3d printed (85) · Supply chain (17) · Production (23)

Three-Dimensional Printing Surgical Applications.

Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Surgery

Residual Stress and Surface Roughness

15.2% of this theme group

Analyses emphasize the need to manage stress buildup and surface finish issues inherent to selective laser melting.

Selective laser melting (221) · Laser (56) · Residual stress (38) · Surface roughness (37)

Numerical investigation of residual stresses in thin-walled additively manufactured structures from selective laser melting

Corrosion Testing of a Heat Treated 316 L Functional Part Produced by Selective Laser Melting

Mechanical Property Variability

11.8% of this theme group

Works highlight how printing parameters cause unpredictable tensile and flexural strengths in polymeric and elastomeric prints.

Ultimate tensile strength (97) · Composite material (112) · Flexural strength (19) · Extrusion (32)

The influence of 3D printing process parameters on the mechanical performance of PLA polymer and its correlation with hardness

The influence of printing parameters on the mechanical properties of 3D printed TPU-based elastomers

FDM Material Compatibility

10.8% of this theme group

Studies advise careful selection of polymers and composites to avoid adhesion and dimensional problems in fused deposition processes.

Fused deposition modeling (118) · Deposition (41) · Fused filament fabrication (39) · 3D printing (77)

Recent Developments in Fused Deposition Modeling-Based 3D Printing of Polymers and Their Composites

Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Materials by Fused Deposition Modeling

Porosity and Inspection Limits

10.4% of this theme group

Research points to porosity control difficulties and the need for advanced non‑destructive testing for metal‑based prints.

Fusion (25) · Porosity (22) · Raw material (9) · Fabrication (20)

Comparison of the porosity and mechanical performance of 316L stainless steel manufactured on different laser powder bed fusion metal additi

Assessing the results of ultrasonic testing of additive manufactured parts with alternative methods

Alloy Microstructure Concerns

8.6% of this theme group

Authors caution that laser melting can produce uneven microstructures, affecting strength and reliability of alloy components.

Microstructure (122) · Selective laser melting (100) · Alloy (45) · Ultimate tensile strength (49)

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiC-Reinforced 316L Stainless Steel Composites Fabricated Using Selective Laser Melting

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of A7075 Alloy with Additional Si Objects Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting

Broad Manufacturing Applications

21.1% of this theme group

Literature explores expanding 3D printing across diverse product lines, from apparel to general industrial components.

3D printing (1,055) · Manufacturing engineering (123) · 3d printer (126) · 3d printed (217)

3D printing for clothing production

3D Printing Technologies

Smart Hydrogel and Microfluidic Prints

20.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight innovative printable hydrogels and microfluidic structures enabling self‑healing and multifunctional devices.

Nanotechnology (268) · 3D printing (709) · Self-healing hydrogels (144) · Microfluidics (128)

3D\nPrinting Method for Tough Multifunctional Particle-Based\nDouble-Network Hydrogels

3D Printing of Interpenetrating\nNetwork Flexible Hydrogels\nwith Enhancement of Adhesiveness

Biomedical and Tissue Engineering Advances

13.9% of this theme group

Papers showcase promising printed scaffolds, implants, and orthopedic solutions advancing personalized medicine.

3D printing (606) · 3d printed (261) · Biomedical engineering (115) · Tissue engineering (80)

A Review of Three-Dimensional Printing Technology for Medical Applications

3D Printing Materials and Technologies for Orthopaedic Applications

Tailored Alloy Microstructures

12.7% of this theme group

Studies demonstrate the ability to design specific microstructures and properties in metal alloys via selective laser melting.

Selective laser melting (647) · Microstructure (228) · Alloy (153) · Laser (163)

Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing of TiC/AlSi10Mg Bulk-form Nanocomposites with Tailored Microstructures and Properties

Selective laser melting: A unit cell approach for the manufacture of porous, titanium, bone in‐growth constructs, suitable for orthopedic ap

High‑Performance Composite Prints

11.4% of this theme group

Research reveals methods to enhance strength and stiffness of carbon‑fiber and other reinforced printed composites.

Composite material (350) · Composite number (144) · Ultimate tensile strength (154) · 3D printing (340)

Parameters Affecting the Mechanical Properties of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polylactide Composites

3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance

Custom Fabrication and Component Replacement

11.4% of this theme group

Works discuss using additive manufacturing for bespoke wearable devices, automotive parts, and rapid component substitution.

Fabrication (128) · 3D printing (187) · Fusion (31) · Extrusion (60)

Additive Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing of Biomechanically Tailored Meshes for Compliant Wearable and Implantable Devices (Adv. Funct

A Survey of the Use of Additive Fabrication in Component Replacement and Customised Automotive Modifications

FDM for Analytical and High‑Temp Devices

8.6% of this theme group

Literature highlights fused deposition modeling as a platform for fabricating bio‑analytical tools and high‑performance thermoplastics.

Fused deposition modeling (390) · Deposition (120) · Fused filament fabrication (100) · 3D printing (190)

Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing for (Bio)analytical Device Fabrication: Procedures, Materials, and Applications

Additive manufacturing of the high-performance thermoplastics: Experimental study and numerical simulation of the Fused Filament Fabrication

Singapore

98.3% across the displayed hubs

17 companies hiring · $16.4M disclosed funding

Suzhou

0.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Khlong Luang

0.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Bukit Merah

0.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Jurong West

0.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding