...You Qu; Zhaoyu Ti; Henglun Sun; Weijun Zhu; Xiaohui Zhang; Xiaoyong Tian; Dongsheng Li; Dichen Li Purpose This study aims to enhance U-turn precision in robotic three-dimensional (3D) printing of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics for near-net-shape manufacturing by analyzing fiber bundle...

... in which material removal process by mechanical micro machining and/or the deposition process is combined. Findings Hybrid RP technology showed higher precision than those made by casting or deposition process. Tensile strength of the hydroxyapatite‐acrylic composite was about four times higher than...

... to the design and fabrication of precision scaffold for tissue engineering using biocompatible materials. Originality/value This paper describes a method and process to evaluate the manufacturability of a scaffold mould using 3D printing technique. The limits to mould design are established, it could...