Abstract Scope |
Current challenges characteristic of additive manufacturing (AM) include low production speed, poor mechanical properties, difficulty of utilizing multiple materials in a single part, limits of build volume, and higher material costs than other manufacturing methods. Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM), first pioneered by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Cincinnati Incorporated as Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM), addresses many of these issues in high-volume, high output AM systems for polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites. Significant development has occurred in LAAM research to address the characteristic challenges of AM. This literature review categorizes and summarizes the challenges and solutions that have been presented in research related to LAAM and suggests further research to be conducted, including multi-material and multi-process hybrid manufacturing technologies. |