Bioinspired design and metaheuristic driven process optimization of FDM printed PETG–TPU thermoplastic composites for improved mechanical performance
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials
Published online on April 11, 2026
Abstract
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Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) enables the fabrication of multi-material thermoplastic composites with tailored properties through controlled internal geometries. However, optimizing the trade-off between mechanical properties in PETG–TPU (Polyethylene ...
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) enables the fabrication of multi-material thermoplastic composites with tailored properties through controlled internal geometries. However, optimizing the trade-off between mechanical properties in PETG–TPU (Polyethylene ...