Effect of nozzle temperature and infill patterns on enhancing crashworthiness performance of 3D printed glass fibre reinforced PLA parts

Abstract This research was driven by the increasing demand for lightweight, high-performance energy-absorbing structures in the automotive industry. Achieving optimal specific energy absorption while minimizing Peak Crushing Force (PCF) is crucial to reducing structural damage and impact-related inj...

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Published in:Scientific Reports
Main Authors: R. Spurgeon, S. Rashia Begum, M. Saravana Kumar, M. Vasumathi, Adeolu A. Adediran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-10-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14937-6