Multiple Robot-Arm Synchronization for Convergent Manufacturing: A Review

Abstract

This report reviews the use of multiple robot arms in additive manufacturing (AM) for the purpose of identifying research gaps relevant to the Army's Convergent Manufacturing Science and Technology Strategy. Use of multiple robot arms for AM in published literature includes fixed printers, swarm printers, robot arms with a movable build plate, hybrid AM, and software tools. The technology has proven to be very useful in reducing build times, improving surface resolution, and reducing the need for support structures. However, the review concludes that there are gaps in the research that must be addressed for the Army to meet its objectives in convergent manufacturing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1147933

Entities

People

  • Isaac Nault
  • Nikhil Murty

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Algorithms
  • Assembly
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Fused Deposition Modeling
  • Laser Additive Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Printing
  • Robotics
  • Robots
  • Subtractive Fabrication
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control