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ReviewSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2026

A Review of In Situ Quality Monitoring in Additive Manufacturing Using Acoustic Emission Technology.

Wenbiao Chang, Qifei Zhang, Wei Chen, Yuan Gao, Bin Liu, Zhonghua Li, Changying Dang

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Review in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Wenbiao ChangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
Qifei ZhangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.ORCID 0009-0005-6558-7708
Wei ChenChongqing Qingshan Industrial Co., Ltd., Chongqing 402776, China.
Yuan GaoShanxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Controlled Metal Solidification and Additive Manufacturing, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
Bin LiuShanxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Controlled Metal Solidification and Additive Manufacturing, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
Zhonghua LiSchool of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
Changying DangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2379-3539

Funding

Bin Liu 52375276Qifei Zhang 2025XS122
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a pivotal technology in component fabrication, renowned for its capabilities in freeform fabrication, material efficiency, and integrated design-to-manufacturing processes. As a critical branch of AM, metal additive manufacturing (MAM) has garnered significant attention for producing metal parts. However, process anomalies during MAM can pose safety risks, while internal defects in as-built parts detrimentally affect their service performance. These concerns underscore the necessity for robust in-process monitoring of both the MAM process and the quality of the resulting components. This review first delineates common MAM techniques and popular in-process monitoring methods. It then elaborates on the fundamental principles of acoustic emission (AE), including the configuration of AE systems and methods for extracting characteristic AE parameters. The core of the review synthesizes applications of AE technology in MAM, categorizing them into three key aspects: (1) hardware setup, which involves a comparative analysis of sensor selection, mounting strategies, and noise suppression techniques; (2) parametric characterization, which establishes correlations between AE features and process dynamics (e.g., process parameter deviations, spattering, melting/pool stability) as well as defect formation (e.g., porosity and cracking); and (3) intelligent monitoring, which focuses on the development of classification models and the integration of feedback control systems. By providing a systematic overview, this review aims to highlight the potential of AE as a powerful tool for real-time quality assurance in MAM.

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acoustic emissiondefect detectionin-process monitoringmetal additive manufacturing

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PMID41600234
PMCPMC12845573

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