SUMMARY

This research aims to develop novel materials in tandem with manufacturing techniques to broaden the applications of direct ink write (DIW) additive manufacturing (AM). This will/is being accomplished through development of single-stream hybrid AM as well as dynamically reconfigurable extrusion nozzle orientations to enable fabrication of both static and functional structures capable of in-situ mechanical deformation monitoring. Said structures consist of a variety of materials including edible 3D prints rheologically enabled by renewable bioproducts as well as high strength dual network polymer resins. Finally, an active learning model is being developed in order to make informed material selections based on desired material characteristics most appropriate for the targeted additive manufacturing application and technique.