Additive manufacturing in the energy sector and the fourth industrial revolution

Kingsley Ukoba; Kelvin O. Yoro; Abiodun Eyitayo Adeoye; Jeffrey Dankwa Ampah; Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf; Fatoba O. Samuel; Orevaoghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe; Tien Chen Jen

doi:10.1007/s40964-024-00931-3

Additive manufacturing in the energy sector and the fourth industrial revolution

Kingsley Ukoba
, Kelvin O. Yoro
, Abiodun Eyitayo Adeoye
, Jeffrey Dankwa Ampah
, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf
, Fatoba O. Samuel
, Orevaoghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe
, Tien Chen Jen

Mechanical Engineering Science

University of Johannesburg
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
First Technical University
Tianjin University
University of Liberia
Kent State University
University of the Witwatersrand

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Abstract

The advent of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing has opened new avenues for innovation in various industries, including the energy sector. This review focuses on the application of additive manufacturing in the energy sector and its determining parameters, stressing the new opportunities, and challenges the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) presents. The applications of additive manufacturing in producing on-demand components, spare parts, and optimized designs for improved energy efficiency are explored. Additive manufacturing's ability to reduce costs and time for energy machines and components to enhance efficiency will be crucial for renewable energy sources. A comprehensive analysis of previous studies was conducted to investigate the influence of additive manufacturing in various sectors. Findings from this review could facilitate an accelerated adoption of additive manufacturing in expanding the energy sector.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4625-4645
Number of pages	21
Journal	Progress in Additive Manufacturing
Volume	10
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-024-00931-3
Publication status	Published - Aug 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

3D printing
Additive manufacturing
Energy efficiency
Fourth industrial revolution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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