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@article{207245,
        author = {Aryan Verma and Suhani Bhardwaj},
        title = {Next-Generation Aerospace Components Via Additive Manufacturing and Structural Optimization},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {no},
        pages = {117-123},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207245},
        abstract = {In today's fast-paced aerospace industry, components must combine light weight with the strength needed to withstand heavy loads, temperature extremes, and corrosion. Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, builds complex geometries layer by layer, while topology optimization (TO) removes unnecessary material to improve the strength-to-weight ratio and lattice generation creates lightweight internal structures without sacrificing strength. 
A key consideration is anisotropy, the direction-dependent variation of material properties that arises from the layer-based printing process. This paper proposes an integrated design framework that combines AM, TO, lattice generation, and anisotropic analysis, supported by multi-material design, to develop next-generation aerospace components that are simultaneously lightweight, durable, and cost-efficient.},
        keywords = {Additive manufacturing (AM), Topology optimization (TO), Anisotropic effects, Lattice generation, Structural optimization, Aerospace design},
        month = {July},
        }