Mechanical and Thermal Optimization of Fused Deposition Modeling of PETG and PETG–Carbon-Fiber Composites

Kerolos R. Samaan, Rehab Alaa Eldin Sayed, Mohamed Atef, Ahmed H. Awad, Materials Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Engineering for Petroleum and Process Industries, Design and Production Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on January 13, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Volume 39, Issue 8, Page 4565-4606, August 2026.
This study presents process optimization of fused deposition modeling (FDM) to enhance the physio-mechanical performance of polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and polyethylene terephthalate glycol - carbon fiber (PETG-CF) for automotive ...