Design and development of solar e-hub structures with fused deposition modeling and PLA: A CAD-driven approach

Authors/Creators

• Md Helal Uddin
• Abreza Manap
• Boon Kar Yap
• Prajindra Sankar Krishnan
• Dallatu Abbas Umar
• Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
• Nowshad Amin
• Samir Salem Al-Bawri
• Md Rokonuzzaman

Author Identifier (ORCID)

Mohammad Nur E Alam’s ORCID record

Abstract

In Malaysia, there is an increasing demand for energy for smaller-scale applications. The application of solar energy storage devices is significantly important for off grid communities which can achieve a great deal from the solar energy that is constantly available in the rural areas. It is also beneficial for campers and recreational vehicle users, providing a convenient energy source in remote locations where access to traditional power grids is limited. The advent of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies has revolutionized the design and production processes across various industries. In the realm of renewable energy, the application of AM opens new possibilities for optimizing the configuration of solar e-hubs, facilitating enhanced efficiency and performance. This fast-prototyping technique is controlled by computer aided design (CAD) software like CREO Parametric 10.0 and Ultimaker Cura 5.4. The method implemented in this research is the Fused Deposition Method (FDM) which includes sustainable green materials such as PLA (Polylactic Acid). This research involves the use of a heated bed with 50°C, printing temperature of 215°C, 50 mms^-1 printing speed and a 220 V power supply. Outcomes show the rapid processing of the complex drawings, which signifies competitive printing speed.

Keywords

solar energy, energy storage, additive manufacturing, fused deposition modeling, polylactic acid, computer aided design

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Publication

5-27-2026

Article Number

070004

ISSN

0094243X

Volume

3407

Issue

1

Publication Title

AIP Conference Proceedings

Publisher

American Institute of Physics

School

School of Science

Copyright

subscription content

Content Type

Metadata only

Recommended Citation

Uddin, M. H., Manap, A., Yap, B. K., Krishnan, P. S., Umar, D. A., Nur-E-Alam, M., Amin, N., Al-Bawri, S. S., & Rokonuzzaman, M. (2026). Design and development of solar e-hub structures with fused deposition modeling and PLA: A CAD-driven approach. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3407(1). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0318238