| FS | Flexible Structures |
| 2D | Two-dimensional |
| FEM | Finite Element Method |
| SLS | Selective Laser Sintering |
| MJF | Multi-Jet Fusion |
| IR | Infrared |
| AM | Additive manufacturing |
| PA12 | Polyamide 12 |
| CAD | Computer Aided Design |
| SW | Software |
| FFF | Fused Filament Fabrication |
| PLA | Polylactic Acid |
| RHN | Rhinoceros |
| SCDM | Ansys Spaceclaim (Design Modeler) |
| AWB | Ansys Workbench |
| DIC | Digital Image Correlation |
| TPU | Thermoplastic Polyurethane |