This work extensively explores the influence of temperature on physical properties of Polylactic Acid (PLA) materials fabricated through Additive Manufacturing (AM). The review works compile various studies carried out on PLA's materials under different thermal conditions, emphasizing its role as a biodegradable and easily printable material for 3D printing. The work also delves into experimental studies conducted on PLA materials, analyzing varying temperatures on mechanical strength, deformation characteristics, and heat resistance. Additionally, the review highlights all physics that lay behind the improvement of mechanical behavior by examining other process parameters like temperature, layer thickness, feed rate, and build orientation, in relation to mechanical properties of 3D-printed components. At last, the compile results are concluded by discussing the broader scope of Additive Manufacturing, including its current applications, challenges, and potential future advancements across diverse industries.

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