Additive Manufacturing

Advances in Composites, Functionally Graded Materials, and Topologically Optimized Structures
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-89851-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 339 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 790 g

This book summarizes the technological advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) of composites, smart materials, and functionally graded materials. In addition to elucidating the fundamental principles behind the AM of advanced materials and topologically optimized structures, this book also illustrates its practical applications across a variety of industries.

Key Features:

- Outlines the role of non-destructive testing techniques and artificial intelligence tools in AM of advanced materials

- Presents futuristic applications of 3D-printed, topologically optimized, and smart structures in various domains

- Emphasizes technological advances in the AM of polymer and metal matrix composites

- Covers challenges and advantages involved in the fabrication of smart materials and functionally graded materials through AM

- Includes case studies and practical applications

The book serves a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, and industrial personnel working on the AM of advanced materials.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Natarajan, Jeyaprakash

Sathies, T.

Senthil, P.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Produktionstechnik Computergestützte Fertigung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Different Additive Manufacturing (AM) Techniques 2. Progress in AM of Polymers and Polymer Matrix Composite 3. Developments in AM of Metals and Metal Matrix Composites 4. Advances in the Fabrication of Ceramic Structures Using Additive Manufacturing 5. Role of AM in the Development of Topologically Optimized Structures 6. Benefits and Constraints Associated with the AM of Functionally Graded Materials 7. Recent Advancements in Additive Manufacturing of Smart Materials and Smart Structures 8. Non-Destructive Testing of Additively Manufactured Composites and Topologically Optimized Structures 9. Post-Processing of Additively Manufactured Composites and Lightweight Structures 10. Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques in AM of Advanced Materials and Customized Components 11. Industry 4.0 and Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing: Case Study of Customized Helmet Production 12. Applications of Additively Manufactured Composites, Functionally Graded Materials and Smart Structures 13. Development of Functionally Gradient Materials Using Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing

Über Autor(innen)

Jeyaprakash Natarajan is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, Global College of Engineering and Technology, Muscat, Oman. He earned his PhD in Production Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.

T. Sathies is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India. He earned his PhD in Additive Manufacturing from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, India.

P. Senthil is a professor in the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli (NIT Trichy), India. He earned his PhD in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.