The text explores the development, use, and effect of additive manufacturing

and digital manufacturing technologies for diverse applications. It will serve

as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in

diverse engineering fields including industrial, manufacturing, and materials

science.

This book:

* Discusses the application of 3D virtual models to lasers, electron

beams, and computer-controlled additive manufacturing machines.

* Covers applications of additive manufacturing in diverse areas including

healthcare, electronics engineering, and production engineering.

* Explains the use of additive manufacturing for biocomposites and

functionally graded materials.

* Highlights rapid manufacturing of metallic components using 3D

printing.

* Illustrates production and optimization of dental crowns using additive

manufacturing.

This book covers recent developments in manufacturing technology, such

as additive manufacturing, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, production

process operations, and manufacturing sustainability. The text further

emphasizes the use of additive manufacturing for biocomposites and functionally

graded materials. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate

students and academic researchers in the fields of industrial engineering,

manufacturing engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering,

and materials science.