Additive Manufacturing
Advances in Composites, Functionally Graded Materials, and Topologically Optimized Structures
1st Edition
Published on 29. April 2026
Book
Hardback
329 pages
978-1-032-89851-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional Reference
Illustrations
92 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 29 s/w Tabellen, 92 s/w Abbildungen
29 Tables, black and white; 92 Halftones, black and white; 92 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
790 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-89851-3 (9781032898513)
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Jeyaprakash Natarajan | T. Sathies | P. Senthil
Additive Manufacturing
Advances in Composites, Functionally Graded Materials, and Topologically Optimized Structures
E-Book
04/2026
1st Edition
CRC Press
€198.99
Available for download
Jeyaprakash Natarajan | T. Sathies | P. Senthil
Additive Manufacturing
Advances in Composites, Functionally Graded Materials, and Topologically Optimized Structures
E-Book
04/2026
CRC Press
€198.99
Available for download
Persons
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.
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.
Content
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