Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals and Emerging Applications: A Practical Guide to Additive Manufacturing Processes, Materials, and Applications

By Vikas Chikmagalur Manjunath

Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals and Emerging Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the fastest-growing technologies transforming modern manufacturing. Combining fundamental principles with practical insights, the book explores the science, technologies, materials, and applications of additive manufacturing in a clear and systematic manner.Readers are guided through major additive manufacturing processes, material selection, design considerations, process optimization, post-processing techniques, and quality evaluation. The book also highlights the expanding use of additive manufacturing in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, construction, electronics, and other industrial sectors, demonstrating its role in driving innovation, sustainability, and product customization.Written for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, educators, and industry professionals, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice through accessible explanations and contemporary examples. It also examines emerging trends, including advanced materials, smart manufacturing, and the integration of additive manufacturing with Industry 4.0.Serving as both a textbook and a practical reference, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to understand current developments and future opportunities in additive manufacturing, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to explore the technologies shaping the next generation of manufacturing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HDNWB5S3
• ISBN13: 9798906431806
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"