Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443335001 ISBN 13: 9780443335006

Publisher: Academic Press, 2025

Synopsis

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures explores the revolutionary field of 3D printing combined with the integration of diverse materials and functionalities. The book delves into advances made in additive manufacturing, focusing on the creation of intelligent materials and structures. By leveraging the potential of 3D printing, industries such as aerospace, medicine, and robotics can benefit immensely from these innovations. This comprehensive guide is essential for understanding how additive manufacturing can be utilized to produce smart and multifunctional structures.

In addition to offering technical insights, the book presents numerous real-world applications and strategic insights, making it an invaluable resource for professionals in various fields. The intersection of 3D printing technology with the integration of diverse materials and functionalities is highlighted throughout, showcasing the transformative potential of additive manufacturing in shaping the future of multiple industries.

• Provides in-depth insights into evolving additive manufacturing technologies and smart materials, aiding in material selection and process optimization
• Presents practical applications, regulatory guidance, and economic considerations that are of interest to manufacturing industry professionals
• Includes real-world case studies and examples, covering successful applications or prototypes of smart multifunctional structures manufactured using additive techniques
• Covers regulatory and compliance information, helping regulatory professionals navigate the complex regulatory landscape

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About the Authors

Dr A. Praveen Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, India. He completed his Ph.D. degree in the area of crashworthiness of thin-walled structures. His major areas of research interest are 3D printing of composite parts, metal forming simulation, additive manufacturing, composite materials and structures. He is ranked among the top 2% of researchers globally in the fields of "Materials" and "Mechanical Engineering & Transports" Released by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024. Dr Kumar has published 97 research papers and is currently a Editorial Board Member in reputed journals like Discover Materials (Springer) and International Journal of Protective Structures (Sage).

Dr Quanjin Ma is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, China. His research includes: 3D-printed lightweight structures, composite sandwich structures, energy-absorbing characteristics, filament-wound composite structures, impact failure behaviour and mechanism and 3D-printedcelectromagnetic absorbing structures. He is ranked among the top 2% of researchers globally in the fields of "Materials" and "Mechanical Engineering & Transports" Released by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024.

From the Back Cover

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures explores the intersection of 3D printing technology with the integration of diverse materials and functionalities. It provides insights into the advances, applications and challenges in utilizing additive manufacturing for creating intelligent and multifunctional materials and structures - with potential applications in various industries such as aerospace, medicine and robotics. In addition to including comprehensive technical information, it also includes numerous real-world applications and strategic insights.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443335001
• ISBN 13: 9780443335006
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 308
• Editor: Kumar PhD A. Praveen, Ma PhD Quanjin