Additive Manufacturing: Advances in Composites, Functionally Graded Materials, and Topologically Optimized Structures

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.

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.