Digital Manufacturing: Processes and Applications (Advances in Production Engineering)

Drive innovation and efficiency in your manufacturing processes with this comprehensive guide that explores the transformative impact of digital manufacturing technologies, from robotics to Industry 4.0.

Digital manufacturing refers to the use of a computer-based system consisting of various tools and software for simulation, analytics, 3D visualization, and business and manufacturing collaboration. Often, these tools and software programs are cloud-based. They enable a manufacturer to connect and integrate manufacturing operations into a streamlined whole. With this centralized computer system, manufacturers have a seamless, connected flow of data related to all their processes and products. This comprehensive volume explores the transformative impact of digital technologies on the manufacturing industry. It delves into the core concepts of digital manufacturing, including automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, digital twins, and Industry 4.0. Covering both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these technologies, this book provides a detailed understanding of how these technologies are reshaping production processes, improving efficiency, and driving innovation. It highlights the challenges and opportunities of adopting these advancements in the context of modern manufacturing environments. With real-world case studies and insights from industry experts, this book serves as an essential resource for professionals, students, and researchers aiming to understand and implement digital manufacturing solutions.

Readers will find the volume:

• Introduces technologies for successful improvement in advanced processes and applications of digital manufacturing;
• Explores recently developed digital manufacturing technologies;
• Discusses the successful fabrication of multipurpose digital manufacturing technologies, the sustainability of digital manufacturing technologies, and the future scope and challenges presented by digital manufacturing technologies.

Audience

Engineers, researchers, academics, and industry professionals invested in digital manufacturing technologies.

Sandip Kunar, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya Engineering College, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has published 12 books, 35 book chapters, one patent, and more than 50 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. His research interests include non-conventional machining processes, micromachining processes, advanced manufacturing technology, and industrial engineering.

Jagadeesha T., PhD is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, India with more than 25 years of experience. He has published seven textbooks, four patents, and more than 75 articles in international journals and conferences. His research interests include advanced machining, additive manufacturing, fluid power control, advanced materials, and vibration and noise control.

Gurudas Mandal, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at Kazi Nazrul University, West Bengal, India. He has published nine book chapters, one patent, and more than 20 articles in international journals and conferences. His research focus is on alloy steel and cast iron, composite materials, magnetic materials, hydrogen energy, and archaeometallurgy.