Description
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
Table of Contents
1. Smart Materials and Structure: Principles and Additive Manufacturing2. Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials3. 3D-printed Soft Robots: Modelling and Fabrication4. Challenges and Innovations in Additive Manufacturing of Multimaterial and Multifunctional Structures5. Additive Manufacturing of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites6. 3D Bioprinting: Fabrication Approaches and Biomedical Applications7. Additive Manufacturing of Smart Architected Structures: Fundamentals and Advancements8. 3D Printing of Multi-Material Structures and Their Impact on Sustainability9. Challenges and opportunities of additive manufacturing for medical applications: Materials, devices and technological perspectives.10. Economic Implications and Market Trends in Additive Manufacturing of Custom Implants and Prosthetics11. Future Directions and Emerging Technologies of Machine Learning in Additive Manufacturing12. Crushing behaviour of 3D printed thin-walled polymer and polymer composite Structures13. Enhancing Creep Performance of Ni-based Superalloy for Aerospace Applications14. Optimizing Sustainability in Manufacturing Through Multi-Material Additive Technologies
