Additive manufacturing

Conceptually, 3D printing or layered manufacturing is a way to build parts without using any part-specific tooling or dies from the computer aided design (CAD) file of the part. Today most engineered devices are 3D printed first to check for their shape, size, and functionality before large-scale production. This book covers 3D printing technologies to their applications in different industries. The book is divided into two main parts-3D printing technologies and application of 3D printing technologies. Read more... The Field Of Additive Manufacturing Has Seen Explosive Growth In Recent Years Due Largely In Part To Renewed Interest From The Manufacturing Sector. Conceptually, Additive Manufacturing, Or Industrial 3d Printing, Is A Way To Build Parts Without Using Any Part-specific Tooling Or Dies From The Computer-aided Design (cad) File Of The Part. Today, Most Engineered Devices Are 3d Printed First To Check Their Shape, Size, And Functionality Before Large-scale Production. In Addition, As The Cost Of 3d Printers Has Come Down Significantly, And The Printers’ Reliability And Part Quality Have Improved, Schools And Universities Have Been Investing In 3d Printers To Experience, Explore, And Innovate With These Fascinating Additive Manufacturing Technologies. Additive Manufacturing Highlights The Latest Advancements In 3d Printing And Additive Manufacturing Technologies. Focusing On Additive Manufacturing Applications Rather Than On Core 3d Printing Technologies, This Book: Introduces Various Additive Manufacturing Technologies Based On Their Utilization In Different Classes Of Materials Discusses Important Application Areas Of Additive Manufacturing, Including Medicine, Education, And The Space Industry Explores Regulatory Challenges Associated With The Emergence Of Additive Manufacturing As A Mature Technological Platform By Showing How 3d Printing And Additive Manufacturing Technologies Are Currently Used, Additive Manufacturing Not Only Provides A Valuable Reference For Veteran Researchers And Those Entering This Exciting Field, But Also Encourages Innovation In Future Additive Manufacturing Applications. Global engineering and additive manufacturing -- Additive manufacturing technologies for polymers and composites -- Deposition-based and solid-state additive manufacturing technologies for metals -- Additive manufacturing of metals using powder-based technology -- Additive manufacturing of ceramics -- Design issues in additive manufacturing -- Bioprinting : application of additive manufacturing in medicine -- Multifunctional printing : incorporating electronics into 3D parts made by additive manufacturing -- Industrial implementation of additive manufacturing -- Additive manufacturing for the space industry -- Additive manufacturing and innovation in materials world -- Additive manufacturing in education -- Personalized Implants and additive manufacturing -- Additive manufacturing : future of manufacturing in a flat world.