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Jeyaprakash Natarajan is Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology. He received his PhD in Production Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.

T. Sathies is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, India. He received his doctoral degree from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, India in additive manufacturing.

P. Senthil is Associate Professor in the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli (NIT Trichy), India. He obtained his doctoral degree from NIT Trichy and a postgraduate diploma in plastics engineering from Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Chennai, India.

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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, the book also illustrates its practical applications across a variety of industries.

Outlines the role of nondestructive testing techniques and artificial intelligence tools in additive manufacturing 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 additive manufacturing.

Includes case studies and practical applications.

The book serves a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, and industrial personnel working on the additive manufacturing of advanced materials.

Inhalt

0. Front Matter
   
   1. Introduction to different additive manufacturing (AM) techniques
   2. Progress in AM of polymers and polymer matrix composite
   3. Developments in AM of metals and metal matrix composites
   4. Advances in the fabrication of ceramic structures using additive manufacturing
   5. Role of AM in the Development of Topologically Optimized Structures
   6. Benefits and constraints associated with the AM of functionally graded materials
   7. Recent advancements in additive manufacturing of smart materials and smart structures
   8. Non-destructive testing of additively manufactured composites and topologically optimized structures
   9. Post-Processing of Additively Manufactured Composites and Lightweight Structures
   10. Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in AM of advanced materials and customized components
   11. Industry 4.0 and Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing: Case Study of Customized Helmet Production
   12. Applications of additively manufactured composites, functionally graded materials and smart structures
   13. Development of functionally gradient materials using Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing