Additive Manufacturing Technologies

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing technologies, including rapid prototyping, micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace manufacturing, rapid tooling, and direct digital manufacturing. It also covers relevant supporting technologies such as software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration, and other systems. It reflects recent developments and trends and adheres to ASTM, SI, and other standards.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 675 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the intricate world of digitally driven methods for fabricating parts, offering a conceptual overview that begins with foundational principles to expedite readers' understanding. It explores a wide range of established and emerging applications in additive manufacturing, including rapid prototyping, micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace manufacturing, rapid tooling, and direct digital manufacturing.

The book provides a thorough exploration of additive manufacturing technologies, along with supporting technologies such as software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration, and other systems. It reflects the latest developments and trends in the field, adhering to ASTM, SI, and other standards.

Chapters cover various aspects of additive manufacturing, encompassing process selection, software, post-processing, industrial drivers for AM, and more. A comprehensive range of technical questions is included to ensure a thorough understanding of the concepts covered. This textbook serves as a valuable resource for students, professionals, and researchers seeking to gain a deep understanding of additive manufacturing and its applications across diverse industries.

Weight: 1050g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030561291
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2021