Tribology in Sustainable Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing aids engineers in meeting sustainability targets, covers tribology in additive manufacturing, enables engineers to cost-effectively manage resources and energy costs, and covers tribology's relevance to industry 4.0.

Format: Hardback
Length: 281 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Sustainability is a critical issue for many industries, and aids engineers in meeting these targets by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to design and implement sustainable solutions. One area where aids engineers can play a significant role is in additive manufacturing, where tribology is a critical component.

Tribology is the study of the interactions between surfaces in contact, and it is essential in additive manufacturing because the surfaces of the materials being printed are not perfectly smooth. This can lead to wear and tear on the materials, as well as poor quality prints.

Aids engineers can use tribology to design and optimize the surfaces of the materials being printed, as well as to develop new materials that are more resistant to wear and tear. This can help to reduce the cost of production, as well as to improve the quality of the prints.

In addition to its use in additive manufacturing, tribology is also relevant to industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is a term used to describe the fourth industrial revolution, which is characterized by the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics.

Tribology is important in industry 4.0 because the interactions between surfaces in contact are becoming increasingly complex, and the materials being used are becoming more diverse. Aids engineers can use tribology to develop new materials and technologies that are more resistant to wear and tear, as well as to improve the efficiency and reliability of industrial processes.

In conclusion, aids engineers can play a critical role in meeting sustainability targets by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to design and implement sustainable solutions. Tribology is a critical component in additive manufacturing, and it is also relevant to industry 4.0. By using tribology to design and optimize the surfaces of materials and develop new materials and technologies, aids engineers can help to reduce the cost of production, improve the quality of prints, and improve the efficiency and reliability of industrial processes.

Weight: 720g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032426310