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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.

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Author:   A. Praveen Kumar, PhD (Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India) ,  Quanjin Ma, PhD (School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology, China)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443335006

ISBN 10:   0443335001
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   01 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Smart Materials and Structure: Principles and Additive Manufacturing 2. Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials 3. 3D-printed Soft Robots: Modelling and Fabrication 4. Challenges and Innovations in Additive Manufacturing of Multi-material and Multifunctional Structures 5. Additive Manufacturing of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites 6. 3D Bioprinting: Fabrication Approaches and Biomedical Applications 7. Additive Manufacturing of Smart Architected Structures: Fundamentals and Advancements 8. 3D Printing of Multi-Material Structures and Their Impact on Sustainability 9. 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 Prosthetics 11. Future Directions and Emerging Technologies of Machine Learning in Additive Manufacturing 12. Crushing behaviour of 3D printed thin-walled polymer and polymer composite Structures 13. Enhancing Creep Performance of Ni-based Superalloy for Aerospace Applications 14. Optimizing Sustainability in Manufacturing Through Multi-Material Additive Technologies

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Dr A. Praveen Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, India. He completed his Ph.D. degree in the area of crashworthiness of thin-walled structures. His major areas of research interest are 3D printing of composite parts, metal forming simulation, additive manufacturing, composite materials and structures. He is ranked among the top 2% of researchers globally in the fields of ""Materials"" and ""Mechanical Engineering & Transports"" Released by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024. Dr Kumar has published 97 research papers and is currently a Editorial Board Member in reputed journals like Discover Materials (Springer) and International Journal of Protective Structures (Sage). Dr Quanjin Ma works at the School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology, China. His research include: 3D-printed lightweight structures, composite sandwich structures, energy-absorbing characteristics, filament-wound composite structures, impact failure behaviour and mechanism and 3D-printedcelectromagnetic absorbing structures. He is ranked among the top 2% of researchers globally in the fields of ""Materials"" and ""Mechanical Engineering & Transports"" Released by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024.

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