Additive Manufacturing Technologies (2^nd Ed., Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2015) 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing

This book covers in detail the various aspects of joining materials to form parts. A conceptual overview of rapid prototyping and layered manufacturing is given,  beginning with the fundamentals so that readers can get up to speed quickly. Unusual and emerging applications such as micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace, and rapid manufacturing are also discussed. This book provides a comprehensive overview of rapid prototyping technologies as well as support technologies such as software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration and other systems.

This book also:

Reflects recent developments and trends and adheres to the ASTM, SI, and other standards

Includes chapters on automotive technology, aerospace technology and low-cost AM technologies

Provides a broad range of technical questions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered

Dr. Ian Gibson is a Professor of Industrial Design at Deakin University.

Dr. Brent Stucker is a Professor and Clark Chair of Computer Aided Engineering at the University of Louisville.

Dr. David W. Rosen is Associate Chair for Administration and a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Reflects recent developments and trends and adheres to the ASTM, SI and other standards

Includes chapters on automotive technology, aerospace technology and low-cost AM technologies

Provides a broad range of technical questions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras