“Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology” is a comprehensive examination of the transformative developments in manufacturing processes that additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing technologies have introduced. With contributions from domain authorities, this book explores the theoretical underpinnings, pragmatic implementations, and revolutionary possibilities of these state-of-the-art technologies. The initial segment of the book offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental tenets of additive manufacturing, explicating the conceptual underpinnings of layer-by-layer construction and the wide array of materials utilized in this new technique.

The subsequent chapters of the book provide a comprehensive analysis of the diverse industrial applications of additive manufacturing. The content provide an extensive analysis of the ways in which 3D printing has transformed conventional manufacturing methods in sectors ranging from consumer goods and healthcare to aerospace and automotive, demonstrating how it has enabled unprecedented increases in design flexibility and efficiency. In addition to examining the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies, the book offers a balanced assessment of their present condition and potential for the future. The book concludes with a look at additive manufacturing’s current trends, research, and possibilities for mainstream industrial integration. This book helps academics, researchers, and industry experts comprehend how additive manufacturing and 3D printing will change manufacturing with its thorough treatment.