1st Edition

Additive Manufacturing Advances in Composites, Functionally Graded Materials, and Topologically Optimized Structures

Edited By Jeyaprakash Natarajan, T. Sathies, P. Senthil Copyright 2026
339 Pages 92 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

339 Pages 92 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book summarizes the technological advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) of composites, smart materials, and functionally graded materials. In addition to elucidating the fundamental principles behind the AM of advanced materials and topologically optimized structures, this book also illustrates its practical applications across a variety of industries. Key Features: Outlines... Read more

Chapter 1 Introduction to Different Additive Manufacturing (AM) Techniques

Kavin S. and P. Senthil

Chapter 2 Progress in AM of Polymers and Polymer Matrix Composite.........

Pradeep Kumar Mishra and T. Jagadesh

Chapter 3 Developments in AM of Metals and Metal Matrix Composites

T. Sathies and Jeyaprakash Natarajan

Chapter 4 Advances in the Fabrication of Ceramic Structures Using Additive Manufacturing

T. Sathies and P. Senthil

Chapter 5 Role of AM in the Development of Topologically Optimized Structures

T. Sathies and Jeyaprakash Natarajan

Chapter 6 Benefits and Constraints Associated with the AM of Functionally Graded Materials

M. D. Barath Kumar and M. Prem Kumar

Chapter 7 Recent Advancements in Additive Manufacturing of Smart Materials and Smart Structures

Jeyaprakash Natarajan, T. Sathies, Mohit Vishnoi, and Vikrant Singh

Chapter 8 Non‑Destructive Testing of Additively Manufactured Composites and Topologically Optimised Structures

Jeyaprakash Natarajan, T. Sathies, Mohit Vishnoi, and Vikrant Singh

Chapter 9 Post‑Processing of Additively Manufactured Composites and Lightweight Structures

Pradeep Kumar Mishra, T. Jagadesh, and T. Sathies

Chapter 10 Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques in AM of Advanced Materials and Customized Components

T. Sathies and N. Jayanth

Chapter 11 Industry 4.0 and Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing: Case Study of Customized Helmet Production

M. Kumaran, S. Mohan, S. Ravi, and V. Venkatesan

Chapter 12 Applications of Additively Manufactured Composites, Functionally Graded Materials and Smart Structures

M. Kumaran, S. Mohan, S. Ravi, and V. Venkatesan

Chapter 13 Development of Functionally Gradient Materials Using Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing

Jagadeesh Baskaran

Biography

Jeyaprakash Natarajan is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, Global College of Engineering and Technology, Muscat, Oman. He earned his PhD in Production Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.

T. Sathies is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India. He earned his PhD in Additive Manufacturing from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, India.

P. Senthil is a professor in the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli (NIT Trichy), India. He earned his PhD in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.