Advanced Manufacturing Processes

The field of manufacturing science has evolved over the years with the introduction of non-traditional machining processes. This reference book introduces the latest trends in modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes.
It comprehensively covers important topics including additive manufacturing at multi-scales, sustainable manufacturing, rapid manufacturing of metallic components using 3D printing, ultrasonic-assisted bone drilling for biomedical applications, micromachining, and laser-assisted machining.
This book is useful to senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of mechanical engineering, industrial and production engineering, and aerospace engineering.