Materials for Additive Manufacturing

Materials for Additive Manufacturing covers in detail the materials utilized in the Additive Manufacturing field, including polymers, metals and alloys, and ceramic materials. A conceptual overview of the preparation and characterization of the materials and their processing is given, beginning with the theoretical aspects so that readers can better understand the fundamental concepts.

Emerging applications such as medicine, aerospace, automotive, artwork and rapid manufacturing are also discussed. This book provides a comprehensive overview of materials as well as rapid prototyping technologies