
3D Printing in Materials Engineering
Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Sayan Ganguly, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Poushali Das
- Language: English
3D Printing in Materials Engineering: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in 3D printing technology within… Read more

3D Printing in Materials Engineering: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in 3D printing technology within the field of materials engineering. The book explores foundational principles, the wide range of materials utilized, and the various types of 3D printing techniques currently revolutionizing the industry. By examining the multifaceted applications of additive manufacturing across different sectors, this resource illustrates how 3D printing is driving innovation and efficiency. It serves as an essential reference for academic researchers, industry professionals, engineers, and scientists interested in leveraging 3D printing for advanced engineering solutions.
The book also delves into the transformative impact of 3D printing across industries such as aerospace and healthcare. It highlights additive manufacturing’s potential to significantly reshape product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. This forward-looking perspective makes the book a valuable guide not only for those engaged directly with 3D printing technology but also for anyone interested in the ongoing evolution of manufacturing and materials science.
The book also delves into the transformative impact of 3D printing across industries such as aerospace and healthcare. It highlights additive manufacturing’s potential to significantly reshape product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. This forward-looking perspective makes the book a valuable guide not only for those engaged directly with 3D printing technology but also for anyone interested in the ongoing evolution of manufacturing and materials science.
- Explores the latest advancements and future trends in 3D printing technology within the context of materials engineering
- Presents real-world examples that illustrate the diverse applications of 3D printing in materials engineering, showcasing its potential across different industries
- Offers valuable perspectives and insights into the practical application of 3D printing in materials engineering from leading experts in the field
- Covers polymers and composites, ceramic, and metal-based systems, and their utilization in medicine, construction, food, environmental, electrochemical, electronics, EMI shielding, and catalysis applications
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, and other professionals who are working with 3D printing in various materials and engineering applications
1. Introduction to 3D printing
2. Genres of 3D printing techniques
3. Theory of 3D printing and mechanisms
4. 3D printing of polymer composites
5. 3D printing of ceramics
6. 3D printing of metals
7. 3D printing in drug delivery
8. 3D printing in construction industry
9. 3D printing in tissue engineering
10. 3D printing in environmental applications
11. 3D printing in food sectors
12. 3D printing in dentistry
13. 3D printing in artificial organ fabrication
14. 3D printing in electrochemistry
15. 3D printing in electronics
16. 3D printing in EMI shielding
17. 3D printing in catalysis
18. 3D printing of thermosets
19. 3D printing in scientific instrumentation
20. 3D printing in nanomedicines
21. Artificial neural network for 3D printing
22. Advancements in RepRap 3-D printer
23. Future Outlooks, and the current market of 3D printing
2. Genres of 3D printing techniques
3. Theory of 3D printing and mechanisms
4. 3D printing of polymer composites
5. 3D printing of ceramics
6. 3D printing of metals
7. 3D printing in drug delivery
8. 3D printing in construction industry
9. 3D printing in tissue engineering
10. 3D printing in environmental applications
11. 3D printing in food sectors
12. 3D printing in dentistry
13. 3D printing in artificial organ fabrication
14. 3D printing in electrochemistry
15. 3D printing in electronics
16. 3D printing in EMI shielding
17. 3D printing in catalysis
18. 3D printing of thermosets
19. 3D printing in scientific instrumentation
20. 3D printing in nanomedicines
21. Artificial neural network for 3D printing
22. Advancements in RepRap 3-D printer
23. Future Outlooks, and the current market of 3D printing
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Sayan Ganguly
Sayan Ganguly is a Senior Researcher at the University of Waterloo, Canada. His primary research interests include superabsorbent hydrogels, composite hydrogels, polymer-graphene nanocomposites, MXene-polymer systems, polymer composites for EMI shielding, and conducting polymer composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, University of Waterloo, CanadaJP
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai
Prof. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently the Director of AU – Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India, and Professor at the Department of Science, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a frequently invited speaker and consultant for multiple international organizations. Additionally, he has received numerous prestigious awards, including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award from the Government of India and the Best Faculty Awards from KMUTNB, Thailand and Alliance University India.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaPD
Poushali Das
Poushali Das is a Senior Research Scientist in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, Canada. Her research interests include MXenes, multifunctional luminescent quantum dots, and applications in sensors, healthcare, smart nanocomposites, hydrogels, and 3D printing.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Scientist, McMaster University, Canada