
3D Printing
A Revolutionary Process for Industry Applications
- 1st Edition - June 4, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Richard Sheng
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 4 6 3 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 9 2 - 4
3D Printing: A Revolutionary Process for Industry Applications examines how some companies have already adopted 3D printing, gives guidance on critical areas such as manufactu… Read more

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Request a sales quote3D Printing: A Revolutionary Process for Industry Applications examines how some companies have already adopted 3D printing, gives guidance on critical areas such as manufacturing supply, and traces the lifecycle of 3D printing as well as cost drivers and influences. The author leverages his experience in leading engineering firms to bring together an industry-by-industry guide to the potentials of 3D printing for large-scale manufacturing and engineering. The book provides all the skills and insights that a Chief Engineer would need to address complex manufacturing problems in the real-world using 3D printing technology.
As 3D printing is a rapidly growing area with the potential to transform industries, the potential for large-scale adoption involves complex systems crossing engineering disciplines. In order to use 3D printing to solve manufacturing problems in this context, an array of expertise and knowledge about technology, suppliers, the uses of 3D printing by industry, 3D printing lifecycle and cost drivers must be assembled. This book accomplishes that by introducing 3D printing technology with specific references to 18 industry sectors.
- Covers a range of 18 industries in forensic detail, giving the 'what, why, when, who, where and how' of 3D printing technology
- Discusses how large companies have already adopted 3D printing for the design and production of complex parts
- Gives guidance on essential issues in industry, including manufacturing supply
- Details the conversion of traditional design and production processes to 3D printing technology
- Helps companies lower costs and increase product quality through 3D printing
Design engineers, system engineers, industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers; product development specialists; managers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. 3-D printing in the aerospace industry
- 2.1. What
- 2.2. When
- 2.3. Where
- 2.4. Key benefits of additive technologies for aerospace manufacturing
- 2.5. Why
- 2.6. How
- 2.7. Who
- 2.8. 3-D bioprinting in space
- 2.9. Construction of structures using 3-D printing
- 2.10. Conclusion
- Chapter 3. 3-D printing of airplane parts
- 3.1. 3-D printing airplane parts
- 3.2. Advantages
- 3.3. Airplane parts
- 3.4. What
- 3.5. Where
- 3.6. Who
- 3.7. Why
- 3.8. When
- 3.9. How
- Chapter 4. 3-D printing in the auto industry
- 4.1. When: since when has 3-D printing been used in the auto industry
- 4.2. How: how has 3-D printing impacted the racing world?
- 4.3. What: what are the benefits of 3-D materials and technologies?
- 4.4. Why: why should automotive companies use 3-D technology?
- 4.5. Where: where is 3-D printing being used?
- 4.6. Who: who is getting the benefit from 3-D technology?
- Chapter 5. 3-D printing in the chemical industry
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. What
- 5.3. When
- 5.4. Who
- 5.5. Where
- 5.6. How
- Chapter 6. 3-D printing in the construction industry
- 6.1. What?
- 6.2. Where?
- 6.3. When?
- 6.4. Why?
- 6.5. How?
- 6.6. Who?
- Chapter 7. 3-D printing in dental care
- 7.1. 3-D Introduction
- 7.2. How have dentists used 3-D printers?
- 7.3. Capabilities of 3-D printing in dentistry
- 7.4. Benefits of 3-D printing in dentistry
- 7.5. Use of 3-D printing technology in endodontics and periodontics
- 7.6. Advantages of 3-D printing technology in dentistry
- 7.7. Disadvantages of 3-D printing technology in dentistry
- Chapter 8. 3-D printing in the drone industry
- 8.1. What
- 8.2. Why
- 8.3. Where
- 8.4. When
- 8.5. How
- 8.6. Who
- 8.7. The specificities of the aeronautics sector
- 8.8. Conclusion
- Chapter 9. 3-D printing in education
- 9.1. What
- 9.2. Where
- 9.3. Who
- 9.4. When
- 9.5. Why
- 9.6. How
- 9.7. Conclusion
- Chapter 10. 3-D printing in the fashion industry
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. What
- 10.3. When
- 10.4. Who
- 10.5. Where
- 10.6. How
- 10.7. Apparel: 3-D printing clothes by Danit Peleg
- 10.8. Jacket without seams
- 10.9. Jewelry example: nervous system bracelet
- 10.10. Footwear
- 10.11. Watches
- 10.12. Ornaments
- 10.13. Recent 3-D fashions
- 10.14. Annie Foo, original 3-D printed shoes
- 10.15. Anouk Wipprecht and her Proximity Dress
- 10.16. Ganit Goldstein, custom fashion
- 10.17. Iris Van Herpen, between 3-D printing and nature
- 10.18. Met Gala 2019, the presence of 3-D technologies
- 10.19. Why: importance and future
- Chapter 11. 3-D printing in the food industry
- 11.1. What
- 11.2. How
- 11.3. Why
- 11.4. Who
- 11.5. 3-D printing products reduce waste
- 11.6. Conclusion
- Chapter 12. 3-D printing in the footwear industry
- 12.1. What
- 12.2. When
- 12.3. Where
- 12.4. Who
- 12.5. Why
- 12.6. How
- Chapter 13. 3-D printing in healthcare
- 13.1. How
- 13.2. What
- 13.3. When
- 13.4. Where
- 13.5. How
- 13.6. Why is 3-D printing important in medicine?
- 13.7. Organ transplant
- 13.8. Surgical plan
- 13.9. Temperature and sterilization
- 13.10. Pointed equipment
- 13.11. Function
- 13.12. Porosity
- 13.13. Prosthetic structure
- 13.14. Medical intervention
- 13.15. Countless possibilities
- 13.16. Who
- 13.17. The case of Eric Moger
- 13.18. The case of Kaiba Gionfriddo
- Chapter 14. 3-D printing in the hearing aid industry
- 14.1. Introduction
- 14.2. What
- 14.3. Where
- 14.4. Who
- 14.5. Why
- 14.6. When
- 14.7. How
- 14.8. Conclusion
- Chapter 15. 3-D printing in the maritime industry
- 15.1. What
- 15.2. Prototypes, interiors, spare parts, tools
- 15.3. Large ship parts from industrial 3-D printers
- 15.4. When
- 15.5. Where
- 15.6. Who
- 15.7. Why
- 15.8. How
- Chapter 16. 3-D printing in the mechanics industry
- 16.1. What
- 16.2. Why
- 16.3. Where
- 16.4. When
- 16.5. Who
- 16.6. How
- Chapter 17. 3-D printing in the movie industry
- 17.1. Introduction
- 17.2. What
- 17.3. Why
- 17.4. When
- 17.5. Who
- 17.6. Where
- 17.7. How
- 17.8. Types of glasses for 3-D
- 17.9. Passive 3-D glasses (anaglyph lenses)
- Chapter 18. 3-D printing in the tool and die industries
- 18.1. How
- 18.2. Who
- 18.3. Why
- 18.4. When
- 18.5. Where
- 18.6. Advantages of 3-D printing in tool manufacturing
- 18.7. What
- Chapter 19. 3-D printing in the toy industry
- 19.1. What
- 19.2. When
- 19.3. Where
- 19.4. Who
- 19.5. How
- 19.6. 3-D printing still faces many technical challenges
- Chapter 20. Summary and conclusion
- 20.1. Summary
- 20.2. Conclusion
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 4, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 204
- No. of pages (eBook): 204
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323994637
- eBook ISBN: 9780323995924
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