4D Printing
Fundamentals and Applications

Focuses on the hybridization of various established additive manufacturing techniques, along with the use of smart consumables for possible 4D applications.

Rupinder Singh (Edited by)

9780128237250, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 19 January 2022

194 pages, 120 illustrations (35 in full color)
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.4 cm, 0.32 kg

4D Printing: Fundamentals and Applications explores both autonomic and non-autonomic systems with different stimulus such as temperature, current, moisture, light and sound. In addition, the fifth dimensional aspect using more than one stimulus is outlined for additive manufacturing processes. The book presents both an introduction to the basic understanding of hybrid processes and explores the physics behind the process (in the form of derivation and numerical problems). For the field engineer, applicable codes and standards for each hybrid process are provided. Lastly, case studies are included in each section to provide the reader with a model to explore future research directions.

1. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (Basic process for beginners)
2. Physics behind various additive manufacturing processes
3. Case studies for process hybridization (For analysis)
4. Case studies for hybrid process with smart materials
5. Case studies for 4D/5D printing (For researchers)
6. Commercial standards in additive manufacturing (for field practices)

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]